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A man in China is receiving a lot of love for his impressive skills in traditional Chinese art despite having limb deformities.
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Wan Erchun, 30, has been learning traditional Chinese art since 2005.
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He makes his beautiful creations from his home in the Xibao Village of Nanfan Town, Jiangxian County of Yuncheng City, Shanxi Province, northern China.
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According to <a href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-08/30/c_1121566226.htm">Xinhua</a>, he has been living with deformities in the hands and feet.
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Wan’s condition motivated him to take charge of his fate and learn traditional art.
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With hard work and determination, he has now mastered Chinese painting, calligraphy, and seal engraving.
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Wan&#8217;s story only proves that <a href="https://data.nextshark.com/srikanth-bolla-blind-mit-entrepreneur/">disability is not a hindrance to success</a>, especially <a href="https://data.nextshark.com/zou-hong-yan-single-mom-raises-disabled-son-to-get-into-harvard/">with loving people by one’s side</a>.

Man With Deformed Limbs Slays in Traditional Chinese Art