The Stamp Maker's Journey

    By jen 潘

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    06 May, 2024

    a man sitting at a desk in a library with a book on it and a book case full of books, art & language, a character portrait, Fan Kuan, phuoc quan

    Pan Yousheng was a man of many talents. He worked in a bookstore, selling books, and providing photography services. But his passion was making stamps.

    a man sitting in a library with a book on a table in front of him and a lot of books on the shelves, academic art, a character portrait, Bian Jingzhao, phuoc quan

    He believed that meeting different people changes your life. He was always open to new experiences and challenges.

    a man standing in front of a blackboard in a classroom with other students sitting at desks and writing on the chalkboard, vancouver school, a character portrait, Cui Bai, phuoc quan

    Apart from his bookstore job, Pan also taught classes. There, he often received unexpected invitations that led him to new adventures.

    a group of students sitting at desks in a classroom with a teacher in front of them and a teacher in the back, vancouver school, a stock photo, Choi Buk, kim jung gi

    He always moved forward, giving himself different experiences. His beliefs became firmer, although he hadn't written them down yet.

    a man sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of him and a plate of food in front of him, private press, a character portrait, Du Jin, phuoc quan

    Pan was grateful for his friends who helped him through difficult times. He never forgot their kindness and promised to repay them someday.

    a man sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in front of him and a window behind him, art & language, a character portrait, Byeon Sang-byeok, character portrait

    Despite not yet achieving success, he felt less pressure now. He believed that his mentors were his greatest blessing.

    a man sitting on a bench in a park with trees in the background and bushes in the foreground, neoism, a character portrait, Fan Kuan, phuoc quan

    Respect for others and not invading their privacy were important values to Pan. He learned these from his mentors and friends.

    a man standing in a park with a bunch of flowers in the background and a city skyline in the background, cloisonnism, a character portrait, Du Jin, promotional image

    His experiences taught him to always repay those who have helped him. He was always grateful for the people who assisted him along his journey.

    a man sitting at a table with a book in front of him and a lot of books on the shelves, academic art, a stock photo, Fan Kuan, promotional image

    Pan hoped to help others when he had the ability and resources. He understood the importance of giving back.

    a man sitting at a table in a library with a book open and a book on the table in front of him, academic art, a stock photo, Fan Kuan, phuoc quan

    Despite being busy at times, he tried his best to help others within his capacity. He was aware that he needed to improve in this aspect.

    a man working on a piece of art in a workshop with a hammer and a pair of scissors in his hand, cloisonnism, a woodcut, Cao Zhibai, phuoc quan

    Through helping others, Pan learned a lot. It was a fulfilling experience for him.

    a man working on a piece of wood in a workshop with a hammer and a pair of scissors in his hand, arts and crafts movement, a stock photo, Adrian Zingg, offset printing technique

    Pan Yousheng's journey is a testament to the power of change, growth, and the importance of helping others.

    The Stamp Maker's Journey