Chen Zhao, a 31-year-old from Wuhan, China, cleared his parents' US$2.8 million debt in seven years through his calligraphy studio. Despite initial parental doubts, Chen pursued his passion, opening his studio in 2016 after studying at the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts. Overcoming challenges, including teaching a left-handed student, his studio flourished. By 2024, Chen's dedication to his art and students allowed him to repay the debt, earning his parents' support and recognition of calligraphy's earning potential
Source : myNews
Ink-Credible! Calligraphy Skills Erase $2.8M Debt for Chinese Artist