A small studio in ink,
led by one classical hand.
FuBlessings is a calligraphy studio led by Artist Lina Sun, a classically trained Chinese calligrapher and graduate of Shenzhen University's Fine Arts program. Every piece that leaves the studio is brushed by hand, signed, and sealed — never printed, never repeated. Based in Shenzhen, China. Brushed and shipped from the studio.
The Hand behind the ink.
Artist Lina Sun began her training in classical Chinese calligraphy at the Fine Arts program of Shenzhen University, where the discipline of brush and ink is taught not as decoration, but as a form of attention — a way of being still long enough to let a single character take its time.
Her practice centers on two of the most disciplined script styles in the Chinese tradition: Kaishu (楷书, regular script) and Xiao Kai (小楷, fine small-character calligraphy). These are the styles taught first to children and refined last by masters — the foundation on which every other form of Chinese calligraphy is built.
Her work has been recognized with the Grand Prize of the 5th Zhonghua Cup National Calligraphy & Painting Competition, and she serves as Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphy Artists Association. Beyond competition, her brush has also served quieter causes — she was honored as a Charity Artist at China Charity Night, where her calligraphy was offered in support of children's welfare and social aid.
Today, FuBlessings is her way of bringing this practice into the world quietly, one commission at a time. Each piece is a conversation — between the person who orders, the person who will receive, and the artist whose hand carries the wish from one to the other.
How a piece is made.
Every commission moves through four quiet stages. There are no shortcuts — but there are also no surprises.
The Conversation
It begins with a message — about the person you have in mind, the moment you want to mark, and the character that fits.
The Brush
Artist Lina Sun prepares ink, paper, and stillness. Each character is brushed by hand on rice paper — never printed, never traced.
The Seal
Once the ink has settled, the work is signed and sealed in red — the artist's quiet signature on a finished piece.
The Journey
The finished piece is mounted, packed by hand, and sent on its way — ready to be opened, kept, and passed along.
Training & honors.
A short record of where the practice began, and the moments along the way it has been recognized.
- B.F.A. Shenzhen University · Fine Arts program
- 2009 Senior Secondary School Teacher Certification · Fine Arts (Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Education)
- 2021 National Advanced Calligraphy Teacher Program · certified through China Calligraphy & Painting Channel
- Specialty Regular Script (Kaishu, 楷书) · Fine Small-Character Calligraphy (Xiao Kai, 小楷)
- 2018 Grand Prize · 5th Zhonghua Cup National Calligraphy & Painting Competition
- 2021 Selected for the Bao'an District Inaugural Calligraphy Exhibition (Lixin Lake Cup, 立新湖杯)
- 2016 Honored as Charity Artist · China Charity Night, in support of social aid causes
- 2017 Honored as Compassionate Artist · China Charity Night, in support of children's welfare
- Honorary Honorary Chairman, Chinese Calligraphy Artists Association (中国书法艺术家协会)
- Member China Couplet Association (中国楹联学会)
- Member China Folk Arts Association · Art for Poverty Relief Committee (under the Ministry of Culture)
- Member Bao'an District Calligraphers Association, Shenzhen (深圳市宝安区书法家协会)
Frequently asked.
The questions that come up most often before a commission begins.
- How long does it take to receive a piece?
- Each piece is brushed to order in 1–3 days, then shipped from Shenzhen. International transit typically takes about 2 weeks.
- Are pieces printed or reproduced?
- No — every piece is brushed by hand once, in a single sitting. Never printed, never traced, never repeated.
- What materials are used?
- Mulberry-fiber xuan rice paper from Anhui, pine-soot ink ground fresh on stone, and a wolf- or goat-hair brush chosen for the character.
- Can I request a custom character or phrase?
- Yes. Message the studio through Etsy with the person, the occasion, and the meaning you want. Artist Lina Sun will recommend a character (or phrase) and brush it.
- How much does a piece cost?
- Pieces start at USD 20. Larger sizes, framed pieces, and custom commissions are priced higher — see current Etsy listings for details.
- Where does the studio ship from, and where can it ship to?
- The studio is in Shenzhen, China. Orders ship worldwide via Etsy.
- Who is the artist?
- Artist Lina Sun — classically trained calligrapher, graduate of Shenzhen University Fine Arts, Honorary Chairman of the Chinese Calligraphy Artists Association, and Grand Prize winner of the 5th Zhonghua Cup National Calligraphy & Painting Competition.
If you'd like to commission a piece, every piece begins with a conversation.
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