Huaisang blinks at the question, slightly affronted by the idea that his painted fan is mere decoration. He lifts his chin primly, proud of his skill. "I am well experienced in all civilized forms of painting. I work part time here as an artist, creating wall hangings and decorations as the customer pleases."

He does few portraits but plenty of detailed landscapes, though the time cost of those and the price structure of the local customers has kept him from working on many of those here. He has no idea what kind of painting is done on canvas but he's not about to admit ignorance of any painting style after that slight upon his artistry. He would never consider painting on such a coarse material as canvas. Refined painting should be done on the finest bamboo paper or--preferably--on silk.