These illustrations were developed for “The Story of Baijiu” on DrinkBaijiu.com, a platform dedicated to presenting the history and cultural significance of Baijiu, a traditional Chinese spirit produced by the MingRiver Baijiu distillery. The project is based on historical research by Derek Sandhaus, an author and specialist in the category.

Baijiu has been part of Chinese society for thousands of years and has influenced daily life, ritual practices, art, and philosophy. The illustrations revisit these themes and trace the evolution of the drink from ancient production methods to contemporary cultural contexts.

This page documents the visual process of the project and connects history, culture, and illustration through a series of scenes developed from initial sketches to the final artwork.