Vegetables, Fruits, Insects and Aquatic Life" is the fourth series, the design of which is based on the format of the preceeding manuals. Each book in this series begins with An Overview, consisting of historical background, painting theories, reference to masterpieces, quotations from and painting techniques of ancient masters, and discussion of their specific styles. The purpose of this chapter is to point out the way for those who intend to advance in their knowledge and skill of Chinese painting, and to provide them with some quidance and inspiration. Success on the part of the learners will depend on their own dedication and effort, without which higher levels of achievement can not be attained.
旅居加拿大溫哥華畫家周士心先生，花費五年時間，以卅年教授花卉畫經驗，精心編繪「蔬果蟲魚譜」四本。蔬、果、蟲、魚是中國花卉畫基本素材，也是最常用題材，各種素材搭配是本很好示範畫例。