Self-taught Singaporean illustrator’s 'Shaolin And You' caught Jet Li’s eye


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Singaporean artist Poon Yew Fai's illustrated book, 'Shaolin And You', is designed by Do Not Design. Photo: Do Not Design/Instagram

Self-taught drawing hobbyist Poon Yew Fai did not think much of his own doodles until Chinese martial arts superstar Jet Li shared one of his sketches on Instagram.

The post, a compilation of fan art, garnered more than 130,000 likes.

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