Painting is no longer something you just do on paper or canvas. You see it on walls, furniture, bags - even clothing. Our reporters met up with a Beijing artist who is hand-painting shoes. His colorful works are selling like hotcakes and giving young Chinese a chance to express their individuality.

Hand-painted shoes with a Beijing opera mask design, made by Sun Peng, Owner of Alley Idea Space, a small shop located in Beiluoguxiang.