The window dresser: retired teacher creates art on China's dirty cars

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The window dresser: retired teacher creates art on China's dirty cars

PUBLISHED : Monday, 12 January, 2015, 12:04pm
UPDATED : Monday, 12 January, 2015, 2:17pm

Staff reporter

Neighbours of the man are said to leave their cars unwashed so he can draw on them. Photo: Sina Pictures

They are not the type of drawings usually spotted on dirt-caked car windows.

But the finger art by an old man in Chengdu depicting young women in ancient costumes has been lauded by Chinese internet users, Chengdu Economic Daily reports.

The retired high school teacher’s sketches have captured the imaginations of Chinese internet users. Photo: Sina Pictures

The 67-year-old retired high school teacher’s sketches have gone viral with hundreds of thousands shares on social media platforms.

The man said he received professional training when he was younger but gave up painting because of his poor eyesight.

Some of his neighbours reportedly left their cars unwashed for months so that he would draw on them.

One of the drawings that have gone viral online. Photo: Sina Pictures

The man, 67, gave up painting due to failing eyesight. Photo: Sina Pictures