Chen Shanting (1822-1874), also known as “Chen Zhacai” and “Dumb Chen”, was the most famous kite artisan in Weifang during the Qing Dynasty. Chen was especially good at making human figure kites. He also borrowed the techniques of making human-figure kites into the design of kites resembling animals and livestock. His creations of the 12 cycled animals of Chinese lunar calendar were best-loved kites among people. Chen was also known as a master hand for traditional style painting and giving life to the figures he created. Now there are still some of his draft paintings spread among the people.