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Yaya Yu is a Chinese author active in the fields of watercolor instruction and hand-drawn illustration. Public information about her is limited, and her nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not clearly recorded. Judging from the three works held in the library, her writing focuses on watercolor technique teaching and copy practice, including detailed lessons on landscape painting, copying world-famous paintings in watercolor, and an introductory guide to painting small everyday objects for beginners. Terms such as “detailed lessons,” “tutorial,” and “video teaching edition” in the titles indicate that she emphasizes breaking painting steps into clear, easy-to-follow stages, with an emphasis on practical operation and progressive practice. She tends to start from everyday objects and natural scenery, guiding readers to become familiar with the interplay of water and color through copying and sketching from life, while her thematic tributes to old masters combine technical training with art appreciation. Her works are classified under art in Chinese book cataloging and are suitable for general readers who wish to learn watercolor systematically or develop an interest in hand drawing.