In order to learn paper cutting, Chen paid several visits to renowned paper cutting artist and award winner Lee Huan-chang. Not only did Chen learn this complex art under Lee, he also had the chance to discuss with Lee his decades of work and experience.
為了學剪紙，他多次拜訪曾獲「藝術薪傳獎」的國寶級剪紙大師李煥章，向他學習繁複的剪紙技術，同時也訪談大師數十年的創作甘苦與心路歷程。