The More We Sweat In Training
The Less We Proverb Giclée Print

Typical Gallery Price: $40.00

Starting at: $19.88


More Sweat in Training, Less Blood in Battle

More Sweat in Training, Less Blood in Battle / 平時多流汗戰時少流血

This is a ready-to-frame Giclée print of a phrase that means "The more we sweat in training, the less we bleed in battle" in Chinese characters.

This can also be translated:
A drop of sweat spent in a drill is a drop of blood saved in war.
More practice will give one a better chance of success in real situation.

I heard this many times when I was a U.S. Marine but I had no idea at the time that it was actually an old Chinese proverb.

This item was listed or modified
Feb 27th, 2023

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Room View of The More We Sweat In Training - The Less We Proverb Giclée Print

About These High-Quality Prints:

Each giclée print is created with care on traditional Asian fine art papers chosen for their beauty and character. I print using a professional Canon imagePROGRAF giclée printer with archival pigment inks rated to last a lifetime (90+ years if properly cared for).

I charge less than big-box print sellers like AllPosters.com, yet I use far finer materials — handmade papers from Japan, Korea, and China combined with the best archival inks. More importantly, you’re buying from an Asian art enthusiast who pours genuine passion into every print.

Best value? The 11x14 size!

11x14 prints are kept in stock for immediate shipping. Other sizes are custom-printed and ship within 1–2 business days. Delivery within 2–5 days in the USA!


Size Info:

I offer standard U.S. frame sizes including 8x10", 11x14", 16x20", and even 24x30". These are easy to frame with off-the-shelf options from stores like Michaels (use a coupon and you’ll find frames starting at $12 for 11x14). Need a different U.S. or international size? Just let me know — I can customize.

Standard sizes are trimmed to exact measurements. But if you plan to use a pre-cut mat (for example, an 11x14 image inside a 16x20 frame), I can print the image on a larger sheet to fit perfectly. This option costs just a little extra and makes framing much easier.

These images visually explain the difference:

11x14 Print to Frame Size Info      11x14 Print on 16x20 Sheet to Matted Frame Info


About Paper Choices:

Chinese Grass Fiber Paper

Handmade Grass Fiber

My favorite paper is Grass Fiber Paper, known in Chinese as Picaozhi (皮草纸). This is a handmade xuān paper (宣紙) that blends rice straw and fibers for a beautifully organic look. The name literally means “leather grass paper,” reflecting its warm tone and grassy textures.

The best xuan paper comes from workshops in Anhui province, made from Wingceltis bark and rice straw. Wingceltis belongs to the hemp family, which explains the strength and longevity of this paper — centuries-old artworks on xuan paper still hang in museums today.

Because a single layer of xuan paper is thin, I carefully dry-mount each print to a second sheet in my studio. This makes the artwork easier to frame while keeping it flexible enough to roll for safe shipping.

White Textured Cotton Rag Paper

Museum-Quality Cotton Rag Paper

White Fiber Mulberry

White Fiber Mulberry (Unryu "Dragon Cloud")

For a brighter look, I offer White Fiber Mulberry, called Unryu in Japanese, or “Cloud Dragon.” Its distinctive swirling white fibers create a luminous, cloud-like texture across the paper’s surface.

If you prefer a heavier, textured paper without fibers, I also stock Cotton Rag Paper made in the USA. For a lighter touch, I can provide a thinner Korean mulberry (dak) paper as well — just email me if you’d like that option.


  Wood Frame

Here is a print in a rustic wooden frame without matting.

Bronze Frame

You can also mount this in a frame with pre-cut matting.


Fine Art Print on Unryu Paper

Here it is on “Dragon Cloud” Unryu paper

Fine Art Print on Cotton Rag

Shown here on thick museum-quality cotton rag



Asian Calligraphy Prints

Fresh prints, straight from the press.

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

I love making these prints, and I believe they look even better in person than on the website. But if you don’t love your print when it arrives, just return it within 30 days for a full refund — no questions asked.


What About Custom Prints?

I also create custom work. Want different characters, or a design adjusted to fit your vision? Small edits are usually free, while larger projects may require a custom quote. Send me your sketch or idea and I’ll be glad to provide an estimate. I can also print your own high-resolution image.


Want to Know More About the Printer?

James Cowart and Canon Giclée Printer

Photographer Jeremy Cowart with the Canon imagePROGRAF printer I use.

It took a few years — and some expensive mistakes — to find the perfect giclée printer. My first handled delicate Asian papers beautifully, but its dye inks faded too quickly. My next, a huge HP DesignJet, cost nearly $7000 and constantly jammed. I finally invested in a Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2000, and it’s been worth every penny.

This professional printer has 18,432 nozzles firing over 32 million droplets per second, using a 12-color Lucia Pro pigment ink system for unmatched precision, depth, and color range. These inks are archival, UV-resistant, and rated to last more than 90 years. With care, your print will provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

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