Yin Canghai, also known as Lao Cang, is also known as Yi Ganzhai. He is a famous calligrapher and painter, now professor of Oriental Art Department of Nankai University, tutor of master's degree and doctoral student, visiting professor of Tianjin University Art Education Center, member of the 1993 Society, vice president of Tianjin Academy of Calligraphy and Painting. In June 2013, he was employed as a part-time professor in the School of Art, Lanzhou University.