Cheng Minsheng (1943) was born in Qindu Town, Hu County, Shaanxi Province, and was member of the Wangwei Village, Qindu Commune Brigade (王卫村, 秦渡公社). A Huxian peasant painter, he was well-known at home and abroad for his colorful works. He became a member of the Shaanxi Artists Association and the Shaanxi Farmers Painting Association.