Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

Chapter 120, Enemy Response, Counterattack, Help
When Lao Bi heard the news that Jiang Zhe was shortlisted, he was immediately furious.

"How could it be him? This kid must have used some tricks?" His long hair trembled as if he was electrocuted, and the waves in his heart became more violent. Why? I have worked hard for decades, but I am not as good as a 20-year-old? These people are blind!! That kid must have some unknown relationship.

The woman next to him saw Lao Bi's expression and signaled him to calm down.

Lao Bi vented his emotions without caring about anything.

Lao Bian's voice came from the phone: "Lao Bi, don't be angry. It's hard to say what's behind this. Whether it's luck or connections, he's in the list anyway. Let's find a time to meet?"

Lao Bi gnashed his teeth and said, "Let's call them tomorrow."

"Okay, I'll hang up first."

After the call, Lao Bi was still like a furious old cat.

The enchanting woman put on a piece of clothing and said, "It won't affect you if he is selected."

"I'm angry! Why? Why?" Lao Bi said sternly.

The woman approached Lao Bi and said, "Lao Bian wrote an article to offend Jiang Zhe, but he is not in a hurry. Why are you in a hurry?"

Lao Bi stared at the woman and said, "What do you think this guy has to do with you?"

The woman was stared at and felt uneasy. "How do I know if he has any connections to find the United States?"

"It must be related." Lao Bi turned around and picked up the clothes.

The woman asked, "Where are you going?"

Lao Bi said, "I'm going to find my father-in-law."

The woman's face suddenly turned cold.

Lao Bi ignored the woman's reaction, put on his clothes and left.

……

In the morning, Jiang Zhe came back from a walk with Xiaoka and started painting. This was the second time his work was shortlisted for a competition. His mentality was much calmer than the last time, and the external disturbances did not affect him.

He stood in front of the easel and touched the surface of the oil painting with his fingers. The layer of resin varnish on the surface was still sticky, indicating that it was not completely dry.

The varnish and previous layers of color interact to give the color an enamel-like sheen.

At this point, the copy of Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit is basically completed.

Through this copying, he fully experienced the whole process of oil painting glazing technique and gained an intuitive understanding of the techniques of classical oil painting.

Jiang Zhe hung the still life painting on the wall and then spread out a dozen small oil painting papers.

With previous practice, he continued to experiment with the best ratio of colors and paint oils used in different stages of depiction.

In the classical glazing technique, each painter has different methods for depicting different stages, using different colorants, and mixing pigments. No matter how good the experience of predecessors is, one must digest it on one's own and use it flexibly.

Jiang Zhe used linseed oil to mix different proportions of dammar resin varnish, and used walnut oil to mix different doses of matt resin varnish to make several blending agents, and then experimented with the proportions of the blending agents to make transparent and translucent colors.

As the experiments progressed, dozens of colors appeared on an oval wooden palette.

He applied the colors onto more than a dozen pieces of oil painting paper with drafts on them and waited for the colors to dry.

Jiang Zhe put the oil painting paper in a ventilated place, then found a large piece of oil painting paper, ready to try the direct painting method in oil painting.

He opened a book of Velázquez's paintings, selected a work, and began to copy it.

The reason why Velázquez's works are used as models is that the painter's works often appear in art textbooks in primary and secondary schools. His most famous works are the Textile Worker and Pope Innocent X.

Today's research results found that this painter was an important node in the transition from glazing technique to direct painting, and was a painter who had a profound influence on art history.

As usual, Jiang Zhe draws a detailed sketch first, and then considers the color arrangement after solving the modeling problem.

Because he only acquired basic skills in direct oil painting, he often encountered difficulties in the painting process, which he could only solve with his existing abilities.

After a work is completed, it will receive a general evaluation in the system.

Jiang Zhe was not discouraged. His sketching and other skills were constantly improving and could provide support for new techniques.

He has already figured out that the classical glazing techniques and direct painting methods can be learned at the same time and applied according to needs, as long as they are useful.

He packed up his painting supplies and looked around.

As the number of works and tools increased, the studio became more and more crowded, and the idea of ​​buying a new studio became stronger and stronger.

It was noon, and when Jiang Zhe was having lunch, he received a call from Wang Zhen.

Since receiving the news yesterday that Jiang Zhe's work was shortlisted, Wang Zhen has called Jiang Zhe six times.

"Jiang Zhe, the Art Society wants to hold a symposium and needs you to speak."

Jiang Zhe immediately refused: "Manager Wang, this won't do. At my age, is it appropriate for me to speak at a symposium? Will people think that I am a scheming person and not down-to-earth? I'd rather not go."

Wang Zhen said: "They sincerely invited us, but others want to speak, but there are no conditions."

Jiang Zhe followed Sister Liao's instructions and said, "I need to concentrate on preparing for the start of school. Please tell the society."

Wang Zhen was unable to persuade Jiang Zhe, so he had to tactfully tell the society's director Lian.

Director Lian gritted his teeth and reported to Chairman Cui.

After hearing this, Chairman Cui quickly understood why Jiang Zhe didn't come.

He immediately said very generously, "I understand. School is about to start and I really don't have time."

Director Lian asked, "So, the symposium?"

The president said, "It will be held as usual. We have all the necessary information. We are just here to summarize experience, analyze problems, research directions, and arrange the next specific work..."

Even the director has picked up a pen and paper to take notes, and expressed his feelings in a timely manner, saying that the president's position is high.

……

The agent opened the door and led Jiang Zhe and his family of three into the room.

"Mr. Jiang, how do you think of this one?" He introduced as he walked: "There is a foyer at the entrance, with the south living room on the left and the north kitchen on the right. There are also two north and south bedrooms. There is a bathroom. There are north and south balconies. The house is very new, with a reasonable layout. It is 102 square meters and the total price is 53."

Jiang Zhe looked at all the details carefully and felt that there was no problem.

Let’s take a look at this house. This is because the ceiling of this house reaches 3.5 meters and the living room area is 39 square meters. Although it is not as high as my current studio, it is enough to place a large easel and large works.

There was another reason. The house was in a good location, would appreciate in value in the future, and was close to the Art Institute. He made up his mind and started negotiating the price.

In the end, the house was bought for 51 yuan.

He paid a down payment of 15 yuan and borrowed the rest of the money.

Jiang Zhe did not devote too much energy to buying a house. He continued to concentrate on studying painting techniques, improving his perception of beauty, and occasionally going out to play with Chen Yan.

The Art Society's symposium was held on schedule.

Wang Zhen described the meeting process in detail.

Even without Jiang Zhe's attendance, the meeting was still warm and grand.

Jiang Zhe found it a little funny.

The shortlisting of his work and the subsequent impact of the symposium are slowly becoming apparent.

Many people took the initiative to show their goodwill to him and gradually revealed the scattered information about the things they had written to criticize him.

Jiang Zhe remembered a few names.

Recalling the symposium scene described by Wang Zhen, these people also participated in the symposium. I wonder what their mood was when they were there.

On Saturday morning, Jiang Zhe received a call from Sister Liao.

"Sister Liao, you don't have to go to work today, why don't you take a good rest?"

Sister Liao said, "Do you have time today? I'll take you somewhere to relax.

"it is good."

Sister Liao drove and took Jiang Zhe to an upscale residential area.

She led Jiang Zhe into a luxurious residence.

"This is my new home, come in and take a look."

Jiang Zhe looked around Sister Liao’s new home.

It is spacious and bright, with simple decoration.

"I just cleaned up the house, and you can come over whenever you like.

I was busy the past two days and was unable to celebrate your good fortune, so I will make it up to you today." Sister Liao changed into her home clothes.

Jiang Zhe was furious. "You've helped me a lot."

"I like it." Sister Liao slowly walked towards Jiang Zhe.

……

An hour later, Jiang Zhe slowly sat up and reflected on why his resistance was not enough. Fortunately, he insisted on exercising and had a strong body.

When he came back from washing up, he saw that Sister Liao had woken up.

"I have left you a studio here,"

Jiang Zhe told Sister Liao that he had bought a new house.

"An extra studio, for backup." She pointed to an empty wall. "I want to hang a portrait of myself here."

Jiang Zhe said: "I remember, don't worry."

Sister Liao came back from washing up, took out a document and handed it to Jiang Zhe.

"The writing of articles attacking you is related to these people."

Jiang Zhe looked through the information.

The first one is the information of one person - Bi Puguang.

Jiang Zhe said to Sister Liao: "I know this person."

Sister Liao smiled and said, “It seems that someone has passed some news to you.

This man is 49 years old this year. He can paint watercolors and traditional Chinese figures. He made his fortune mainly through the connections of his father-in-law, who is a painter of some fame.

Jiang Zhe looked at the second person's information.

This is a skinny man with goat hair - all hair on the side.

Sister Liao asked, "Have you heard of this person?"

Jiang Zhe nodded: "I know some people call him Lao Bian."

Sister Liao said: "As far as I know, the essay criticizing you was written by him. This person can write and draw, and his calligraphy is said to be good. He used to work as a clerk, but later, due to work, he came into contact with some calligraphers and painters. Taking advantage of the convenience of work, he learned a little painting from some old painters, and suddenly became a calligrapher and painter. Many people pulled him into the Art Society because of their past relationship.

This person is good at scheming and building relationships.

The things he criticizes you about are actually what he is best at.

This person is very sinister, be careful."

There is also information about several people in the file.

Jiang Zhe saw the old car with a wide chin.

"Why is he still here?"

"Didn't expect that? This person is also trying to do bad things to you. He has a close relationship with Lao Bian."

Jiang Zhe read through the information of these people. "I remember it."

Sister Liao put away the information. "I asked you to read the information, not to do anything. You just need to grow step by step and be wary of these people.

I'll take care of the rest for you."

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