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

Chapter 138: New Work, Unacceptable New Task

Jiang Zhe felt a headache and tried to open his eyes, seeing a bright corner of the room. When his brain was clearer, he realized that he was sleeping in the rest room of the studio.

When he regained some clarity, he recalled what happened last night.

I came back from the airport, drank a can of beer, painted another picture, and then fell asleep.

He slowly got up and washed up to make his mind clearer. He also felt hungry.

Jiang Zhe made himself some hot noodle soup. After eating a bowl of hot noodles, he started sweating and the headache gradually subsided.

He made himself a cup of tea, recalled what happened last night, and couldn't help but hold his forehead with his hand.

How embarrassing! How could my performance be so abnormal?

He reflected on his problems.

I felt unhappy because Sister Liao was out for work. There was another reason for this feeling: I felt I had lost control of certain things.

As he reflected, he realized that he was a little bit overwhelmed. When did he have the illusion that he could control some things? Perhaps it was because his experience after rebirth was too smooth that he had the illusion.

Thinking of this, he warned himself not to make such a mistake in the future. He was still a student and needed to grow step by step. He could not do things beyond his ability.

Jiang Zhe understood his situation and was able to face some things rationally and calmly. For example, he could let things take their own course with Sister Liao and others. What he had to do now was to take each step steadily.

He walked over to the easel to see if he had damaged any of his painting supplies last night.

The painting supplies were all there, but the drawing board on the easel was empty.

Did you remember it wrong?
When Jiang Zhe was packing up his painting supplies, he saw a piece of drawing paper lying on the ground next to the waste paper building.

He walked over, picked it up and immediately recognized it as the work he had painted last night.

I think I just finished the painting last night and threw it away.

He fixed the painting back on the drawing board and looked at it carefully.

This painting is really crazy. The colors and brushstrokes are too random and unrestrained, and one can only vaguely feel that it is a bit like the hazy night and the twinkling lights.

If you don't pay attention to the details, the overall effect of this painting is quite interesting and abstract.

Jiang Zhe opened the system page. He wanted to see if his scribbled work would be rated as mediocre or even inferior.
After reviewing the painting, the system gave an evaluation that surprised Jiang Zhe - an excellent work.

Jiang Zhe was very curious. How could a work that was created to vent his emotions be considered a masterpiece?

He re-examined the painting, trying to find some patterns in it.

The colors are applied irregularly, and in some places there is even the background color of the watercolor paper. The places where the colors are mixed the most are already a bit gray. The few bright colors are a bit like the magnificent appearance of the building.

He stood further away, squinting his eyes to observe.

There is a vague dividing line in the painting, one part looks like the sky, and the other part looks like a brightly lit building.

Some random embellishments, or even splashed colors, are a bit like looking at flickering lights through glass with a bit of moist air on the glass.

Jiang Zhe thought of many possibilities, and finally concluded that perhaps it was the reckless creation that accidentally produced the special light and shadow effects.

As he looked at the painting, he suddenly thought of the work he had not yet decided on for the exhibition.

If I use this painting as a draft and continue to create, will a better work emerge?
According to past experience, as long as the work is evaluated as a quality product by the system, it can be taken to participate in the provincial annual exhibition.

Jiang Zhe opened his mind and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that this method was feasible.

He took out a piece of sketch paper and began to sketch.

The draft is based on the abstract work and changes are made.

Without changing the overall structure, he made some details more realistic and vivid.

Jiang Zhe drew several drafts in a row and had them reviewed by the system. One of the drafts was really evaluated as a masterpiece.

With the systematic evaluation, he began to create the final draft with confidence.

He first cut a folio of watercolor paper to the appropriate size and then began to draw a pencil draft.

The angle from which the picture unfolds is his perspective as he stands outside the airport lobby.

The outline of the airport building forms a vague dividing line, occupying the most important golden position in the picture. The hazy night occupies more than 1/3 of the picture.

Jiang Zhe quickly finished the pencil draft, and after a little time building up his emotions, he began to apply color.

Last night, I painted with emotion. Now, I have to adjust my emotions and control the picture.

He dipped a large flat brush into the paint and began painting the night sky.

A hazy sky is not just gray, it also needs subtle changes in color.

When Jiang Zhe is applying colors, he often uses a spray bottle to keep the surface moist and uses water to help the colors connect and blend.

Because the color of the sky is similar to the color of the dark areas on the ground, he finished painting the sky and then completed the depiction of some dark areas.

He took a few steps back, observed the picture, and when he thought the effect was good, he began to depict the airport building.

The buildings, squares, and roads only appear partially in the picture and belong to the bright areas of the picture.

With the previous preparation, Jiang Zhe was able to handle these images with ease.

Layers of color are added to make the texture richer. Occasionally, he scrapes off some of the color with a scraper to create lights or reflections of different sizes.

As he portrayed, the picture gradually became complete.

When Jiang Zhe was creating, he did not relax his control over the overall effect of the picture. He stopped writing decisively when he felt that the color and light and dark effects were just right. He re-examined the picture. The gray-blue sky and the airport buildings under the lights formed a sharp contrast. Pedestrians, vehicles, car lights, and street lights were dotted in it, giving it a dreamy feeling.

Jiang Zhe thought for a while and began to tidy up the scene.

He drew a person's back in an inconspicuous position on the picture. This is his own back, which is hard to spot if you don't look carefully.

After adding a few details, he stopped again and waited for the surface to dry.

The color will change during the drying process.

Jiang Zhe has already made presets in advance considering the degree of color change. When the picture is completely dry, he will review it again using the system.

This painting was rated as a fine product.

Jiang Zhe was very satisfied with the effect of the painting and decided to use it in the exhibition.

He opened the system task, clicked to select a more difficult path, and then called Wang Zhen.

When Wang Zhen heard that Jiang Zhe had created a new work and was preparing to exhibit it, he immediately expressed his willingness to come and pick up the painting in person.

Soon, Wang Zhen brought his assistant to Jiang Zhe's studio and saw his new works.

She fell in love with the painting at first sight: "This painting is based on the theme of an airport at night. This theme has been painted before. However, painting night scenes is your specialty."

She was amazed at the rendering effect of light and even said that the painting technique was exquisite.

Jiang Zhe said, "I haven't thought of a title for the work yet. Please give me some advice."

Wang Zhen said to himself: "You continue with your expertise, which is to play to your strengths and avoid your weaknesses. In addition, this subject has advantages. Many people have depicted the night scene of the city, but it is still rare to depict the new buildings of a city.

Nowadays, some painters still hold on to the old idea that sketching requires going to remote villages and painting people who have experienced many hardships.

Your ability to express the changes of the times is your advantage. This painting can be called - Busy."

Jiang Zhe felt that this name did not match his original intention.

Seeing that he was not satisfied, Wang Zhen said, "It's just a name. I am considering it from the perspective of a gallery operator, and when it comes to being selected, the name can be changed at any time."

Jiang Zhe said, "Okay, let's decide first."

Wang Zhen didn't waste any time: "I'll arrange for the framing and submit it as soon as possible."

"sorry to bother you."

"You're welcome." Wang Zhen took the painting down and said, "I have a feeling this painting will win an award and will be a standout piece at the exhibition."

Jiang Zhe said, "I'll borrow your good words."

Wang Zhen said goodbye and left. She sat in the car, but she was thinking about something else. Liao Qiuyue was promoted, and Jiang Zhe suddenly drew such a picture. Did something happen?

Jiang Zhe felt much more relaxed after completing the work.

He returned to his new home to visit his parents.

Every time he comes home, Xiao Ka greets him warmly.

Jiang Zhe felt that he had adopted this little guy, but, except for holidays, he had no time to take care of it. So, whenever he had time, he would play with it.

He stayed at home on Saturdays and Sundays, spending a relaxing weekend with his parents.

On Monday, Jiang Zhe returned to school.

At the art appreciation class on Wednesday, Jiang Zhe saw the ponytail that caused the misunderstanding that night.

The students in the large class come from different majors, so it is impossible for him to know all of them.

While he was hesitating whether to say hello, Ponytail passed by him and greeted him gracefully.

When Jiang Zhe responded, he saw the man with the ponytail up close.

The girl's hair bangs on her forehead are divided into two parts. Her face has soft lines, a high nose, slightly dark skin, and a beautiful walking posture.

He was a little surprised, maybe because the light was not good that night, he didn't realize that this girl was also very beautiful. Judging from her face alone, she might be slightly inferior to Chen Yan, but with her demeanor, she was slightly better than Chen Yan.

Just when Jiang Zhe was about to concentrate on his class, the system issued a new task reminder.

The painter came into contact with a girl with potential, Yuan Xiaohan.

Yuan Xiaohan's own conditions meet the system's evaluation criteria for models. Did the painter take the initiative to invite Yuan Xiaohan to become a regular model? After the prompt, there is some simple information about Yuan Xiaohan.

Jiang Zhe was not calm anymore. He was contacting another model in the same school? How would Chen Yan react?
This mission is unacceptable.

Although he ignored the task, he still looked at Yuan Xiaohan's information.

The girl with the ponytail is Yuan Xiaohan, a student majoring in dance at the Conservatory of Music. Some of the cultural courses at the Conservatory of Music are arranged together with the Academy of Fine Arts, so she also takes classes here.

After the two-hour art appreciation class, Jiang Zhe found an opportunity to chat with Yuan Xiaohan.

He took the opportunity to speak and observe the other person again.

Yuan Xiaohan's eye contour gives people a sense of subtle beauty. No wonder she was evaluated as having potential by the system.

Jiang Zhe did not show anything unusual when talking to Yuan Xiaohan.

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