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

Chapter 211, Selection, New Model, Sketching

"The U.S. has held several contemporary painting competitions, and painters from other countries can also participate. Realistic works, mixed media or installation works are all welcome to participate."

"In previous years, the winning works were mostly realistic paintings. I heard that it was because the Hudson River School was very influential in the United States."

Jiang Zhe and Wang Zhen gave a brief account of the competition, with one explaining the story while the other supplemented it, giving Fu Min and the others a general understanding of the competition.

When they heard that the highest prize was 5 US dollars, their eyes lit up.

"Can we join in, too?"

"Of course, just submit the work as required." Wang Zhen stated the time and requirements.

Hearing that there were only three weeks, or maybe even only two weeks, to prepare, Fu Min and the others began to worry again.

"Time is a bit tight, plus school assignments, will I be unable to finish it?"

"Are we good enough?"

They asked Jiang Zhe, who had experience in participating in the competition.

Jiang Zhe encouraged them to participate. He was not afraid of competition. If he could not win the prize with a systematic guide, he would be too stupid.

At the same time, he understood the mentality of these people. They were excellent students in their classes and schools, so would they face failure when they went out to compete? Most people, when faced with competition and difficulties, would imagine all kinds of difficulties, and even set them for themselves, hesitating between advancing and retreating.

"As long as you participate in the competition, you will definitely encounter difficulties. Just disperse these things and solve them one by one. Even if you don't win the prize, you can still accumulate experience in participating in the competition. Manager Wang has cooperated with them before, so you can try to sell them. If it doesn't work, you can take them back and sell them."

Jiang Zhe analyzed the possible outcomes of this matter. As long as he was not afraid of trouble, there would be benefits and no disadvantages.

After hearing Jiang Zhe's analysis, several people became more excited and started discussing it among themselves.

Wang Zhen found an opportunity to tell Jiang Zhe a piece of news alone. "A CEO came to me and wants you to paint a portrait for him."

Jiang Zhe had always thought that in today's society, it was rare to ask someone to paint a portrait for you, but he didn't expect to encounter one so soon.

"The price they offered was very high, 20 yuan."

Jiang Zhe answered carefully: "The price is fine, but I have to prepare works for a competition recently, so I am afraid I don't have time to paint. Mainly, I am not sure."

After a period of consideration, he decided not to accept custom works because such creations would be limited, and if he accepted them, it would be difficult to reject the buyer's various demands.

In the process of getting to know Ning Anchi and Sister Liao, he realized that some people are not easy to deal with.

So, politely refuse.

On the way back to school, Fu Min and a few others were still discussing the subject matter for their creation.

Jiang Zhe said he wanted to prepare two works, one a realistic portrait and the other a panoramic landscape.

Lan Xin had calmed down by now and realized that she had no advantage in participating in the competition. After all, this competition did not accept Chinese paintings.

She silently decided not to participate in this competition.

Jiang Zhe returned to school to prepare for theoretical course assignments, and spent the rest of his time thinking about creation.

The materials for the landscape painting have been collected, but a model is still needed for the creation of the portrait.

At present, the most convenient subject that he could choose to depict was Chen Yan. However, given his current relationship, it would be difficult for him to submit a portrait of Chen Yan for the competition.

The second option is to find Yuan Xiaohan, or to find a new model.

Just when he was having trouble making a decision, he unexpectedly received a call from Yuan Xiaohan.

"Jiang Zhe, I heard that you are planning to paint a new work. Do you need a model?"

"Yes, how did you know?" Jiang Zhe reflected that he did not tell anyone his thoughts.

"News has already spread among your class..."

Jiang Zhe didn't know that Fu Min and Mou Xing had already started preparing their work after returning, and had contacted people everywhere, hoping to find a real model for sketching. After the news spread, it quickly reached Yuan Xiaohan.

Because of the last incident, Yuan Xiaohan had received an invitation for a commercial performance, so after hearing the news, she took the initiative to contact Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe said, "I have several classmates who also want to find models for sketching, including Lan Xin. Do you think it's okay?"

"Of course. Also, I have a classmate who wants to be your model. Would you like to meet her? It's free."

"Really? That's great. Let's discuss it and make an appointment."

After ending the call, Jiang Zhe first told Chen Yan what happened.

"What? You want Yuan Xiaohan to be a model again?"

Jiang Zhe first told the reason why he chose Yuan Xiaohan, and then added: "This time when we sketch, several classmates from our class will go together, so you can rest assured."

"Okay. I'm going too."

"Okay, if you want to go, go ahead." He found Fu Min and Mou Xing and told them the news.

The two were very happy when they heard that Jiang Zhe had helped them contact the model.

Jiang Zhe contacted Lan Xin, only to find out that she had actually backed out.

He encouraged Lan Xin to draw one picture each in watercolor and traditional Chinese painting and try to enter the competition. In the end, Lan Xin changed her mind.

After finalizing the participants, he made an appointment with Yuan Xiaohan.

Fu Min and Mou Xing made an appointment with a model for sketching for the first time, and they arrived at the teaching building early to wait.

When they saw Jiang Zhe and Chen Yan coming, they waved to them from a distance.

Jiang Zhe and Chen Yan walked over to join them. "You guys came so early."

Mou Xing replied, "This is my first time sketching at a dance school, so I came here to prepare in advance." There was still excitement in his voice.

Fu Min asked Jiang Zhe, "Is it about the cost?"

Jiang Zhe said: "You don't have to worry about the cost. They don't want any money."

"That's so embarrassing, do you want to treat me to a meal?" Mou Xing said.

"Just draw it better."

Soon, Lan Xin came over with painting supplies.

Several people came to the dance studio together and met Yuan Xiaohan and her classmate, Xu Ruyi, who was also another model today.

Xu Ruyi is slightly shorter than Yuan Xiaohan, with an oval face and thick black hair.

Jiang Zhe said to Xu Ruyi and Yuan Xiaohan: "I'm going to trouble you again today."

He introduced Fu Min and Mou Xing to Yuan Xiaohan and Xu Ruyi.

Mou Xing felt a little awkward, but Fu Min spoke quickly and quickly became familiar with the two models.

Several people got ready and started sketching.

In order to prevent Yuan Xiaohan and the other person from getting too tired, they took turns being models.

Xu Ruyi faced the window and stood in a relaxed posture.

Jiang Zhe and his colleagues sketched from front light or 3/4 side angle.

The model's standing posture could not be maintained for too long, so Jiang Zhe and others used sketches to draw the dynamic proportions of the character, focusing on the face and hands.

Xu Ruyi was wearing a cashmere sweater with transitional colors. The shoulders of the sweater were white and gradually transitioned to gray downwards, which set off her figure very well.

She has a ponytail and neatly combed bangs.

Jiang Zhe drew the model in two postures: a half-length portrait and a full-length portrait.

When it was Yuan Xiaohan's turn to be a model, she posed in a sitting position.

This posture can be maintained for a long time. Jiang Zhe chooses the right angle and uses sketching combined with colored powder to create detailed sketches.

During the break, he stood up and watched other people's work.

Lan Xin was shaped using sketches and lightly rendered with watercolors.

Fu Min and Mou Xing both sketch from life.

Jiang Zhe speculated that their oil painting drafts might focus on sketching and light and shadow effects.

The sketching process went smoothly. Several people produced satisfactory works and collected enough materials.

When Jiang Zhe and his friends said goodbye and left, another classmate of Yuan Xiaohan also suggested that he could be a model.

This student made it clear that he wanted to earn some living expenses.

Jiang Zhe thought this was normal, but the system did not give any prompts. Perhaps this student, including Xu Ruyi, could not meet the system requirements.

He didn't say anything definite, but said he would contact them if he needed models in the future.

In the next few days, Jiang Zhe spent all his time preparing for the competition except for attending classes at school.

The system explicitly requires the creation of realistic portraits.

Jiang Zhe chose to use the transparent glazing technique to create his work. In order to make a splash, he planned to bring the realism feature to the extreme.

(End of this chapter)