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

Chapter 251, Skill Improvement, Reserve Price, Commissioned Auction
Jiang Zhe sat in front of the easel, holding a brush dipped in paint above the picture. After drawing twice in the air, he decisively put his brush to the picture and smoothly drew a hair.

After drawing several strokes in succession, he leaned back slightly to observe the effect.

The paint made with tempera mixing liquid is indeed smooth to use and very convenient for expressing details.

Through practice, Jiang Zhe gradually realized the role of different materials. At the same time, he did not ignore the shape. Materials are only auxiliary. If the shape is problematic, the materials cannot enhance the beauty.

Inspired by the works of famous artists, Jiang Zhe did not want to imitate them, but wanted to create a unique aesthetic for his own works. Therefore, in the process of depicting this work, while drawing on the techniques, he made new arrangements for the composition, modeling, and light and shadow.

He began to draw Ka's beard. Some of the beards were painted with paint, and some of the reflective beards were made by turning the pen upside down and using the tip to scrape a few straight lines on the painting. The tip of the wood scratched off the background color, revealing the base. This light color is more natural than the painted color.

Jiang Zhe put down his paintbrush and examined the painting.

The little card on the screen is vividly presented. From the tip of the nose to the area around the eyes, there is a patch of black hair, which is not ugly at all, but rather cute. The shiny nose, big watery eyes, and a cracked mouth seem to be smiling at the viewer.

Part of the sunlight shines on Xiaoka's hair, making it look fluffy and smooth, and the edges of the hair have a warm feeling.

Jiang Zhe was very satisfied with the painting.

Looking at the time, I only took half a day to complete this work, almost in one go, and the process was smoother than I expected. Wait until the surface is dry, then apply another coat of varnish, and it's done.

He clicked on the system, opened the skill column, and saw that the level behind the Danpela technique had become elementary.

A feeling of satisfaction rose in my heart. Just by completing one painting, my skill skipped the entry level and reached the primary skill. Moreover, the system evaluated this work as a masterpiece.

Jiang Zhe was not in a hurry to submit the challenge task. He wanted to wait until another painting was completed before submitting it, hoping to get more rewards.

He reviewed the creative process of this painting. Although it only took one day, the skills he mastered in sketching, oil painting, and watercolor could be directly applied to this work. It also helped him to master the tempera material faster. He could paint well as long as he was familiar with the characteristics of the material.

Jiang Zhe looked at another painting - a still life.

He has thought about it over and over again, but never started. In this work, dark glass bottles and flowers are placed on the wooden table. In the near distance are plates and fresh fruits, as well as fruit peeling knives and wine glasses.

He also wanted to add some elements of life and fun to the painting, but he never figured it out. The reason he was struggling was that he wanted to practice each painting and try to make it a masterpiece.

The Art Society suggested that Jiang Zhe hold a solo exhibition. Although he declined, he thought that he should accumulate more works so that he could produce dozens of satisfactory works if he needed to hold a solo exhibition in the future.

Jiang Zhe stood up and walked around. Considering that his energy and physical strength were not in the best condition, he decided to wait until tomorrow to start creating the still life.

He picked up his phone while drinking water and saw several missed calls, including Wang Zhen's number.

Call Wang Zhen.

Wang Zhen said, "Oh, you finally called me. How is it? Do you have time now? Come to my gallery right away. Manager Zhao from Times Auction has come to Binhai and will come to the gallery today."

"Really? So urgent? I'll leave as soon as possible." Jiang Zhe packed up his painting supplies, took a taxi, and came to Wang Zhen's gallery.

Wang Zhen was receiving clients. Jiang Zhe went to the gallery and saw Mou Xing and Fu Min completing commercial painting orders.

"Jiang Zhe is here?" The two men put down their painting supplies and greeted Jiang Zhe.

Mou Xing felt a little embarrassed because he had neglected his homework and came out to take private jobs.

Jiang Zhe understood and just said hello without saying much.

Fu Min, on the other hand, was more open-minded. "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. Saturday and Sunday are our rest time."

"Yes, making money through hard work is a good thing." Jiang Zhe agreed.
The three chatted for a while, then Wang Zhen sent the client away and asked Jiang Zhe to go and discuss business.

Jiang Zhe said to the two students, "You guys go ahead and do your work. I'll go over and talk to you."

Seeing Jiang Zhe leaving, Mou Xing said to Fu Min, "I really envy Jiang Zhe. He doesn't work as hard as us, but he can live such a leisurely life." Fu Min glanced at him and said, "How do you know he is leisurely? Did you see it? This kind of relaxation is not leisure. Everyone has their own way. Hurry up and draw, there are still many people who want to take over this job."

Wang Zhen took Jiang Zhe to the office.

"Manager Zhao arrived in Binhai today and will be here soon. He should want to sign a contract with you as soon as possible. Please wait here. Seeing how anxious they are, I guess the reserve price for your work will be higher than before."

"I hope so." Jiang Zhe said.

Wang Zhen asked someone to bring a cup of tea to Jiang Zhe.

While waiting, she asked Jiang Zhe, "After you sold the five shops to Honglu Group, have you heard any more news?"

Jiang Zhe said, "I have already sold the shop, why are you still asking?"

Wang Zhen asked in a low voice: "Do you know any inside information?"

Jiang Zhe explained helplessly: "How would I know any inside information? They wouldn't tell me even if they had it. After all, that's Sister Jin Yuming's company, and we're competitors."

Wang Zhen was surprised: "You knew that was the Jin family's company? I thought you didn't know."

Jiang Zhe said: "Even if I didn't know at the time, the negotiations lasted so long, couldn't I ask about it."

"I don't know whether you are lucky or Mr. Cheng is unlucky. I heard from people that he was so angry when he heard that Honglu Group bought the shop that he started cursing." Wang Zhen's smile was not very kind.

Jiang Zhe asked, "From what you said, you know the follow-up and inside story?"

Wang Zhen said: "I heard that Honglu Operations was listed in Hong Kong. It seems to be in the pharmaceutical field."

“So high-end?”

"I just heard it, I don't know if it's true or not. Those shops may be just a small part of their plan."

While they were chatting, Wang Zhen's assistant pushed the door open.

"Boss Wang, Manager Zhao is here."

Wang Zhen and Jiang Zhe went out to greet them and met Manager Zhao and Consultant Liu.

Everyone knew each other and greeted each other warmly.

"Jiang Zhe, congratulations first. Let us look at the information about your awards and collections. You have accomplished so many things in the past few years."

"It's all thanks to everyone's help." Jiang Zhe said modestly.

Several people came to Wang Zhen's office, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then Manager Zhao got down to business.

"Our company has seen your work and after estimation, we decided to set the minimum price of your work at 12. What do you think?"

Jiang Zhe heard that the price was higher than last time, and also noticed that Wang Zhen hinted that he agreed.

Last time at the auction, he believed in the system.

He put it aside and, without claiming the prize money, wanted to see if his own work could fetch a similar price.

After he agreed, the two parties immediately signed the agency contract.

(End of this chapter)