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

Chapter 253, The Secret in the Painting, Gan Wenjie's Girlfriend

Chen Yan repeated the name Latour twice, then frowned and asked, "I remember you mentioned this painter when you were painting a portrait with pastels. Are they the same person?"

Jiang Zhe said: “No, there are three translated names that are all painters of Latour, but they are from different eras.

Maurice Quentin de La Tour was an 18th-century French portrait painter known for his portraits and pastels.

There is also Georges de la Tour, also translated as La Tour, who is also a French painter. He was born and died between 1593 and 1652. He is famous for his religious and genre paintings that reflect daily life. He is good at painting scenes under candlelight. "

Pointing to his own work, he said: "The famous painting I looked at before painting this one is by Henri Fantin-Latour, who is particularly famous for his flower paintings and still lifes. He was friends with many Impressionist painters, so his works are brightly coloured. This work in the Badignon Studio represents the artist himself and many Impressionist painters."

After listening to Jiang Zhe's introduction to Latour, Chen Yan continued to look at the painting: "You also drew insect-eaten leaves in this painting?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head: "This is not the most special."

Chen Yan saw the edge of the picture, pointed at the words on the edge, and said, "Your signature is a signature scratched out on the background."

Jiang Zhe still shook his head: "No, this is too obvious."

Chen Yan looked for it several times, but still couldn't find it. "I can't find it, forget it."

Jiang Zhe reminded: "Look at the details of the main objects."

Chen Yan searched again, but still to no avail.

Jiang Zhe smiled and said, "Since you can't see it, I'm relieved."

Chen Yan widened her eyes: "What do you mean? Tell me quickly, what is the mystery in this painting?"

Jiang Zhe explained: "Look at the dark glass carafe containing flowers."

Chen Yan came closer again, checked it again, and said, "I didn't find anything. Tell me quickly."

Jiang Zhe walked to the easel and pointed his finger at the reflection of the water bottle: "Look at what's in the reflection of the glass? Come to my position and look, do you see it?"

Following the instructions, Chen Yan checked the reflection of the glassware and finally found the secret. "It looks like a person. Can the reflection of the glassware reveal a person?"

She suddenly realized and looked at Jiang Zhe. "There seems to be an easel in the reflection. Did you paint yourself on it? Is it the scene where you are standing in front of the easel?"

Jiang Zhe nodded: "Finally got it right."

Chen Yan looked at the picture again in surprise: "How did you come up with this idea? Putting your own image in the painting, and in a very inconspicuous place."

Jiang Zhe said with some pride: "This is not my original creation. Many painters have painted like this."

Jiang Ze thought of leaving a self-portrait on it, but as long as he didn't say anything, it would be difficult for others to find it. Maybe it would take many years before it was discovered, which would then cause all kinds of speculation.

It’s interesting just thinking about those scenes.

"I want to keep it a suspense, don't tell anyone." He instructed Chen Yan.

"Don't worry." Chen Yan stared at the picture for a while, then looked at Jiang Zhe with a smile: "Can you draw me in too, right next to you?"

Jiang Zhe considered it and said, "Okay."

"Want me to be a model?"

Jiang Zhe shook his head: "No need."

He picked up a small paintbrush and made some adjustments with the remaining colors, then painted Chen Yan's image next to his own.

Because it was in the reflection, the image was blurry, but Chen Yan could see that it was indeed herself in the painting.

"So simple?" He was a little surprised that Jiang Zhe summarized the image with just a few strokes.

Jiang Zhe put down his paintbrush. "How is it? Are you satisfied?"

Chen Yan smiled and nodded.

Jiang Zhe said: "Since you are satisfied, I will ask for my reward."

As he spoke, he walked towards Chen Yan...

Tuesday noon, Teacher Lu’s office.

Teacher Lu was looking at the pictures stored in Jiang Zhe's camera. Jiang Zhe stood nearby, ready to answer any questions.

Next to it were two works he had just completed.

Teacher Lu looked at the pictures of Jiang Zhe's creative process before beginning to examine the two works.

“This still life is better than the other one.

The picture is harmonious, especially the fruit plate, which seems to be an unintentional match, but in fact, the layout of flowers and other items can also be called the business location, which is very clever.

The colors are rich but not chaotic, with various shades of gray and highly saturated colors, contrasting yet integrated. Flowers and glass add a pure temperament to the overall picture.”

Jiang Zhe was a little embarrassed by what he said: "Teacher, can you find some shortcomings for me?"

Teacher Lu continued to comment at his own pace: "The treatment of the background is very bold. Fortunately, you use the unique language of oil painting and tempera materials to make the main objects extremely vivid.

Overall, there is a peaceful atmosphere and vitality. My advice to you is to relax a little when painting and don’t be too restrained. ”

"Thank you, teacher."

Teacher Lu asked: "Your class will start learning how to use acrylic and other materials next.

Your two works are very good. You can continue to create in this direction, or you can learn new materials and try them out. "

Jiang Zhe thought about it and said, "I am willing to make a new attempt."

"Okay, I'm going to talk about new content in this week's professional course, so remember to come and listen."

On Wednesday, after class, Jiang Zhe returned to the dormitory. As soon as he walked to the door, he heard a woman's voice inside.

He pushed open the door and saw his three roommates were there. Next to Gan Wenjie sat a woman with long hair.

Gan Wenjie's expression showed some shyness and some pride.

Jiang Zhe immediately understood the identity of this girl.

"Jiang Zhe is back." Several roommates greeted Jiang Zhe.

After Jiang Zhe responded, he looked at Gan Wenjie.

Gan Wenjie said: "Jiang Zhe, this is my girlfriend, Yang Lu."

Jiang Zhe greeted politely.

Yang Lu has fair skin and her looks are only above average, but she has a cheerful personality and is well-spoken.

Jiang Zhe felt that this girl was obviously more mature and older than Gan Wenjie. Compared with the two, Gan Wenjie seemed a little immature.

Yang Lu took out a pack of cigarettes and handed them out to a few people.

Jiang Zhe said he didn't know how to do that. The same was true for several others.

Gan Wenjie explained to Yang Lu that several classmates really didn't smoke and he was not being polite.

"You all don't smoke? No wonder your dormitory is so clean. Since you all don't smoke, I won't smoke either."

In order to avoid a dull moment, Jiang Zhe also joined in the chat.

During the process, Yang Lu mentioned some of Gan Wenjie's advantages from time to time, which was considered to be giving him enough face.

In the evening, Gan Wenjie and his girlfriend left. He hinted that he would not return to the dormitory tonight.

After they left, Jiang Zhe asked Du Xin: "Brother Du, is Gan Wenjie's girlfriend older than him? Not likely..."

Du Xin nodded: "Older than him. When you were not back, Gan Wenjie said that his girlfriend already had a job."

Jiang Zhe asked again: "Isn't he pursuing the girls in their class?"

Du Xin smiled: "No result."

(End of this chapter)