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

Chapter 259: Sketching outside, farewell, new mission
Professor Qin leaned back in his chair, looked at Jiang Zhe, and said, "I asked you to come here just to enlighten you. Seeing your condition, I feel relieved.

You are only 20 years old, still very young. It is normal to be ignored and frustrated at this time. Just don't be depressed."

Jiang Zhe said: "Thank you, teacher. After hearing the news, I don't know what happened, but I remembered my experience before the art exam. At that time, my painting skills were unstable, and my biggest dream was to be admitted to a good school. I never thought about facing these problems today. Thinking about my state at that time, I am quite satisfied with my current state."

Professor Qin said: "Very good, you have not forgotten your dreams. When you have higher goals, some setbacks in front of you will not be a problem.

Since you came to our school, your grades have improved rapidly. I have always been worried that you are too successful and it will be detrimental to your future development. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to talk about it.

I have heard a saying, of course, this saying has no scientific basis, that the age between 36 and 39 is a major hurdle in the life of a painter or even an artist.

For example, Raphael lived to be 37, and Van Gogh also died at the same age. There are many examples like this. Becoming famous too early may not be good. People who achieve success later in life may live happier lives.

I hope that no matter what good results you achieve, you will always walk down to earth. Don’t be confused by honor and success.”

"Thank you for your guidance, teacher." Jiang Zhe knew that the teacher was willing to discuss this issue because he really cared about him.

"You will be going out to sketch soon. It is more important than anything else to draw more good works."

Jiang Zhe asked: "Teacher, where are we going to sketch?"

"Keep it a secret. You can't tell me now. Otherwise, you won't be able to sit still."

Jiang Zhe had just left Professor Qin's office when he received a call from Wang Zhen, who also came to comfort Jiang Zhe.

"Let's not compete with them. Your work will be auctioned soon. How many of those so-called newcomers can do it? None!"

Jiang Zhe didn't explain anything, but just thanked Wang Zhen for his concern.

……

In the afternoon, Director Qu was reading a newspaper in his office. He heard a knock on the door and said, "Come in."

His secretary came into the office with a pile of documents.

Teacher Qu made comments while listening to the report.

After all the documents were reviewed, Director Qu asked, "Have you read today's newspaper? When was the new artist reported in it selected?"

The secretary replied, "I don't know the specifics either. I'll go ask for the details."

"no need."

……

On Tuesday, after dinner, Teacher Hu gathered the freshman class in the classroom and announced the arrangement for going out for sketching.

The sketching trip will start this Thursday and will last for eight days when we return to school next Friday.

The location is Qingshan Village, which Jiang Zhe had visited before, and a nearby fishing village.

After hearing about the sketching location, the students began to discuss, some were happy, while others were disappointed.

Jiang Zhe was not surprised by the news. There was a sketching base near Qingshan Village, with a lot of sketching materials. He had a good impression of the place, and it was a change of environment and a fresh feeling.

Teacher Hu waited for the classroom to quiet down before explaining the requirements for going out. When taking students out, teachers are most concerned about safety issues and repeatedly emphasize discipline.

The assignment requirement is to create at least ten drafts, mainly sketching landscapes and human scenes.

Because preparation time was limited, the students discussed what items to prepare.

Jiang Zhe returned home that night and told his parents the news of his sketching trip.

……

Wednesday, Jiang Zhe's studio. "You are going to be away for eight days, so we can't see each other for eight days." Chen Yan was helping Jiang Zhe pack up his painting supplies.

Jiang Zhe said, "Eight days will pass quickly. We all have cell phones and can keep in touch at any time." He sorted out the painting supplies that he thought he would need and put them into two painting bags.

Today, Chen Yan heard that Jiang Zhe was going out to sketch and was very reluctant to let him go.

Because he was out sketching, Jiang Zhe had to stop copying. He prepared a variety of painting materials and put them in two painting bags.

A portable painting bag can hold a four-fold drawing board, oil painting paper, watercolor paper, sketchbook, etc. The rest of the painting supplies can be put into a multi-purpose sketch box.

That night, he took his painting supplies and luggage back to the dormitory.

"Jiang Zhe, you will leave early tomorrow, so we won't see you off. We wish you a safe journey." Du Xin has been working for several years and is very mature in interpersonal relationships. Knowing that Jiang Zhe was going out, he sent his blessings in advance.

Shao Hui and Gan Wenjie also reacted and sent their blessings.

Gan Wenjie has gradually emerged from the shadows.

Thursday, early morning.

Jiang Zhe got out of bed and looked at his phone. He woke up earlier than scheduled.

He washed up briefly, picked up his luggage, held a painting bag in each hand, and quietly left the dormitory.

It was just daybreak when he arrived at the canteen and saw Chen Yan approaching.

Jiang Zhe waited for Chen Yan to come over and said, "I told you not to come and see us off. We are leaving too early."

"No. You have to." Chen Yan handed a small bag to Jiang Zhe. "These are snacks for you to eat on the way."

Jiang Zhe said: "Thank you, let's go and have dinner first."

After breakfast, the two came to the school gate, where several classmates were already waiting.

When Jiang Zhe greeted his classmates, Chen Yan also followed suit. Jiang Zhe understood that Chen Yan's insistence on seeing him off had another meaning - to show her presence.

The students arrived one after another. Most of them were very excited because they were going out, and they chatted happily while waiting for the meeting. A few girls arrived a little late.

One of the sleepy girls laughed at herself: "I wanted to go to bed early last night, but I couldn't fall asleep. As a result, I couldn't get up this morning."

The classmate next to me said, "Let's sleep on the bus. It's a two-hour ride."

Jiang Zhe saw that several other freshman students majoring in painting were also gathering to prepare for the outing. The school arranged to go out for sketching at the same time in order to adjust the time of the big class.

The monitor called the roll, confirmed that everyone was present, reported to Teacher Hu, and then everyone got on the bus.

In addition to Teacher Hu, there was another professional teacher who accompanied the students of the oil painting major. A class of students plus two teachers took a bus, which was very spacious. Jiang Zhe, because of his tall stature, could have a seat all to himself.

The car started, and Jiang Zhe waved goodbye to Chen Yan through the window.

Other classmates also said goodbye to those who came to see them off.

At the beginning of the journey, the students were very excited. However, when the vehicle left the city and the scenery outside the window became monotonous, the students gradually calmed down and fell asleep.

Jiang Zhe was just beginning to feel sleepy when he heard the system notification tone:

You are about to start your sketching journey, triggering a challenging task.

He perked up, opened the system and checked the task requirements.

You have mastered a variety of oil painting techniques and studied famous artists' works of different styles. Please try to explore your own expressive language in the sketching process and express a unique aesthetic.

(End of this chapter)