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

Chapter 283, Copying, Good News, Good and Evil Will Be Rewarded

Jiang Zhe returned to his studio, quickly organized today's records, then found the album and prepared to copy the masterpieces.

According to the semester goals set by the system, he began to look through Raphael's albums.

Due to the time limit of the semester goal, he could only focus on copying one or two paintings. In order to achieve better learning results, he re-read the biography of Raphael and carefully selected the examples to copy.

Among the three great artists of the Renaissance, Raphael was the youngest and had the smoothest experience.

His family conditions were much better than those of the other two masters. He received a good education since childhood and had help wherever he went, giving him the opportunity to learn from the other two masters and many other painters.

Some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo have been lost, but they can be seen in Raphael's practice works.

Raphael became famous at a very young age. Because of his gentle, modest and polite personality, he was very popular at the time and was a superstar with both traffic and strength.

Like many readers, Jiang Zhe once knew about Raphael's deeds. After reading the relevant materials again, he still felt that the experience of this master was not worth learning from.

Of course, I also gained something new from this reading. When Raphael depicted sages or important figures in his works, he liked to use familiar people as models. For example, he painted the Pope, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and others into his "The School of Athens" and assigned them roles according to his own preferences.

Many painters have done this, and Jiang Zhe feels that he can make similar attempts in the future.

He selected three paintings by Raphael from the album as candidates for copying, and after careful consideration, he finally chose "Madonna in the Chair". The other two works, "Portrait of Count Baldassare" and "Girl with a Turban", can only be studied when he has time.

Jiang Zhe placed Fan's work next to the easel and, as usual, copied it with sketches.

While he was drafting, he was analyzing the painter's depiction techniques.

The painting is a circular frame, with three figures occupying most of the space. The composition, posture, clothing, and folds of the figures are all composed of various curves of varying lengths. The entire image gives the viewer a sense of fullness, softness, and high harmony.

The color configuration of the painter's modeling follows the tradition of Western religion, with red and blue as the main colors. The Virgin Mary's coat is red, her cape is blue, and the yellow coat of the baby Jesus, together with the red and blue of the Virgin Mary's clothes, form a harmonious tricolor, which intensifies the gorgeous colors and the elegance of the picture.

The most wonderful portrayal in this painting is the Virgin Mary's gaze. Looking at these affectionate eyes, it seems that one can glimpse into the soul of the person in the painting.

Jiang Zhe used a pencil to try his best to imitate Raphael's most skilled method of shaping curves and experience the mystery behind it.

While he was painting, he suddenly received a call from Gu Qian.

Gu Qian said on the phone that she wanted to visit.

Although he was interrupted while painting, Jiang Zhe looked at the time and saw that it was just after 7pm, so he welcomed it.

Among all the members of the Art Association, he has a good relationship with Gu Qian.

Soon, the doorbell rang and Gu Qian's voice came from outside the door.

Jiang Zhe opened the door and saw Gu Qian standing outside with some fruit in her hand.

He let the guest in and said with a smile: "Come on, what are you bringing? You don't need to bring anything when you come to my place next time."

Gu Qian put the fruit down: "That won't do. I can't come empty-handed."

Jiang Zhe said, "You said it as if you were not allowed to enter the door if you came empty-handed."

The two of them started joking and soon regained the feeling of participating in the concentrated creation in the hotel.

Jiang Zhe prepared tea and snacks for Gu Qian.

Gu Qian said thank you and looked at the works displayed in the studio.

“Do you have any new works?”

Jiang Zhe said: "After the school organized a sketching activity, I had some ideas. I tried to draw one."

After Gu Qian finished touring the studio, the two of them sat down at the tea table.

Jiang Zhe picked up a peach and started to peel it, while smiling and asking, "Why are you here at this time? There's no need to beat around the bush between us, just speak directly."

Gu Qian knew that Jiang Zhe didn't like the old-fashioned style, so she took a sip of water and said directly: "Two days ago, the association announced that I would be appointed as the director of the association and be responsible for the organization and arrangement of some activities."

Jiang Zhe looked up at Gu Qian and smiled happily. "Congratulations! From now on I can call you Director Gu. Wait a minute, I'll prepare a gift for you."

Gu Qian also smiled: "If you call me by my position, I will call you Teacher Jiang."

When she pronounced the last three words, she did so in a deliberately pretentious manner.

Before Jiang Zhe could say anything, she laughed first.

"I am just one of the many directors of the association. You know, some directors are just figureheads, and I am still responsible for specific matters."

Jiang Zhe said: "This is progress. Being promoted means that your work ability is recognized by everyone."

He knew in his heart that the position in the association was a formal job for Gu Qian, and being promoted to director was a promotion.

She was so young and yet she was promoted. Apart from her ability, it is hard to say whether she had any background or people who appreciated her.

Gu Qian said, "Actually, this matter is still thanks to you."

Jiang Zhe cut the peeled peaches into pieces, placed them on a plate, put toothpicks on them, and pushed them to Gu Qian.

"I washed my hands, please don't be disgusted." Gu Qian tasted a piece of peach, "Mmm, it's really sweet and juicy."

Jiang Zhe said, "Then eat more. What does this have to do with me?"

Gu Qian said while eating, "Before I was promoted, I had already started to take on more work. At work, I gradually heard some news. When selecting new painters, you were not selected. And last time, one of your works was not selected for the Binhai Hall. These things seem to have passed. However, as your achievements and honors became more and more dazzling, several competent departments of the association began to doubt the selection process and results.

This kind of thing usually doesn't overturn the previous results, but not long after the news came out, the top management of our association began to adjust. The president and vice president Qi were both transferred, and a director was found to have some problems and was directly dismissed. Several positions in the association were vacant, so I had the opportunity. "

Jiang Zhe thought, if it weren't for Gu Qian, he wouldn't have received any news. However, he didn't believe it immediately.

"This is just a rumor. It should have nothing to do with me."

Gu Qian said: "The public explanation must be a work reason that can be put on the table, but the real reason is known to many insiders. You suffered a loss before, and now you are getting your revenge."

Regardless of whether it was true or not, Jiang Zhe would not admit it. "Don't say that. I haven't been wronged."

Gu Qian said: "In fact, we all know that those two selections were unfair, but the results have already been formed and cannot be changed back. I heard about the inside story only after a few people were transferred away."

She told Jiang Zhe the inside story of the selection. Through whom did Director Jin find Vice President Qi of the association? How did Vice President Qi contact key figures? Who played what role in the process?

It was the first time that Jiang Zhe heard about such detailed insider operations, and it opened his eyes.

Gu Qian picked up the teacup, took a sip of water, and continued, "I heard that Mr. Jin also ran into trouble. It seems that he sold some assets and shares. It's his own fault."

Jiang Zhe had heard some rumors and was happy. He also understood that Gu Qian had a purpose in revealing the news to him.

Sure enough, after Gu Qian finished talking about the inside information, she changed the subject: "Jiang Zhe, I came here today to ask you for something."

"You said."

"The association is going to hold a large event on Sunday morning. The association wants to invite all famous members to the event. They also want to invite you as a guest. However, you are not very willing to participate in the event. The new president asked me to ask you."

Jiang Zhe was indeed unwilling to participate in such activities, but he had to consider Gu Qian's face.

"Does this incident have any impact on you? Or what is your attitude towards it?"

Gu Qian said: "To be honest, I am responsible for organizing this event. If you can go, it will be considered as helping me."

Jiang Zhe thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll join you for your sake."

"Really." Gu Qian's eyes lit up.

"Since you've come to my door, how can I not give you face?" Jiang Zhe responded with a smile.

"Thank you, thank you so much." Gu Qian really didn't expect Jiang Zhe to be so easy to talk to.

Jiang Zhe has his own considerations. Professor Qin once reminded him that if he operates well, the association can be of great help to him.

In addition, Gu Qian was promoted at such a young age, so besides her ability, she must have had some talent.

I need friends in my circle, even if they are just friends who help each other.

As to whether this friendship can be maintained or whether it is worth maintaining, further consideration is needed.

Gu Qian said: "I'll pick you up at 9 o'clock on Sunday morning."

"Okay, thank you for your help." Jiang Zhe did not refuse.

Gu Qian achieved her goal and said goodbye.

"Wait a minute." Jiang Zhe took out a white glazed apple vase from the table. "This is a porcelain I made recently. I'm giving it to you. Take it back and use it as a decoration."

"You can also make ceramics?" Gu Qian looked at the porcelain carefully.

"I made it during my professional course at school." Jiang Zhe talked about the origin of the Apple Zun.

When Gu Qian saw Jiang Zhe's signature on the porcelain, she said polite words that were obviously declining, but she never let go.

Jiang Zhe helped her pack the porcelain in a brocade box and signaled her not to refuse.

He accompanied Gu Qian to the outside of the community and watched her drive away in a golf sedan.

Back in the studio, Jiang Zhe sipped his tea and thought about the inside information that Gu Qian had told him.

He was originally very happy to hear that the people who oppressed him had suffered, but when he thought of the past, he felt a little unhappy. Although he didn't want to bear grudges, he just couldn't forget them.

Jiang Zhe suddenly had some ideas and looked at the practice draft of the group painting he had created.

One of them shows the villagers resting in the field, while the other shows part of a market in a mountain village. In addition to the main characters, these two paintings also have some very lifelike details.

For example, the idle man who peeks at the widow in the market, the quarreling young wives, etc. These characters do not affect the theme and are not noticeable.

Jiang Zhe feels that people who have conflicts with him are very suitable to play some roles in the picture.

He grabbed a pencil and began to revise the manuscript...

(End of this chapter)