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

Jiang Zhe wrote the last word of the poem, and his strokes were particularly crisp and decisive.

Put down the brush, unfold the album, and look closely at the entire calligraphy.

In the second piece of calligraphy, the number of characters in each line is different and the layout is particularly free, which adds to the interest.

Jiang Zhe was very satisfied with the two pieces of calligraphy. Through these practices, he confirmed that he could use the skills proficiently.

After signing his name, he felt that something was still missing.

"You haven't stamped it yet?" Meng Xi reminded.

Jiang Zhe took out the seal material and carving knife, ready to carve it immediately.

Meng Xi helped him clean up the table and asked, "Do you want to take a break?"

"No need." Jiang Zhe picked up the teacup and drank the tea in one gulp.

Tea at the right temperature is especially thirst-quenching.

He poured himself another cup, put it aside to cool, then designed the printing draft and transferred it onto the printing surface.

After obtaining Jiang Zhe's consent, Meng Xi took the album to look at it.

Although she didn't understand calligraphy, she felt that this calligraphy work was no different from those famous calligraphy works sold outside, and was even more intuitive than those printed ones.

She put down the album only after she heard the sound of Jiang Zhe starting to carve the stone.

Jiang Zhe held a carving knife in his hand, carving the surface of a small seal. He used the cutting knife and punching knife alternately, and the only sound in the private room was the collision between the metal carving knife and the seal material.

Meng Xi held his chin with his hand and watched him carve the seal intently.

The faint aroma of tea and the quiet environment set off the unique charm of seal carving, allowing her to immerse herself in it.

Jiang Zhe carved a name seal and continued to use the double-sided printing method to carve calligraphy and painting seals.

Engrave, try stamping, modify, try again.

Because his seal carving skills did not reach the level of calligraphy, he had to make repeated adjustments.

For the two characters of his name, he used the white characters of Han Dynasty seals, imitating the cast seals of the Han Dynasty. The characters are square and stable. The strokes of the white characters and the red characters are appropriately sparse and dense.

After several adjustments, the printed surface becomes simple, hazy, colorful, with a sense of conflict and implicit beauty, natural and stable. It does not affect the recognition of the character shape, but also properly integrates the fragmented into a whole, enhancing the rhythmic sense of the retained space.

Jiang Zhe himself felt satisfied.

The other calligraphy and painting seal uses red characters. The characters are graceful and graceful, and the lines are smooth and beautiful, just like a young lady. If you add one point, it will be too long, and if you subtract one point, it will be too short.

He liked the seal carving of Chen Julai and Fang Jiekan, so he referred to the techniques of the two masters during the carving process.

Dip the ink in cinnabar ink and seal the signature of the two pieces of calligraphy. Paper mulberry paper, pine soot ink, and cinnabar seal are simple and elegant, yet not dull.

"It looks good." Meng Xi praised: "There are still some empty spaces at the back of the album, what are you going to do with them?"

Jiang Zhe wrote three words of Du Fu's poem on the paper label on the cover of the album, and then said: "These spaces will be left empty. If someone collects this calligraphy in the future, they can put their own seal in the empty space and write down what they see and think."

He wanted to experiment with his newly acquired skills and had no intention of selling the two paintings for the time being, but he could leave some room for future changes.

These words aroused Meng Xi's thoughts.

When she heard Jiang Zhe say that he was tired from writing and wanted to take a break, she immediately helped to pack up the tools.

While packing up the practice manuscripts, she asked, "Jiang Zhe, can I buy one of your manuscripts written on stationery?"

Jiang Zhe took a sip of tea and said, "These pictures are not well written."

"It's okay. The calligraphy is too good. I can't afford it."

Jiang Zhe thought about it and felt that no matter how high or low the level was, it was not suitable. He might as well treat it as an early investment to see what surprises the system could give him.

"These are all manuscripts. If you like, pick one."

"Thank you." Meng Xi had a goal in mind and left behind a painting called "Happy Rain on a Spring Night".

She carefully protected the calligraphy and did not ask for a signature or seal. "What is the price of this calligraphy?"

Jiang Zhe said, "This is for you."

"No." "If you don't sign and stamp, I won't pay you." Jiang Zhe said.

Meng Xi hesitated for a moment and said, "I'll take care of today's lunch. In addition, I'd like you to carve a seal for me, but I have to charge for it."

She took out a piece of seal material. "When you bought the seal material, I also bought one. I originally wanted to learn from you, but after watching you carve the seal, I felt that I might not be able to learn it. I'd better ask you to carve it yourself."

Jiang Zhe said: "I have never sold any seal carving works. How about this, if you ask me to carve a seal, don't pay me.

How about I pick one of your paintings for my personal collection? "

"Okay. Thank you for helping me raise my status and the price of my work." Meng Xi was smart and knew that he had taken advantage, so he said, "You are going to Venice, so I will give you a gift."

Jiang Zhe took the seal material, looked at it and asked, "What gift do you plan to give?"

"I noticed that you don't have a bag to carry your tools when you go out, so I'll give you one. Tell me, what tools are you going to take with you this time?"

Jiang Zhe pointed out the tools he planned to take to Venice.

Meng Xi recorded everything. "Don't worry, I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Jiang Zhe quickly designed a seal.

The seal material Mengxi bought was slightly larger, about 2.5 cm square.

Jiang Zhe designed a seal with multiple auspicious words: May Mengxi be blessed with great fortune and prosperity every day.

This seal is from a lucky seal of Mr. Daqian. It is in the style of an ancient seal. It was carved by Chen Julai for Mr. Daqian.

Jiang Zhe slightly changed the writing style, seal content and layout to make the structure more relaxed and generous.

Meng Xi read the manuscript and was very satisfied.

"I'll treat you to lunch today, and you can pick one of my paintings."

"Thank you. I need to carve this seal slowly. Give me a day."

"no problem."

After lunch, Jiang Zhe picked a watercolor painting from Meng Xi's paintings.

This painting did not meet his aesthetic requirements, but the point was to deepen the connection.

After spending a few hours together, both of them felt happy. They agreed on the next time to meet and then went back.

Jiang Zhe returned to the hotel, took a short rest, and carved a seal for Meng Xi.

Soon, he received a call from Sister Liao and prepared several calligraphy works again.

The next day, he followed Sister Liao's instructions and went to a propaganda department.

It was his first time entering an institution of this level, and he felt a little uneasy. After he gave his name, a staff member led him to meet a senior director.

Director Gao is a middle-aged man in his forties, and he is very enthusiastic about Jiang Zhe.

First, he congratulated him on his participation in the exhibition, then asked about the details of the exhibition, and finally, gave Jiang Zhe some suggestions, such as what kind of publicity he could do for the country in some activities.

Jiang Zhe took note of the suggestion carefully.

This cautious attitude made Director Gao very satisfied, and he felt that this young man was different from the rumors.

Jiang Zhe said goodbye and left, and Director Gao personally sent Jiang Zhe out of the unit.

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Zhe went to a certain department and met Director Song who had helped him before; finally he went to a certain department to visit a leader.

The several meetings went very smoothly and Jiang Zhe received some suggestions.

The people who made suggestions specifically told Jiang Zhe that these suggestions were not mandatory requirements.

Jiang Zhe said that he did his best.

After doing all this according to Sister Liao’s instructions, Jiang Zhe called Sister Liao.

After listening to the details, Sister Liao said, "That's enough. Just show your attitude."

(End of this chapter)