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

The meeting room of the Coastal Art Association.

The president and several vice presidents report their work to the leaders of several departments of culture, tourism and the Federation of Literary and Art Circles in turn.

The managers attending the meeting were all taking notes seriously.

After the report, several leaders gave instructions in turn.

"The celebration and tribute activities in October will be coordinated and arranged by the city's working group. All departments should attach great importance to it and cooperate with it. The artistic activities should be in line with the theme and the participation of the activities should be wide..."

“…come up with something new and exciting…”

“…can attract more audiences to participate and pay attention…”

Several senior executives of the association looked as if they had suddenly realized something, but they were actually very panicked. These instructions only contained macro requirements, but no specific operational standards.

After the meeting, the superior left.

The association’s managers held a collective meeting, then met in groups, and then held another collective meeting before finally coming up with several plans.

Several plans caused some waves during the process of being communicated.

"What? Permanent member?"

"Why should he?"

"Yes, a permanent member of the association. Does he have the qualifications? How old is he?"

In an office, several people from the Binhai Art Association who had a bad relationship with Jiang Zhe gathered together again.

Lao Bian remained silent, looking at the few people who were greatly shocked by the news.

Several people who were preparing for the celebration suddenly received news. In order to coordinate many activities, the Binhai Artists Association was going to set up a working group within the association. Jiang Zhe's name appeared on the working group list. It was said that someone also proposed that Jiang Zhe be appointed as a permanent director of the association.

Lao Bian waited until everyone quieted down before saying, "Don't worry. This is just a suggestion. It's not certain whether they are willing to come. Think about it, why did the association suddenly spread this news?"

"Lao Bian, tell me if you have any news." These people usually work hard just to get more titles, but they are never satisfied. Now that they can't get what they want, others can get it by sitting at home, how can they not be jealous?
Therefore, the tone of voice of several people was very aggressive.

Lao Bian was also unhappy: "The association needs to present some decent results as a gift. Tell me, do you have any decent results? Jiang Zhe won the award at the Biennale, that's an achievement."

"What's the point of winning an award? If you stack up my award certificates, they would be a foot high." Some people were not convinced.

Haha, Lao Bian said with a smile: “Think about it yourself, among those certificates, is there one that can compare with the Silver Lion Award of the Biennale?

Don't be unconvinced about this.

Is there anyone comparable to him in our coastal area? In fact, how many are there in the whole province? Why did he make such a big fuss about publicity after his return this time? It must be that several departments need this kind of publicity. "

"That means we can't attend."

"Yes, that's the young people's award."

"We're all over the age limit."

"Okay, now that we have the time, let's get busy and see if we can host any activities."

When it comes to interests, everyone has their own plans.

"I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

"I have another event to attend. You guys chat first." Several people said goodbye one after another.

This made those who originally wanted to gather people together to cause trouble let out a long sigh of helplessness.

The always smart Lao Bian also said goodbye. He had clearly realized that these people were getting farther and farther away from Jiang Zhe, and he could hardly even see his back.

……

Jiang Zhe is flipping through some newly published color monographs.

Once you have a creative direction and a goal, you must move forward step by step and steadily.

According to his plan, learning about modeling can be done step by step according to one's own needs with the help of systematic information; as for understanding of color, one can only study it on one's own.

During his research, he referred to the evolution of color perception in the history of painting.

From classicism to impressionism, there was a huge change in the color of paintings. The rapid progress of impressionism in color cognition greatly promoted the colors of post-impressionism, fauvism, cubism, and many modernist paintings.

These displays are both a legacy and related to the technological development of the time. The development of technology has allowed people to recognize and use some new colors, which is knowledge that can be put to good use.

Various contemporary technological developments allow people to mix a richer variety of colors in printing or in daily life.

Jiang Zhe feels that this knowledge can be fully applied to painting.

With this realization, he felt that the ready-made paints he had were no longer enough.

He decided to try to develop his own way of combining colors, starting with new materials.

Jiang Zhe found the colors that interested him from the new paints and immediately started making phone calls to order materials.

Whether it is coastal areas, provincial capitals, or even overseas, he now has channels to purchase various raw materials. Although it costs a lot, he cannot save money in these places.

Jiang Zhe made several calls in a row, and after finishing the order, he saw a missed call on his phone. It was Gu Qian's number.

He dialed Gu Qian's cell phone.

"Sorry, I was on the phone just now." "It's okay." Gu Qian was working, so she cut to the chase: "There's something I want to tell you in advance."

"You said."

"The association is preparing a series of activities for the October tribute and has set up a working group. We want to bring you in as well. We would also like to take this opportunity to give you the title of honorary director."

"What? Director?" Jiang Zhe said, "I don't understand. Why do you want me to do this? I still have to go to school."

Gu Qian said: "You don't need to do anything, just put your name on it and show up when there are activities. The reason why you are included is because you have achievements. With achievements, everyone can report to each other.

You don't want to answer it?"

Jiang Zhe said, "I don't need to hide anything when talking to you. I really don't want to get involved."

Gu Qian found a secluded place and said, "This matter has not been finalized yet. I just informed you in advance. If you don't want to participate, think about how to refuse. Find a suitable reason. I can't help you with this matter."

"I understand, thank you." Jiang Zhe thanked Gu Qian and ended the call.

He didn't want to get involved, but he knew that this kind of thing could not be avoided, nor could he wait passively, so he ran to Professor Qin's house and told Professor Qin the news and his thoughts.

Professor Qin said, "You don't want to participate, right?"

Jiang Zhe decisively expressed his refusal to participate.

Professor Qin said, "I also think that you shouldn't distract yourself. Let me ask the school if they can step in and push this matter off. I think there's a chance that this matter will get dragged out.

After all, once the association has made up its mind, it is difficult to change it. We will try our best to reduce the trouble for you.”

After talking about this, Professor Qin asked, "What are you painting at home recently?"

Jiang Zhe talked about his recent creations.

Professor Qin said, "After the semester starts, you will be a junior. The time for professional courses will be increased. Also, you can choose my studio."

"It's a must, unless you don't choose me."

Professor Qin smiled and said, "Okay, don't worry. Go back and prepare your work."

He told Jiang Zhe what to prepare for the start of school.

Jiang Zhe has been thinking about creation so much that he almost forgot that school is about to start.

He returned to the studio and called Sister Liao again, asking for her help.

After hearing this, Sister Liao said directly: "Don't worry too much about this matter. I guess they won't let you do any specific work, they should just let you put your name on it and coordinate with them. It's an honorary title.

Haha, although it seems a bit strange for you to have a title in your twenties, it is nothing compared to your achievements. "

After listening to Sister Liao's advice, Jiang Zhe was completely relieved.

The materials he ordered were delivered one after another.

Jiang Zhe put aside the association's affairs and began to polish the paint and try to mix the colors.

The newly made color is immediately used for verification...

On the walls of the studio hang several newly completed watercolor paintings.

These watercolor paintings are the subjects that Jiang Zhe is most familiar with, and he completed them using new materials and new color combinations.

His previously acquired watercolor skills enabled him to quickly familiarize himself with the new material and verify the color combinations he had conceived.

At this time, Jiang Zhe was applying color to his new work.

The drawing board with the mounted drawing paper was placed flat on the table. Jiang Zhe quickly spread the paint, skillfully controlling the water content and fluidity of the paint.

After painting some colors, he raised the drawing board at a 45° angle and let the colors flow freely for a while, using the unique structure of watercolor paper to create amazing details and texture.

When the color solidifies to a certain degree, he continues to carve.

When portraying the characters, the changes in light are accurately expressed, the inherent color and the ambient color echo and blend with each other, and the overall color tone is very harmonious.

This new set of pigments is bright and rich in layers. His technique fully demonstrates the light, transparent and lyrical aesthetic qualities of watercolor.

The picture was almost finished, and he stopped writing again to observe.

In the painting, a woman in light clothes stands by a pool. He uses only a few strokes to outline the figure's posture and capture the rhythm of the human body curves.

The pond, flowers, roadsides, and the reflection of the sky in the water in the painting are all used to set off the characters.

The colors of the characters and the courtyard form a contrast between cold and warm colors and complement each other, making the women in the courtyard environment look like lotus flowers emerging from the water, natural and giving the picture a romantic and poetic atmosphere.

Jiang Zhe feels that this style of work can easily bring the viewer into the situation he created, giving them an immersive visual experience and inspiring imagination.

Some of these experimental works succeeded, while others failed, but the overall direction was correct.

He disassembled the painting and put it together with his previous works. These subjects can basically be classified as watercolor portraits or figure paintings.

The women in these paintings are beautiful, plump, healthy and very charming. Based on his original paintings, he combined the development of new ideas and still has a style that appeals to both the elite and the masses.

After painting continuously, he took a short break and conceived new works. The previous few paintings were all based on Liu Yifei. He planned to paint a few more scenes of women dancing, using Teacher Luan as a reference to show the beauty of women themselves and the rhythmic beauty of dance.

(End of this chapter)