Chapter 162: Make a lot of money by becoming a disciple
"I'll just tell you what I feel." Li Yan actually didn't feel too much pressure. He was very confident in his 51 paintings.
As long as the skill breaks through 50%, it is invincible for the current status of "junior high school student".
Even placed in the entire environment, it has the power to fight.
He reasonably doubts that the 60% progress is the level that can be called "excellent" among all mankind.
"Say, what I want is your true feelings." Yang Chengzhang smiled.
“I don’t like this painting, and I don’t think it’s very good.” Li Yan said.
Guo Qiwen's eyes widened even more, and his mouth had a complicated smile.
"Oh?" Yang Chengzhang motioned for Li Yan to continue.
“Obviously, from the large expanse of white, this painting is about painting snow. Snow is neither an environment nor a foil, but the subject of the painting.” Li Yan began to analyze as he looked at the painting, “ There is nothing visible in the whole painting except snow. There is no old man fishing alone like Han Jiangxue. There is not a tree, a stone, or a boat, so there is no visual focus. ”
Yang Chengzhang nodded.
“I think it was intentional by the author. Combined with the title of the painting "White", this experience of losing focus in a snowy scene should be the theme of this painting. It may even be inspired by The author’s experience with snow blindness.”
Yang Chengzhang raised his eyebrows and secretly sighed that it felt so familiar.
“However, if the painting is based on this theme, the author has added some overly specific details in the painting. I can see the outline of the mountains in the distance, and there are also some traces of walking on the ground.” Li Yan said very seriously, "In other words, this painting looks white at first glance, but as long as you look closely, you can see that it is the first perspective of walking in the snow-capped mountains."
Guo Qiwen seems a little bit I understand why Yang Chengzhang is so fond of Li Yan.
"Personally speaking, I don't like to deal with it this way. After all, the author is worried that the audience will not understand what he painted. Colors with specific shapes are mixed in the chaotic white snow. The mountains in the distance and the footprints nearby are all mixed in. The painting is a weakened version of the lone boat and the coir raincoat."
"Why don't you like it?" Yang Chengzhang asked.
"Impure." Li Yan shook his head, "Since you have given up on other images and want to highlight this whiteness, why bother worrying about whether others can tell it is snow? Mountains and footprints can be there, and it is all white. It’s not possible, but I think it’s enough to add some special colors and express it lightly. The reality that was finally blurred is brought back by these realistic details.”
Yang Chengzhang. He nodded thoughtfully.
Li Yan added, "Of course, if the author is highlighting the experience of 'snow blindness' through this... feeling of whiteness at first glance, and then returning to reality upon closer inspection, that would be a good idea. It’s a wonderful thing. But in my personal opinion, I prefer to directly express a kind of illusion, and be pulled into the snow of the author’s creation, so as not to push the viewer out of reality.”
Yang Chengzhang clapped his hands, and Guo Qiwen also clapped his hands gently.
"Teacher Guo, do you understand?" Yang Chengzhang said cheerfully, as if showing off the treasure in his hand.
“Understood.”
“You need some snacks.”
“I don’t know how to teach,” Guo Qiwen shook his head gently, “Try your best.”< br>
"No need to teach." Yang Chengzhang waved his hand, "I want to help, not teach."
"I have been taught."
You two should pay attention to me who is waiting for a response?
“Li Yan, do you know who painted this painting?”
“You.”
Yang Chengzhang nodded, "Then you said in front of me that this painting is not good?"
"What you said must be true to my feelings, and I will say what I think."
"Very good." Yang Chengzhang patted Li Yan's head affectionately. "This painting is my early work. The entire creative idea and tangle are exactly the same as what you said. At that time, I wanted to innovate but was afraid of innovation. My master, Mr. Gao, also had a very shaky attitude and supported my innovation, but I couldn’t stand it. After I saw this painting, I became more and more dissatisfied. I stayed here as a warning to myself.”< br>
Wouldn’t that be...
Li Yan looked at the smiling Yang Chengzhang, and didn’t know whether he wanted to take the lead in expressing his stance and shout “Master” or what.
"Logically speaking, if you accept a disciple, I should watch you paint on the spot." Yang Chengzhang walked towards the study with his hands behind his back.
Guo Qiwen motioned to Li Yan to follow him, while he stayed put and looked at the paintings.
Is this going to be an apprenticeship ceremony?
When you enter the study room, what you see is a desk and bookshelf that look a bit like antiques. The ornaments also look like antiques, and the chandelier above your head also looks a bit like antiques... You can’t understand it at first glance, it’s just a look. A simple and expensive smell hits your nostrils.
Yang Chengzhang walked to the desk and began to sharpen ink.
"I saw your paintings in New Taipei No. 1 Middle School. Just like your understanding of painting, they are very spiritual. Spiritual energy is not a rare thing. Basically, there are younger children who like to draw. But as they As his skills became more proficient, his aura disappeared."
Li Yan slowly moved to Yang Chengzhang's side.
"You are rare, skilled, and still have aura. But you are a child who can do everything. If you treat painting as a trivial hobby, I am afraid that in two years you will be immersed in improving your skills and unable to extricate yourself. , but forgot the true meaning of painting.”
Li Yan felt a little embarrassed standing there, wondering if he should let Yang Chengzhang sharpen his ink for a while, and just stretched out his hand, but was interrupted by Teacher Yang:
“Don’t worry about this kind of worldliness, keep your personality and arrogance.”
Li Yan retracted his hand decisively and relaxed a lot.
Lao Yang, you are quite a nice person.
Yang Chengzhang finished grinding the ink and wrote four big characters on the white paper. His writing was vigorous and his level was very high. Then he solemnly took out a seal from the drawer, slowly clicked on the ink pad, and stamped it with a red seal.
God rewards those who work hard.
"Li Yan, I will give these four words to you. After you accept them, you will be my disciple."
Li Yan actually has no reason to refuse this kind of olive branch from a big boss.
Not to mention the improvement in painting skills, just the resources brought by his connections, he would be disrespecting his future if he hesitated for a second.
But... Li Yan is really a little scared of this villa, this decoration, and these antiques.
So he asked the magic question:
"Master, what do you do for a living?"
This sentence can be said to be the most vivid expression of Li Yan's true thoughts at this moment - the master needs to be called, and the concerns must also be there.
Yang Chengzhang was stunned by this sound, and he couldn't help but laugh when he realized it:
"You brat, I was a famous painter first, and then I became the dean of the academy and the beautician. Chairman of the association, I did not become a famous painter by holding this position. They asked me to take up these two positions, but I have been avoiding them for a long time. Why do you still care about this issue at such a young age? "
Then don’t worry... Li Yan happily took the calligraphy treasure and bowed to Yang Chengzhang.
"I called you Master just now, but you won't call me now?"
"Hey, don't you need to go through any rituals?"
"Rituals?"
"What three glasses of wine?" , Taishi chair, kneel down and worship..."
Yang Chengzhang patted Li Yan on the head, "Are you worshiping like this? There are not so many rules. From now on, you should study painting seriously and don't forget your master. Just who it is.”
"Thank you! Thank you! Master! Father!"
This shout was so loud that Guo Qiwen, who was standing at the door, heard it. He felt that he was lucky and passively became Li Yan's teacher. Chairman Yang also had to Continuously take the initiative to show your kindness.
"Okay, okay." Yang Chengzhang smiled very kindly, looking at Li Yan as if he were his grandson.
"Master, are all these works yours?" The relationship became much closer, and Li Yan became more relaxed and began to circle around and observe the paintings in the study.
"There are all the things in this room, Li Yan. Next, I will find a place for master and apprentice to paint well..."
"Master, maybe we have to wait until after the winter vacation."
Yang Chengzhang actually thought for a while before he suddenly realized, "I always forget that you are still a junior high school student... It's okay, there's a long way to go, study is the most important, study "Thank you, Master, for your understanding."
"Why don't you understand, you kid?" Yang Chengzhang laughed, "Okay, I can accept you as my disciple today." I feel very relieved. It’s a pity that I have a meal at noon and activities in the afternoon, so I can’t leave you to eat with Teacher Guo. As I said, the days are long.”
With a smile, Li Yan followed Yang Chengzhang and prepared to walk out of the study. , at this moment, Li Yan suddenly noticed that for the row of paintings placed in the corner of the study, there were labels attached to the corners of the picture frames.
"Hey, is this... the price of the painting?" Li Yan asked.
"Yes." Yang Chengzhang didn't take it seriously. "That batch of paintings was given to the gallery. It is determined to be sold, and a minimum price has been set."
Li Yan's whole body suddenly became full. After the electricity passed, he suddenly understood what it was like to rub his eyes because he couldn't believe what he saw in the novel.
That number is one, two, three, four, five, six...six digits?
Two hundred thousand?
A painting?
Left in a corner? Are there seven or eight more paintings like this?
“Are you sure you didn’t miss a decimal point?” the shocked Li Yan blurted out.
“These are the achievements of your master and my lifelong struggle.” Yang Chengzhang patted Li Yan on the head, “Take good care of the piece of paper in your hand. There are not many calligraphy and paintings stamped with my name. "
From newspaper manuscript fees to online manuscript fees to the auction of this painting... thousands, ten thousand, one hundred thousand, it is really rising.
Li Yan was breathing heavily. This wasn't paving the way for him. It was creating a long staircase!
On the way back in the car, Guo Qiwen asked Li Yan: "Becoming Teacher Yang's apprentice is what many young painters dream of. Cao Xinshuo from our school received the guidance of Teacher Yang and got to know many people in the circle. You have become a famous cartoonist after practicing for half a year, and you are now a closed disciple. How do you feel? "
"I need freedom"
"Huh?" It was unexpected by Guo Qiwen. An unexpected answer.
"I need a lot of time, Teacher Guo."
Guo Qiwen heard what Li Yan meant, "Teachers must fulfill their duties as teachers, and students also have rules that students need to abide by."
"I will produce convincing results, Teacher Guo."
“It’s not just about convincing me.”
“Yes, not just.”
(End of Chapter)