Chapter 208, Active Approach, Professor Qin's Guidance
Jiang Zhe walked out of the studio and saw Chen Yan waiting for him at the door.

"Let's go have lunch together." Chen Yan took the initiative to pull Jiang Zhe's arm: "When are you free today?"

Jiang Zhe smiled: "Your true colors were revealed in the second sentence?" Feeling Chen Yan's fingers preparing to exert force, he said: "I may have to go back to the studio tonight, after lunch."

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner." Chen Yan took Jiang Zhe's arm and walked towards the cafeteria.

After they had lunch, Chen Yan took Jiang Zhe to her classroom.

Jiang Zhe sat in Chen Yan's seat and watched her prepare everything.

There are several finished costume drawings in the table hole.

Jiang Zhe picked it up and looked at it, not wanting to say anything more. The painting level was just so-so, not much different from the last time he saw it.

"Just help me draw another one." Chen Yan prepared the materials.

The costume was made of various materials and required special effects, so she was unsure.

Jiang Zhe uses a variety of painting tools to simulate the effects of materials.

Seeing that Jiang Zhe was concentrating on the painting, Chen Yan quietly went out to get hot water.

While Jiang Zhe was painting, Chen Yan's classmates came to the classroom one after another.

Some people had seen Jiang Zhe and greeted him, while some people who didn't know Jiang Zhe secretly asked about his identity.

After knowing that Jiang Zhe was Chen Yan's boyfriend, several girls talked quietly and looked at Jiang Zhe from time to time.

Jiang Zhe suddenly smelled a strong fragrance and felt someone approaching him. He thought someone was watching him paint, but then he heard someone say, "Hello, are you Jiang Zhe?"

Jiang Zhe turned around and saw a girl standing behind him.

The first impression the girl gives people is that she is charming. Her long curly hair and relaxed figure when standing are very graceful, and with the makeup on her face, she looks particularly mature.

Jiang Zhe is willing to appreciate beauty, but he doesn't like overly mature or artificial beauty.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Ji Li, a model major." The girl extended her hand to Jiang Zhe.

Jiang Zhe had no intention of shaking hands. He just raised his hands to indicate that they were occupied by tools. "Sorry, my hands are dirty."

"It's okay. I've seen the portrait you painted of Yuan Xiaohan. It's amazing. I admire you very much. Do you still need a model? If you do, I can do it for free." Ji Li moved closer and closer.

Jiang Zhe moved back slightly: "Recently, I don't have time to paint portraits."

With a light cough, Chen Yan walked in.

The atmosphere in the classroom suddenly froze.

Those who were taking a lunch break or chatting in low voices in the classroom all widened their eyes, excitement and gossip revealed in their eyes. Some were even prepared for how to stop the fight if it broke out.

Chen Yan did not explode as everyone imagined. Instead, she calmly said to Ji Li, "Jiang Zhe already has a model. Besides, he doesn't have time recently."

"It's okay." Ji Li didn't seem embarrassed at all, and everyone around her secretly admired her.

"We want to talk in private." Chen Yan looked at Ji Li politely, and slowly leaned on Jiang Zhe.

"You two can chat. I won't disturb you any more." Ji Li said to Chen Yan, and waved to Jiang Zhe: "Let's chat next time."

Jiang Zhe was already feeling embarrassed, and when he heard this, he cursed in his heart, who would talk to you again!
He said nothing and continued to paint with his head down.

Ji Li walked out of the classroom with another classmate, talking and laughing.

The onlookers looked at Jiang Zhe, wanting to see what would happen next.

Chen Yan sat down against Jiang Zhe's back, resting her chin on his shoulder and her mouth close to his ear.

Jiang Zhe felt that he had done nothing and didn't want to do anything, so he didn't take what happened just now to heart.

However, he could feel Chen Yan's breathing and heartbeat. "I can't paint properly if you do this."

Chen Yan hummed lazily.

Jiang Zhe felt a breeze of hot air blowing on his ears.

Jiang Zhe whispered, "Can you stop being so sarcastic?"

"Humph~"

Jiang Zhe simply let her do whatever she wanted and quickly finished coloring it. "Write the rest of the design instructions yourself."

"I am leaving."

"I'll give it to you."

The two stood up and prepared to leave.

Several girls who were close to Chen Yan deliberately said loudly: "Jiang Zhe, are you not going to play anymore?"

"I'll go back and rest and won't disturb you." Jiang Zhe responded.

When you walk out of the studio, you can still hear the sound of laughter.

Chen Yan held Jiang Zhe's arm: "Hey. Did you feel moved just now?"

"What's the heartbeat?"

"Don't act stupid when Ji Li is talking to you."

Jiang Zhe said seriously: "You should see my answer, and you can also ask your classmates for confirmation."

"If I hadn't heard your answer, do you think you could have gotten away with it so easily?"

"What hurdle do I have to pass? I come to help you, do I still have to pass hurdles?" Jiang Zhe frowned and his eyes suddenly turned cold.

It was the first time that Chen Yan saw Jiang Zhe speak of something so coldly. She originally wanted to make a joke and give him a warning, but suddenly she panicked.

"What? Are you angry?" "Not angry."

"No." Chen Yan pushed Jiang Zhe to the corner, took the initiative to get close, and whispered softly: "I just saw Ji Li approaching you, and I was very angry, so I said weird things. Don't be angry."

Jiang Zhe narrowed his eyes and enjoyed the tenderness and consideration.

Only when you have enjoyed yourself to your satisfaction will you stop pretending.

After this little episode, the two became closer.

Jiang Zhe went back to the dormitory to take a nap to maintain sufficient energy. In the afternoon elective class, he successfully completed the ink line draft and painted a thin layer of plant color in some areas.

He stayed in his studio on Saturday and Sunday, and drew two pencil drafts in a 1:1 ratio to make the image more accurate.

In two days, he also scraped the oil painting base on the canvases on five frames twice to meet the basic requirements for oil painting creation.

On Monday noon, Jiang Zhe came to Professor Qin's office with two drafts.

Professor Qin smiled when he saw Jiang Zhe unfold the draft that was the same size as the final draft. "Not bad, I can see that you are well prepared."

At this time, Teacher Hu came to deliver materials.

Professor Qin said to her, "You are also preparing a work, come and listen."

After Teacher Hu sat down, Professor Qin said to Jiang Zhe, "Tell me first, what do you think?"

Neither of them interrupted as Jiang Zhe described his thoughts.

After Jiang Zhe finished speaking, Professor Qin said, “After determining the size and details of these two paintings, I will be able to see them more clearly.

I personally prefer your painting of the container terminal. This painting has been altered to make it feel more relaxed and free.

In the first painting, although you handled the spatial relationship very well, my first impression was that the painting was too similar.

The shape is accurate and the spatial hierarchy is clear, but there is a problem.

"I've talked about this before." He glanced at Teacher Hu. "Sometimes, drawing too much like the original can be a constraint, and many people don't understand.

For example, when you visit a scenic spot and are moved by the scenery, you unconsciously want to paint it. The end result is that the painting is too realistic and you end up losing your own style and failing to express your own understanding.

Such pictures will appear similar, which is being bound by the reference image.

This kind of theme creation usually has this kind of problem. Your painting is not wrong, and if it is exhibited, it may be praised, but the publicity is higher than the artistry.

If you find an old coastal person, he can even tell which building was built in your painting. "

Professor Qin paused for a moment and continued, "Let's look at another of your works. In your painting, you made great changes to the container terminal. The layout, arrangement direction, color, and form of the containers have a strong modern and industrial beauty. This kind of industrial beauty does not give people a sense of oppression, but rather has a grand momentum. This is the unique beauty that a good work should have. Can you understand?"

Jiang Zhe said: "I will slowly understand, thank you teacher. Teacher, can I send both of these paintings to the exhibition?"

Professor Qin looked at Jiang Zhe and asked, "If you are sure, I can help you tell me. But you have to think it through.

The association or organizer does not want poorly painted works at all, and they will be returned after the exhibition is completed.

However, if your work is good, I think it is very likely that it will not be returned to you, but will be collected by a certain department or a museum. Are you willing to give it up?"

Jiang Zhe had already planned: "Shede is originally a proposition creation."

"Okay, go back early. I also need to rest for a while." Professor Qin saw the guest off.

"Sorry to disturb your rest." Jiang Zhe said goodbye hurriedly.

After Jiang Zhe left, Teacher Hu reported his work to Professor Qin and then prepared to leave.

"Don't worry. How is your work going?" Professor Qin asked.

"We are preparing it."

Professor Qin advised: "You have to do the administrative work, but don't lose sight of your major."

"Don't worry." Teacher Hu hesitated for a moment and asked, "Teacher, do you think Jiang Zhe's works are really likely to be collected by others?"

Professor Qin said: "From the draft, he has prepared very well and it won't be too bad. He may win an honor."

"You think so?"

“He’s good enough at drawing, and I’m not just talking about technique.

You have also been painting for many years. In terms of technique, you are no weaker than Jiang Zhe. However, when it comes to creating beauty, your expression is weaker.

I said so, don't worry.

Understanding and grasping beauty may be a matter of understanding in an instant.

In addition, Jiang Zhe is now famous to a certain extent. Many people will pay attention to his works after knowing the price of his works.

It’s a bit like a snowball that keeps getting bigger and bigger.”

Teacher Hu asked: "Teacher, what work are you preparing this time?"

Professor Qin laughed and said, "I paint the subjects I am best at."

"Aren't you afraid that people will say you're just trying to make do?"

Professor Qin said calmly: "Don't worry, I'm at my age, I have everything I should have, I don't want to fight for it. For me, it's not necessarily glorious to win, and it's even more shameful to lose. In this case, why bother fighting?
I know that many people will say that I am too old-fashioned by doing this.

At this age, I don’t care much about some things anymore.”

He narrowed his eyes and leaned back on the sofa: "Okay, I'm going to rest."

Teacher Hu closed the door quietly and left the office.

(End of this chapter)