Sketch

Author: Yu Chen
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The path to an art college is filled with hardships, and the suffering one must endure is inevitable. However, we should try to avoid or minimize detours. Currently, bookstores are filled with books for students preparing for art college entrance exams, yet these students still feel confused. Why? First, the works selected in such books are mostly long-term assignments, meticulously detailed and comprehensive, which cannot be achieved in the three or four hours of the college entrance exam. Second, these works may look stunning at first glance, seemingly flawless, but upon closer inspection, they are overly rigid in form, focusing solely on technique while lacking the talent and creativity of painting, losing the original aesthetic appeal and "painterly quality" of the work. This situation, to a certain extent, severely misguides students. Painting requires talent, while exams demand certain skills. In the complex and exhausting process of grading, works that capture the larger forms, generalize the images, and make appropriate choices stand out more and leave a stronger impression on the graders. This ability to synthesize holistically is more advanced than overly focusing on and details, as it reflects a higher stage of painting and better demonstrates your foundation. The exam is not only a competition of painting skills but also a competition of talent.