Rongbaozhai Painting Spectrum: Modern Edition 95 Freehand Landscape: Modern Edition (Freehand Landscape)

Author: He Tianjian
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Publish Date: 2000-05-01
Features: He Tianjian, the veteran painter, set five requirements for his landscape painting creation, which are also highly beneficial for later learners. He stipulated:
(1) Landscape paintings must embody the spirit of the era. Even if figures or rocks and trees are not depicted, the atmosphere of the time should be considered.
(2) The painting segments should be captivating, with a grand atmosphere when viewed from a distance and exquisite brushwork when examined up close, drawing viewers into the scene.
(3) Composition and technique should achieve a balance between openness and density, as well as between meticulous and freehand styles.
(4) The light and color of nature are ever-changing. One must be skilled in capturing and selecting them. The colors should be applied smoothly, richly, and vibrantly, giving a sense of purity.
(5) Good paintings are enjoyable for both the refined and the common. Everyone can understand them, but few can create them.