Zheng Jindong Sketch

Author: Zheng Jindong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The works in this book span nearly 20 years from 1964 to 1982, yet they remain radiant despite the passage of time. The content and form of this book are even more precious to read today. Mr. Zheng Jindong has a unique understanding of the concept, function, and role of sketches. He treats sketching as the main focus of his painting career, treating each sketch as a creative work, for which he has devoted more effort and sweat. He believes that the key to sketching lies in emotion—artists must have passion and maintain their best state to create works that resonate. He agrees with the artistic feeling of "pleasure in the midst of form, pleasure in the midst of structure." He values technique but opposes overthinking "technique." He says, sketching rejects dragging and procrastination, avoids repetition and revision, prefers shorter time over longer, and favors faster speed over slower. Mr. Zheng Jindong is deeply devoted to sketching, as if composing a series of passionate odes. Over the decades, he has guided and nurtured many outstanding art talents, some of whom have become renowned artists, while others have become leaders of art academies or graduate supervisors. Today, we recommend Zheng Jindong Sketches to eager young students, perhaps helping them overcome formulaic and dogmatic training methods and improve their sketching skills.