New Perspectives Sketchbook, Volume 3

Author: Chen Huaxin
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Based on a certain amount of sketching practice, revisiting and reflecting on sketching issues can lead to new insights into the very concept of sketching. This indicates that we have taken a step forward in the field of sketching. In fact, the concept of sketching refers to a simple and clear mode of expression, but its essential meaning far exceeds its concept itself. In other words, the essence of learning sketching is not just about sketching issues but also about artistic issues. Therefore, in the process of learning sketching, we should not simply view it as a technical issue but should explore the laws of artistic coexistence through the gradual mastery of sketching techniques, such as observation methods, proportional relationships, structural combinations, and perspective principles. This enables the eyes, heart, and hands to express the genuine emotions derived from objective objects simultaneously. In the midst of complex forms, we shape the objects into generalized, powerful, and artistically authentic representations beyond mere objective realism, making them more compelling. We must respect the objective objects while capturing the artistic spirit of the composition, allowing intuitive perceptions and intellectual understanding to interact. Only in this way can we truly grasp the essence of sketching.