Landscape sketch

Author: Yue Qianshan
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Publishing Date: 2001-10-01
Features: Qianshan's landscape sketches are rooted in this philosophy. However, what is truly valuable is that Qianshan does not merely imitate the of "Lijiashui" on the surface but emphasizes his personal experiences. Moreover, in expressing these feelings, Qianshan closely adheres to the unique artistic language of Chinese painting, "brush and ink." Therefore, when we appreciate these sketches, we experience the pure essence of Chinese painting. The wide range of subjects is another distinctive feature of Qianshan's sketches. Whether it is towering mountains and vast rivers, a corner of a garden, forests, or streets, Qianshan handles them with ease and perfection, demonstrating his maturity in artistic treatment of different themes. The richness of his techniques is also a significant strength of his sketches. When depicting the same subject, some works are constructed with lines, others focus on dots, while others emphasize texture and layered ink. There are bright ink breaks, dry ink,, and even splashed ink. What is particularly valuable is that each technique is applied naturally, without forced or artificial additions, avoiding any pretense. In today's era where "production" methods are, facing the emotionally and, Qianshan's paintings stand out even more. Additionally, Qianshan has his own insights in sketching regarding,,, and the relationship between. As for his understanding of sketching itself, Qianshan appears more profound than the average person: "Sketching is an important process for accumulating creative experience and drawing inspiration from the source of creation. It is the necessary path to familiarize oneself with the subject and enter the realm of art. It is the crucial step for elevating technique to art. It is the key link in transforming life materials into artistic realms. It is the foundation for artists to fully unleash their imagination and creativity. It is a deepening process of re-experiencing objective things." It is precisely with such insights and the sincere pursuit of art that drives the artist to overcome hardships and sweat, extracting abundant results from life. Many of the outstanding works can be considered the product of "a spiritual encounter with mountains and rivers, transformed into traces." If they are placed among successful creations, it would hardly be an exaggeration. With a calm mindset, Qianshan is bound to take even more solid steps in his artistic journey. From his works, people will see a pure and sincere heart continuously merging into the clear and bright realm of the universe. This is my hope, and I believe it is also the hope of the readers who view this collection.