Qisheng Xiesheng Tupu 100 Examples

Author: Yue Zhenwen et al.
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Features: Pine is an evergreen tree. Native to: Mainland China?Taiwan. Pines are distributed in temperate?cold or low to high-altitude cool mountainous regions in the Northern Hemisphere, with over 80 species. Taiwan also has native species, such as Taiwan two-leaf pine and Taiwan five-leaf pine, which are distributed in the low to high-altitude mountains of the Central Mountains. Pines are distributed in temperate?cold or low to high-altitude cool mountainous regions in the Northern Hemisphere, with over 80 species. Taiwan also has native species, such as Taiwan two-leaf pine and Taiwan five-leaf pine, which are distributed in the low to high-altitude mountains of the Central Mountains. The leaves are needle-shaped, monoecious, with a rugged tree posture, slow growth, and long lifespan.
Unique Pines: Huangshan's unique pines, taking stone as their mother and clouds as their milk, stand tall on the wind-swept cliffs. They are rugged and upright. The needles of Huangshan pines are short and thick, with flat tops as if cut, and their beauty in posture is unparalleled. Giant pines reach several meters tall, while small pines are less than a foot in size. Due to the wonders of nature, they are rugged and diverse: some stand tall and upright, like giants holding up the sky; some have lush branches that spread like flowing clouds; some have twisted trunks and gnarled branches, like the clear waves of a green dragon. Each is lifelike and exquisitely detailed. The famous pine in front of Yuiping Pavilion, over a thousand years old, still thrives and has become a symbol of the Chinese nation's hospitality. There are also many unique pines and strange rocks that complement each other, such as "Dream Pen Blooming" and "Magpie Climbing Plum Blossoms," which are exceptionally rare.
Pines are one of the most frequently used trees in landscape painting. Whether in the wilderness or on mountain peaks, pines grow everywhere. Pines can also be used as the main subject. When painting pines, one should first grasp three key features: first, the branches and trunks have blocky, scale-like cracks; second, the branches and trunks stretch horizontally like swimming dragons; third, the leaves turn into needle shapes. When painting, start with the trunk, outline it, and then draw the scale-like spots. The spots should vary in size and solidity, not be too large, otherwise the trunk will appear loose. The spots should be drawn in one go to achieve a sense of flow. Next, paint the branches. The branches can be painted with a left-right horizontal style, spreading long and relaxed. Through variations in height, length, and curvature, the graceful and diverse posture of the pine can be captured. Then, outline the pine needles. The composition of pine needles can be summarized into two main types: one is fan-shaped, and the other is wheel-shaped. The fan-shaped needles spread to the left and right, with a large degree of freedom and a more expressive style. The wheel-shaped needles gather at a central point, forming a "round wheel." Due to their more fixed shape, their variations are limited, and their expressiveness is not as strong as that of the fan-shaped needles.
Pines have a vigorous life force and can grow on barren cliffs, which is due to the role of their well-developed root systems. Therefore, painting pines well helps to convey their spirit. The roots of pines should be twisted and tightly anchored to the cliffs.