Rongbaozhai Painting Spectrum (95) by He Tianjian, Freehand Landscape

Author: He Tianjian (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2003-03-25
Features: He Tianjian, the veteran painter, set five requirements for his landscape painting creation, which are also highly beneficial for those who follow. He stipulated:
(1) Landscape paintings should 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 the viewer into the scene.
(3) Composition and technique should achieve a balance between simplicity and intricacy, as well as between brushwork and freehand painting.
(4) The light and color of nature are ever-changing. One must be adept at 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.