Zhong Qingguo Oil Pastel - Case Study of a Famous Contemporary Chinese Painter

Author: Jia Dejiang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Contemporary renowned oil painter Zhong Qingguo is such a versatile artist. His works are immersed in the charm of landscapes, celebrating figures; they showcase the expression of gouache techniques and the in-depth portrayal of oil painting. In the brushstrokes and colors that embody a touch of realism, the painter emphasizes the fusion between objective subjects and subjective sentiments, particularly the infusion of subjective emotions into form and color. This keeps his perception always in the forefront, becoming a significant factor in forming his style. His sensitivity to form allows him to achieve a "perceptual accuracy" through concise shaping techniques, rather than "mechanical accuracy." While the latter can ensure anatomical correctness, it loses the charm of artistic application. Lively modeling can never be achieved through precise measurements. Zhong Qingguo, male, born in 1962. Vice Director of the Advertising Department, School of Liberal Arts, Qingdao University, Associate Professor, Visiting Professor at the Qingdao Art Campus of Shen Science and Technology College. Member of the Shen Fine Arts Association. His works have been published in professional art magazines such as "Art," "Art Observation," "Watercolor Art," and "Chinese Watercolor." "Friends from Afar Arrive" (gouache) won the bronze prize at the 5th National Watercolor and Gouache Exhibition in 2000. "Mist Just Fades" (gouache) won the silver prize at the 2001 National Watercolor Figure Painting Exhibition. "Pilgrims" (oil painting) won the excellence prize at the 2001 China Oil Painting Exhibition. "The Holy City Is No Longer Far" (gouache) won the bronze prize at the 6th National Watercolor and Gouache Exhibition in 2002. "Zha Xi De Le" (gouache) won the bronze prize at the 1st National Gouache Exhibition in 2003. "Guarding" (gouache) won the excellence prize at the 10th National Art Exhibition in 2004. Many of his works have been collected by professional art museums.