Metal items

Author: Cheng Yongjun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Still life painting in color is a mandatory subject for entrance exams in art majors at higher education institutions and one of the fundamental methods for color training. The purpose of studying still life painting in color is to cultivate the ability to depict the texture, volume, space, and tonal balance of still life objects using color language. Excellent candidates are often those who, after extensively copying model paintings, have absorbed and integrated them to form their own unique styles, gaining recognition from examiners. This demonstrates the importance of copying model paintings in both test-oriented education and basic education. When compiling test-oriented books, our publishing house adheres to the principle of "serving society and caring for candidates," timely releasing the "Still Life Monochrome Color Training" series. This series is authored by experienced teachers who work as examiners in higher education institutions and have research on test-oriented education for college entrance exams. The subjects chosen for sketching are those that are easy to depict and frequently appear in exams, such as ceramic pots, fruits, vases, vegetables, and beverages. The main focus is on training how to express these objects with different shapes, colors, and textures through the unique color effects of watercolor. For students with some painting experience, we have added the copying of glassware and some stainless steel products to enhance their understanding of special textures like transparency and metal, in response to the increasing difficulty of exam conditions. Color is emotional, as people's cultivation, preferences, and moods differ, leading to varying perceptions of color. Therefore, the cultivation of color control skills is not limited to copying. Only through continuous accumulation in study and life—observing, copying, and reflecting—can one create emotionally resonant artworks. We hope that through the copying practice in this book, it can open the door for students who are at the threshold of the art world.