Chapter 1456: Chapter 1197: Continuous Shocks
Landscape Painting Area.
This painting is titled “The Ocean Embraces All Streams.”
Under the purely genuine brushwork, the internal connection between the ocean and the mountains and rocks seems to rge nature into a whole. The transition from the towering mountains to the nearby trees is natural. Within the rugged and robust mountains, and through the dense forest or groves, there is a sense of dampness exuding, filled with vigorous vitality, as if perfectly combining ntal state and genuine scenery. This makes the solid and majestic landscapes not lack elegance, revealing charm in their grandeur.
“Study from nature!”
“The scenery is so strangely marvelous and profound, unexpected yet not losing the true appearance of actual mountains and waters, captivating the viewer’s attention. Clearly, this is a master-level work, and across Blue Star, such skill can be counted on the fingers of one hand!”
“Is this a work of Shadow’s painting!?”
“It’s said that landscape painting does not emphasize form but rather aning. A tree, a rock, a platform, or a pavilion can all represent the artist’s intended imagery, without the need to fuss over perspective proportion issues. Yet this painting perfectly combines both, feeling like freehand brushwork and ticulous brushwork!”
“Shadow’s heart contains landscapes!”
“Everyone, great masters, so this is what Shadow is!”
“Even without seeing the other paintings, I dare assure that Shadow’s painting can definitely rank in the top ten or even top five on Blue Star. This painting does not slavishly adhere to ancient thods, incorporating era style on the basis of a deep understanding of traditional brush and ink language. It is so innovative!”
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Flora and Fauna Painting Area.
This painting is titled “King of Beasts.”
Animals can be classified under flora and fauna paintings. The picture uses a cliff as the background, with clusters of dead leaves swaying in the wind beside it, a waterfall rushing down from the mountain peaks in the distance, and the valley is enveloped in mist. Looking down from the mountain, the end is beyond sight.
“The brush strokes are delicate, and the lines are smooth!”
“This painting completely subverts my understanding of Shadow!”
“Although the tiger’s form is motionless, I seem to hear its deep roar. What a Shadow, what a king of beasts!”
“Too low!”
“What’s too low?”
“The ranking that the Literature and Art Association gave to Shadow is too low, at least in the top ten!”
“With such expressive power in the picture, not to ntion the top ten, even entering the top five is entirely possible. Look at the entire work, the combination of motion and stillness, distance and proximity, is just right. The interplay of reality and illusion feels like a storm crashing down—a fierce tiger, such tiger prowess with complete form and spirit!”
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Portrait Painting Area.
This painting is titled “The Unaffected Friendship.”
The layered azure rocks contain wind and rain, the deep green trees gather sumr’s chill. On the picture, several hermits sit beside the mountain rocks, birds chirp on the rocks, and there are ancient elegant trees and bamboo branches as decoration. Two people chat and laugh, drinking wine and discussing poetry, showing an unfettered deanor.
“Ancient style and imagery!”
“The composition of the work is so simple, with brush and ink emphasizing freehand, and the figures’ forms are vivid and lifelike.”
“How beautiful.”
“A gentleman’s friendship is bland like water.”
“With simple brush strokes, suspended branches, fine grass leaves, flowing water, fresh scenery are depicted. Two hermits sit under the shade of trees by the rocks, drinking and discussing poetry, a truly desirable life.”
“Is this the work of a comic artist?”
“Drawing comics is simply a waste of Shadow’s talent. Such crisp, lively traditional paintings, even those among the top ten famous masters wouldn’t dare claim superiority. I am entirely convinced. In the future, if anyone dares say Shadow is just a comic artist, they’ll hear from . At least put traditional painting before comics, the two are incomparable!”
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Different areas!
Countless exclamations!
Noisy voices form a chorus!
Incredible!
Absolutely incredible!
Master-level painting!
The pinnacle of Blue Star’s artistic enjoynt!
So people’s bodies tremble slightly!
It’s as if art lovers, situated in this exhibition, find their souls ascending in ecstasy!
Just as so audience mbers sighed.
These paintings completely subvert their understanding of Shadow!
Especially so audiences with a deep foundation in traditional painting, they felt a profound shock from the core, a strong artistic resonance from master-level craftsmanship!
Shadow shouldn’t be at the current ranking!
The Literature and Art Association underestimated him, the whole world underestimated him!
“I understand now!”
“Understand what?”
“I understand why all ten of the top famous art masters attended today to support, because Shadow possesses master-level painting skills!”
“Master level?”
“You must be a fan of Shadow’s comics; you might not be familiar with traditional painting circles. In the top ten painting masters, only the top four are recognized for having master-level painting skills. But no one expected, Shadow to be the fifth having master-level painting skills, which is why many just said he’s qualified to be in the top five, as only those four painting masters can be on par with him!”
“Are the billionaires here for this reason?”
“It seems not all of the wealthy are just pretentious; so of them can truly appreciate the subtleties in the paintings, but it still puzzles . Even if Shadow has master-level skills, today’s scene is indeed too magnificent.”
“Doesn’t matter now.”
“Anyway, Shadow is about to make a killing; the fifth painting master of Blue Star’s, Shadow’s ranking by the end of the year can definitely vault into the top five, maybe even into the top three, not impossible!”
“Isn’t that an exaggeration?”
“No exaggeration, not at all, you simply don’t understand the concept of master-level skills; this is the pinnacle of the art pyramid. They are the gods in the hearts of all who study painting and art enthusiasts!”
“We’ve always called him Shadow God.”
“In the world, there are wrong nas but never wrong nicknas!”
“Shadow is indeed a god; but not a God of Comics, he is the God of Painting!”
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anwhile, in the Freehand Brushwork Painting Area.
The top ten painting masters seem unaffected by the surrounding environnt, each one intensely focused on these works before them.
“Brilliant!”
“The mountains and trees in this painting are densely arranged, yet still manage to feel light within the weight, and graceful within the grand. I am not as good as him.”
“You’re certainly not as good as him.”
“This is a Master Level work, even among us, only people like Ol’ Li can confidently say they can create sothing of this caliber.”
“This piece is quite marvelous.”
“The entire layout is intricately designed and strictly disciplined, not only succinctly capturing the picturesque scenery of mountain dwellings but also flowing with poetic and dreamy lodies, containing a charming resonance beyond ink and brush, truly deserving of being called marvelous.”
“Mr. Li, what do you think?”
“The paintings are naturally extrely good, this Shadow’s skill is absolutely not beneath yours or mine. It can rank among the top on Blue Star. But weren’t you all saying that Shadow’s paintings work wonders akin to perfection, making one feel imrsed in the paintings, utterly absorbed and unable to extricate oneself? Yet regarding these paintings, they don’t seem quite as miraculous as you’ve described, at least not reaching perfection. However, for , this trip has already been worthwhile.”
The elderly man nad Li laughed.”
The others imdiately widened their eyes.
This Ol’ Li actually doubts them?
However, the exhibition has already been going on for so ti. Everyone has swept through twice, and where did the Shadow’s Painted Soul Series go? Could it be that it wasn’t displayed this ti?
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On the other side.
The ticulous brushwork painting area.
The wealthy gathered in groups of three to five, exclaiming in admiration as they observed.
“Amazing, just amazing!”
“I originally ca for the Painted Soul Series, but couldn’t have imagined that these non-Painted Soul level paintings could be so exquisite. Take a look at this painting; its magnificent and robust montum is truly heart-stirring. Even if I can’t procure a Painted Soul Series piece, owning one of these would be solace enough.”
“Indeed.”
“From his paintings, I see masculinity, an inherent charisma that ordinary people lack. He really excels at constructing both the scene and the ambiance; there’s grandeur in the strokes and outlines.”
“I don’t understand.”
“You’re the most honest one.”
“Although I can’t comprehend these paintings, let alone understand what Master Level painting skill is, I do admit these paintings are indeed magnificent, but I look forward more to the Painted Soul Series.”
“I’m thinking the sa.”
“Where did the Painted Soul Series go?”
Among these wealthy individuals, so have viewed the Painted Soul Series—the kind of works that can profoundly shock those unfamiliar with art. Yet, the paintings before them don’t universally convey their beauty and mood. Even if so affluent individuals can truly appreciate the charm due to familiarity, given their status, there’s no shortage of collectors among such master-level painters, as Blue Star has more than just Shadow as a master.
Like those top-tier painters.
The wealthy are most concerned about the Painted Soul Series.
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At the center of the exhibition hall.
Lin Yuan absorbed everyone’s reactions thoroughly.
The astonished exclamations continuously reached his ears.
Half an hour later.
Ling Feng, standing beside him, smiled and asked, “Teacher Admirable Fish, as the grand finale, should the Painted Soul Series be brought out now?”
Lin Yuan nodded.
This was a prearranged setup.
If everyone were to directly see the Painted Soul Series, fear was that the other ninety-nine paintings would beco mundane, so the exhibition hall temporarily hid the grand finale piece.
And now.
So much ti had passed.
Even if the visitors haven’t seen all ninety-nine paintings yet, considering the total duration of the visit, it’s ti to unveil the grand finale masterpiece to everyone.
“Everyone!”
Ling Feng, unable to contain himself, finally spoke, carrying an amplifier. His words imdiately drew everyone’s attention: “Today, a total of one hundred works are on display, and what everyone sees here are ninety-nine pieces.”
Swish!
The wealthy were energized!
The eyes of painting masters glead!
Soone couldn’t help asking: “Then where is the hundredth piece?”
Ling Feng said nothing, rely nodded to a staff mber beside him.
And then.
Suddenly, they all heard the sound of gears turning.
In the center of the exhibition hall.
A transparent glass display case descended from above.
Those with keen sight could imdiately see that inside the glass display case was a painting.
However, due to the distance, it wasn’t very clear, rely appearing larger than any other painting.
This sparked everyone’s interest instantly!
In fact, the previous ninety-nine paintings had already sparked intense interest.
And any painting hidden in the Central State Art Exhibition Hall until this mont is bound to be the best!
It seed like Shadow ntioned during promotion:
There is one pride piece of his in this national painting exhibition, which should be this one!
Whirr, whirr.
The crowd surged forward.
So seconds later, the painting landed.
This painting is an astonishing five ters long!
Undoubtedly the largest work in the exhibition!
Among those closest to the painting, a few spectators were the first to see five bold and vigorous characters on the picture:
Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains!!!
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