Lin Yuan was not aware of what was happening at the exhibition, but the exhibition caused such a big commotion that it naturally could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of reporters.
Especially when it involves Yingzi and two big names in the Chinese painting circle, and even Zheng Jing, Qu's father!
At noon that day.
The news that Yingzi's Chinese paintings caused a huge sensation at the exhibition and were highly praised by two big names in the Chinese painting world was reported by the media!
"Shadow can actually paint in Chinese?"
"A shadow masterpiece suddenly appeared at a Chinese painting exhibition!"
"The goddess of Chinese painting Qiu Yu praised Yingzi's works in the exhibition: a masterpiece!"
"Luo Cheng, a master in Chinese painting: Shadow changed my impression and view of cartoonists."
"Shadow Chinese Painting Debut: Galloping Horses!"
"In a certain art exhibition, the shadow Chinese painting Virgo's "Running Horse" shocked the audience and attracted the attention of countless painting enthusiasts!"
《…》
At the same time as the news report, a photo of "Running Horses" that had been processed with professional technology to restore its original appearance as much as possible also appeared on the Internet!
Suddenly, netizens were shocked!
"Holy crap, is this a Chinese painting of Shadow?"
“This Galloping Horses painting looks quite impressive!”
"The comics world can no longer accommodate the Shadow God. Is he going to enter the Chinese painting world? This painting is absolutely amazing!"
“Although I don’t know how to paint, this picture is really beautiful!”
“It looks even better than many masterpieces by great masters!”
"Have the masters of Chinese painting always looked down on the comics industry? I remember a master once publicly criticized the comics industry, saying they were not painters but businessmen. Now they have been slapped in the face by the God of Shadows!"
"Damn, even I got slapped in the face, Shadow is too strong!"
"Chinese painting and comics are not the same concept. I always thought that Ying Shen's painting skills were reflected in comics, but I didn't expect that his Chinese painting skills are no worse than his comics!"
"This news is ridiculous. Would a group of Chinese painting enthusiasts praise shadows?"
“Hehehe, what else can I do but praise it? This painting of Galloping Horses is enough to make all Chinese painting lovers shut up!”
"Don't traditional painting enthusiasts say that cartoonists' works are all vulgar?"
"… "
Netizens are not unaware of the chain of contempt in the painting world.
Those Chinese painting enthusiasts who pride themselves on their high standards have always looked down upon comics.
Even Shadow, the No. 1 comic book artist, probably wouldn't be able to convince them.
There may even be people who specifically express their sense of superiority by criticizing Shadow, the number one person in the comics world.
but…
No matter how much they despise cartoons, Chinese painting enthusiasts can only accept this painting of "Running Horses" with a pinch of their noses!
Netizens can guess this even without media coverage!
Not to mention…
Soon, people who were at the scene told the stories of what happened at the exhibition online.
You know, not all the people at the scene are self-proclaimed high-end Chinese painting enthusiasts, there are also a small number of Shadow fans.
This is a group of Shadow's fans being suppressed by Chinese painting enthusiasts at the exhibition and they dare not argue.
Now with the "Running Horses" painting, this group of people can't help themselves!
What happened at the exhibition was narrated in detail by some netizens who were present.
There are also some chat records that reveal the truth and are forwarded by major chat groups.
Suddenly, the Internet became more lively!
"puff!"
"There's still this?"
“You can imagine the scene at that time.”
“It turns out there is a shadow version of Butterfly Loves Flowers on the scene!”
"The Shadow God is really good. He actually used this method to create a Butterfly Love Flower in the end!"
"Wouldn't those Chinese painting enthusiasts be embarrassed to death?"
“Hahahahahahaha, a bunch of Chinese painting enthusiasts were praising the Galloping Horse Painting crazily in order to step on Butterfly Loves Flower, but they didn’t expect that the Galloping Horse Painting was also Yingzi’s work. They were so dumbfounded on the spot!”
"If you tell them to show off, you'll have to give them a good slap in the face!"
"This group of people usually look down on us comic book fans, and say that we are fat otakus who only like paper figures. Today, Shadow God has really let our comic book circle vent its anger!"
"… "
The chain of contempt is everywhere.
Many traditional painting masters look down on cartoonists, and those who like traditional painting look down on comics enthusiasts.
This phenomenon has a long history.
Both sides have been arguing for years.
However, the appearance of Yingzi's "Running Horses" has, to some extent, hit traditional painting enthusiasts, and even some big names in the traditional painting world!
For a while.
Many traditional painting enthusiasts remained silent.
Depend on!
It’s so unfair!
It’s amazing that a cartoonist has such attainments in Chinese painting!
That’s not all.
Many painting masters were shocked after seeing the level of "Running Horses". Master-level painting skills are no joke!
"Is this drawn by Shadow?"
“Is there a character of this level in cartoonists?”
"With such an amazing level, why is he drawing comics? It's such a waste of talent!"
"This shadow does have some talent, but he chose to draw comics. He is so depraved."
"I think comics are also a type of painting and should not be dismissed with one stroke. Comics have been developing better and better in recent years, and a number of excellent works have emerged."
"Comics are just a sideline after all. The reason why Zhao Zhou's paintings are world-famous is because he is not materialistic!"
"Who says painter Zhao Zhou is not mercenary?"
"Are those priceless paintings by Zhao Zhou just for show?"
"… "
There was even some debate in the traditional painting community because of "Running Horses".
However, one thing is undeniable: with the shocking appearance of "Running Horses", Yingzi successfully took the first step into the traditional painting world!
…
Inside the studio.
Jin Mu said to Lin Yuan excitedly:
"You are just beginning to gain fame in the traditional painting world now. Once you become a big shot in the traditional painting world, your paintings will be valuable in the future!"
"Aren't painters' works only valuable after they die?"
Lin Yuan curled his lips.
Jinmu was stunned:
"What kind of theory is this? Although the works of a painter are more valuable after his death, that is because after the painter's death, the works become posthumous works. The works of most great painters were sold at very high prices when they were alive."
"Is there?"
Lin Yuan doesn't have much knowledge in this area.
Jin Mu laughed: "Of course there is, Zhao Zhou, you know it, right?"
"Um."
Zhao Zhou will join Blue Star's merger process in a few months.
Lin Yuan knew something about Zhao Zhou. He had looked up information about him online when he was bored.
The most distinctive features of Zhaozhou are:
Admire the ancient style!
It is said that during festivals, even ordinary local residents like to go out wearing ancient costumes.
It's not just about clothing culture.
The people of Zhaozhou are also particularly fond of music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Especially in calligraphy and painting, Zhaozhou people are extremely good at them.
The classical art handed down from ancient times has been well preserved in Zhaozhou.
It's not just art, even the ancient buildings are well maintained by the people of Zhaozhou.
This has led to people from all continents on Blue Star liking to travel to Zhaozhou.
There are endless well-preserved ancient buildings such as ancient temples, ancient pagodas and ancient towns there!
Lin Yuan was still thinking about having a chance to visit Zhaozhou.
Whenever people from Blue Star mention Zhaozhou, they always sigh that in Zhaozhou they seem to be able to touch the traces of life of the ancients, and even their speech is very elegant.
This is closely related to Zhaozhou's pursuit of ancient style for countless years.
Jin Mu said, "Since you know Zhaozhou, you should know that the Blue Star Painting Saint is from Zhaozhou. Although the Painting Saint lived for hundreds of years, his works are extremely popular. One of the most classic paintings was once auctioned for a sky-high price of nearly 1 billion yuan, setting a record in the painting world. The buyer was a local tycoon from Zhaozhou!"
Lin Yuan: "Then isn't it true that works only become valuable after death?"
Jin Mu shook his head: "I am just describing to you the passion of Zhao people for painting. In fact, many famous contemporary painters in Zhaozhou have valuable works. The auction prices of paintings by the most famous ones have exceeded 100 million!"
Lin Yuan was stunned: "A contemporary work has an auction price of over 100 million?"
Jin Mu smiled and said, "That was 20 years ago. The market is not so exaggerated now, but although there are not many works that are sold for millions or even tens of millions, they do exist, and they are all works of contemporary people."
Lin Yuan: “…”
Jin Mu continued, "Zhaozhou holds a large-scale calligraphy and painting auction every year. This is a grand event that the entire Blue Star pays attention to. Every year, some contemporary painters' works are sold at sky-high prices at the calligraphy and painting auction. So your view that painters' works are only valuable after they die is not true. However, it is true that only Zhaozhou's calligraphy and painting auctions can frequently produce sky-high-priced works. The level of traditional painters in other continents is always lower than that of Zhaozhou."
Speaking of this.
Jin Mu said with some yearning: "At the calligraphy and painting auction, the works of contemporary masters such as Zhao Zhou triggered a fight among mysterious wealthy people, and the constantly refreshed sky-high prices were dazzling. I have witnessed that scene once, and it was really shocking. If you are not in it, it is difficult to appreciate the ultimate pursuit of calligraphy and painting by that group of people. It is not often that you can see the scene of top wealthy people spending money like water for a piece of calligraphy or painting."
"… "
Lin Yuan still didn't speak, but key words such as "Zhaozhou", "calligraphy and painting auction", and "rich man bidding" had already taken root deeply in his heart.
If you have the chance, would you like to participate in such a grand event
Having said that.
With my fame, even if I bring out some classics from the earth, will those wealthy or even super-rich people really buy it
Inexplicably.
Lin Yuan was looking forward to Zhao Zhou joining the merger.
"It is conceivable that once Zhaozhou joins the merger, famous calligraphers and painters from all continents will flock to it. Who wouldn't want to have their works listed at the Zhaozhou calligraphy and painting auction and attract countless people to pursue them?"
Jinmu said firmly.
Lin Yuan nodded. Blue Star was a magical place. Each continent had its own artistic characteristics, and Zhaozhou seemed to be very compatible with Lin Yuan's abilities.
You know.
Lin Yuan not only has master-level painting skills, but has also just acquired master-level calligraphy skills!
These two abilities are surprisingly what the people of Zhaozhou admire and pursue the most!