Text: Yanran, Chief Beauty Appreciation Officer of the Academy
Liu Zhaohong, a famous contemporary painter, loves the art of painting, and he has been working diligently and tirelessly practicing traditional painting techniques, and now he has absorbed the essence of the ancients' brushwork, coloring and other techniques.
However, he did not want to be confined to the ancients, and created a distinctive artistic style, which shows that he is full of innovative spirit.
In his opinion, painters should bring forth the new on the basis of the techniques of their predecessors, form a unique style of painting, and integrate the atmosphere of the new era, so as to truly promote the prosperity and development of traditional Chinese painting art.
Next, let's enjoy his 6 masterpieces: the pen and ink are sophisticated and free, elegant and refined, and have a beautiful meaning!
Huaguo Mountain is the hometown of the Monkey King Sun Wukong in the classical novel "Journey to the West".
Huaguo Mountain can be called a unique place, although it is in the world, it is fairy-like, the mountains and rivers are beautiful and picturesque, the water curtain cave is even more magical, and Sun Wukong has also been practicing magic in the cave.
This painting is based on the Huaguo Mountain in the novel, called "Fudi Cave Heaven", the title is: Fushou Land on Huaguo Mountain, and the water curtain cave cultivates magical powers.
With exquisite techniques and exquisite ideas, the painter successfully presented the fantasy and beauty of Huaguo Mountain and Water Curtain Cave in front of the world, which is amazing and immersive, and truly feels the beauty of the hometown of the Monkey King.
In the distance, it shows the peculiarity of the water curtain hole: I see the peak standing, the momentum is magnificent, and a curtain of waterfalls is like a white dragon, flying in the mountains. It is possible that the Monkey King is cultivating his supernatural powers in the Water Curtain Cave at this moment, devoting himself wholeheartedly and turning a deaf ear to the affairs of the world.
Nearby, there is a scene of monkeys playing, nine handsome monkeys with different looks, and the five on the left are feasting on ripe fruits. The two in the middle are jumping on the pine trees as they please, which is very pleasant. The two on the right snuggled together, in a happy mood and looking serene.
The two pines are undoubtedly the finishing touch, their branches are beautiful, the pine needles are dense, and the spirit is elegant, and they are already alive. Matsuyuki's indomitable and precious spirit permeates the painting, embellishing the whole painting more and more elegantly and holy.
The whole picture is exquisite, the composition is rigorous and ingenious, the shape is precise and expressive, and the artistic conception is profound, highlighting the painter's transcendent ideological realm.
The painter Liu Zhaohong is good at painting monkeys, and he has always been able to express the charm of monkeys, which are wonderful creatures in nature, and this painting is no different.
The eight monkeys in the painting are like gods, not seeking to be similar, but striving to be similar, and the spirit of the monkeys jumps on the paper, which makes people fall in love at first sight.
The monkeys are enjoying themselves leisurely under the peach tree at the moment, so unhappy, the monkey on the right is bouncing, showing youth and vitality. The middle ones snuggled together, carefree, and the largest white monkey had picked a peach at some point, and held it in his arms to feast at any time.
Those peach trees, vigorous and upright, graceful and graceful, the green leaves show the freshness and vigor of life. Those peaches are full and round, and they don't lose their fairy spirit, which is very wonderful.
I can't help sighing: "The banana leaves are full of spring color, which refers to the longevity of the peach." ”
The whole painting is natural, the brushwork is smart, the color is rich and elegant, fresh and refined, and the layout is ingenious. The whole picture means that it is full of blessings and longevity, which can be described as beautiful!
"If you want to pick peaches and return to life, Penglai is shallow and half mulberry fields."
The name of this painting is "Shoubi Nanshan", which aims to send people the best wishes: blessings such as the East China Sea, Shoubi Nanshan, good luck is always with you, and there are many blessings!
The painter Liu Zhaohong already knows the inner spirit of the monkey in his chest, so he can easily express the spirit of the monkey when he paints.
The monkeys in the painting are playing among the pines and peaches, pampering and forgetting, and three of the monkeys have a soft spot for peaches, and they each hold a peach, and they can't put it down.
The flowing water here is murmuring, the rock and the green grass are vivid, and you can also feel the wisps of fairy energy dancing in the mountains and fields, instantly purifying people's hearts.
"I am familiar with the peaches, and I have read a thousand years."
The peach tree and the pine tree complement each other, adding a lot of elegance to this pure land, as well as a rare noble character.
The whole picture is sophisticated with ink, the pen is hearty and natural, eclectic, the color is sometimes bright and sometimes elegant, the artistic conception is quiet, and it gives people a refreshing and wonderful feeling.
The name of this painting is "Secluded Residence", and the brush and ink are sophisticated, free and natural, highlighting the depth of the painter's traditional brush and ink skills. And the color is elegant, the composition is novel, the originality is unique, and the artistic conception is elegant.
The flowing water is murmuring, moisturizing the mountains and wilderness, a few pine trees, majestic and delicate, a few beautiful monkeys, and the shape is simple and complete.
Some of the pretty monkeys jumped up and down, full of vitality, and some snuggled up to each other under the pine, which made people really feel the harmony, unity and warmth of the big family of monkeys.
The whole picture expresses the painter's state of mind returning to nature, and after a long time in the cage, the impetuousness of the world makes the painter tired, and he is more eager to pursue the highest state of art in the quiet nature.
A few peaches have fairy spirit, a few pretty monkeys are more comfortable, the green bamboo is full of gentlemanly spirit, and the pine and proud bones float with the wind.
The peach, monkey, pine, and green bamboo are full of vitality and radiance, highlighting the strength and unyielding nature of life.
The whole picture is brilliant, the ink is old and spicy, the pen is free and easy, every stroke is wonderful, and the shape of various objects is grasped accurately and just right.
The fairy spirit of the peach, the noble character of the green bamboo, and the unyielding loyalty of the pine are intertwined and complement each other, embellishing the whole painting with elegant style.
The title of this painting is "Songshan Secluded Dwelling", which allows people to see the inner world of the painter, who hopes to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the world and live in the mountains and forests for a long time, so that he can be quiet and far-reaching, and gallop in the green fields of painting art day and night.
There are many objects depicted in the painting, including frolicking monkeys, pine trees, fruitful fruits, indulgent blooming flowers, rocks, and ethereal distant mountains.
"The pine on the distant mountains cannot wither in the middle of winter."
The painter also hopes that everyone in the world should absorb the perseverance of Cangsong, so that only in this way can he overcome the thorns on the road of life, move forward bravely, and finally reach the victory of happiness.
The works of the painter Liu Zhaohong are not only skillful techniques, but also far-reaching and ingenious, integrating his perception of life, his love for the art of painting, and his contemplation of all things in nature.
In this way, his works always show a strong artistic vitality and can infect people's hearts.
About the Artist:
Liu Zhaohong (Liu Zhaohong) is currently an assistant professor in the Advanced Research Class of Calligraphy and Painting at the Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University. He is a member of the Chinese Artists Association. Rong Bao Zhai Painting Institute studio painter. Director of China Young Artists Association. Inheritor of national quintessence culture and art.