All-rounder Artist

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 merge 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 mental 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 meaning. 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 meticulous 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 methods, 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 mention 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!”