"Zhang Junping, how did you do it? In such a short time, you carved such a large wooden sculpture, and it also contains many miniature sculptures." Ye Lilong asked very curiously.
The real essence of the giant wood sculptures made by Zhang Junping is not that they are huge, but that they are tiny.
In the huge wood carvings, the people who show kung fu are two-centimeter pedestrians. Each pedestrian, viewed with a magnifying glass, is a living life. Not only the facial expressions, but also the face shapes are different, even the height, short, fat, and thin.
The clothes on the body are also different.
Although the colors of this era are still mainly white, navy blue and military green, there are many more colors besides the main theme.
For example, some girls who love beauty wear clothes in various colors such as red, yellow, blue and green.
Unfortunately, wood carvings cannot show color changes due to the limitations of their own wood color.
But this does not prevent Zhang Junping from using clothing styles and the labels on the chests of each factory to show their differences.
However, if the color cannot be displayed, it is ultimately imperfect.
Of course, there is no way to make up for it. You can use the painting process to color the carved figures and landscapes.
It's a pity that this involves Zhang Junping's shortcomings. Although his painting skills are pretty good, he is definitely not at the level of proficiency. Forcing coloring will only be superfluous.
However, the imperfection in Zhang Junping's heart did not exist at all in the eyes of everyone. They were all so stunning, with gleaming eyes, that they wanted to lie down on the wood carvings and study them carefully.
This carving skill is simply amazing. Each figure, which is only two centimeters long, is lifelike. This is not boxwood, a soft wood specially used for carving. This is the hard Hainan Huanghuali.
Being able to carve hardwood in such a detailed and lifelike manner is why everyone is amazed and obsessed with it.
"Sister Ye, the trick is what you taught me before. Art comes from life. You should observe life more and accumulate more."
"That's it?" Ye Lilong stared at Zhang Junping with her not-too-big but very sharp eyes.
Ye Lilong wouldn't believe it to her death. If one could become an artist and carve master-level wood carvings just by observing life, then artists and master-level wood carvings would be worthless.
Observing life is just the most basic lesson. For all students studying painting and sculpture, the first lesson taught by the teacher is observation.
In response to Ye Lilong's doubts, Zhang Junping could only show his hands, "Senior Ye doesn't believe me and there's nothing I can do. If you have to say yes, then all that's left is to study hard and practice hard."
Ye Lilong directly gave Zhang Junping a look. If you can do it if you study hard and practice hard, then there are more people in the school who are more diligent than Zhang Junping. Why don't you see them creating giant wood sculptures? Why don't you see them taking part in the Jiguge Young Painters Exhibition?
Gold award?
Not to mention others, Ye Lilong asked herself that as a person who has graduated and started working, she works harder than Zhang Junping.
"Or is he just gifted?" Zhang Junping scratched his head and laughed.
Ye Lilong nodded in agreement, "Your talent is indeed good. You are the best among the people I have ever met. Work hard and don't let your talent down!"
"Thank you, Senior Sister Ye. I will always work hard and definitely live up to your expectations!" Zhang Junping nodded seriously.
"Okay, I will watch you and watch the day when you reach the pinnacle of art!" Ye Lilong nodded with a smile, stood on tiptoes and rubbed Zhang Junping's hair.
Smelling the milky fragrance on Ye Lilong's body, Zhang Junping's face turned red and he protested: "Senior Ye, I'm not a child anymore!"
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He was still a little uncomfortable with Ye Lilong's intimacy.
“Grrrrrr!
That's right! You are no longer a child, you have grown taller, and now I can't even touch your head." Looking at Zhang Junping's embarrassment, Ye Lilong laughed happily.
Ye Lilong has always regarded Zhang Junping as a younger brother. Now that she sees her younger brother growing up and achieving such excellent results, she is both disappointed and happy.
The reason for the loss is that when my younger brother grows up, it means that he no longer needs his help and care.
I am naturally happy for Zhang Junping’s achievements.
There were more and more people in the small square. From time to time, familiar people came over to say hello and congratulate Zhang Junping.
This made it impossible for Zhang Junping to continue chatting quietly with Ye Lilong.
I could only say goodbye to Ye Lilong, leave the school, and ride back to the alleys of Dongmi City.
Huang Xue has come back and is busy cooking.
The old lady sat in the yard and watched Huang Xue working.
The two of them spoke a few words from time to time, which were plain but very warm.
"Grandma Liu, isn't your apprentice great? Is this trying to gain face for you?" Zhang Junping squatted in front of the old lady and showed off.
"Yeah! Not bad, not bad!" The old lady smiled and patted Zhang Junping's face, "I saw your wood carving work. It is indeed very good. The concept is very good, very far-reaching, the layout is very grand, and the carving is also very fine.
However, the craftsmanship is too strong!”
"Grandma Liu, I'm just a little craftsman. What can I do if I don't have craftsmanship!" Zhang Junping didn't take the old lady's blow seriously and said with a smile.
Zhang Junping naturally knows the shortcomings of his works. Color is one of them, and his craftsmanship is also one of them. There is nothing he can do about it. If he can cover up his craftsmanship, then he will really become a master artist like his master.
"Actually, your skills are already up to par. It's just that you pursue realism too much, and that's why you become too craftsmanlike.
Think about it for yourself, do you really need to carve so many people to reflect the prosperity of Wangfujing?
Remember, one toad has four legs and two toads have seven legs.
Think about it carefully, kid!" The old lady patted Zhang Junping's face again, stood up and entered the house.
"One toad has four legs, two toads have seven legs? What do you mean?" Zhang Junping was stunned and asked in confusion.
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"You're back? I heard from Grandma Liu that your wood carving works were publicly exhibited in the school?" Seeing Zhang Junping, Huang Xue showed a happy smile on her face.
"Well! Dean Wu and Master insisted on having a public exhibition, so I had no choice but to agree!" Seeing Huang Xue's pretty smiling face, Zhang Junping's mood immediately improved again, and he said somewhat showily.
No matter how mature and steady a man is, he can't help but like to show off in front of the woman he loves.
"You are so awesome! I will give you a delicious treat today!" Huang Xue said with a bright smile.
"If you want to reward me, you should wait until night!" Zhang Junping looked at the old lady, and when he saw that she wasn't paying attention, he raised his eyebrows and whispered to Huang Xue.
"Bah! I don't have any formality. I've been thinking about this all day long!" Huang Xue's pretty face turned red.
Although he and Zhang Junping have been living together for several months, Huang Xue still can't help but blush when talking about those things.
"Who made you so beautiful? Your body is soft and fragrant. It would be abnormal if you don't want to." Zhang Junping laughed softly.