How to paint the famous flower "plum blossom" under the sustenance of traditional Chinese culture? From the perspective of a senior aesthetic education teacher, it is necessary to highly emphasize these three key factors:
First of all, we must have a comprehensive and profound understanding, that is, why plum blossoms are known as the national color of our country. As a symbol of the brilliant cultural tradition of the Chinese nation, plum blossoms not only represent the fearlessness and hardship, courage and perseverance in our national spirit, but also carry our most respected happiness, festivity, longevity and peace. It is undoubtedly a spiritual totem of arrogance, innocence, perseverance and stubbornness, and it is also a symbol of perseverance and noble people, revealing the lofty ideals of pure conduct and humility that human beings generally yearn for. The plum blossom is a symbol of youth and beauty, which is used as a metaphor for a delicate and lovely girl.
Secondly, we should pay attention to the following four important points in the depiction of the portrait of the plum blossom
We need to pay attention to the beautiful form of the plum blossom: the petals of the plum blossom are usually five petals, and each petal has a different shape and angle than the others. Therefore, in the process of creating plum blossom paintings, it is important to carefully observe the overall shape of plum blossoms and repeatedly practice them on paper according to the times, so as to gradually become proficient and perfect the skills of plum blossom painting.
Good quality drawing tools: When choosing the right drawing tool, it is recommended that you choose common tools such as pencils, carbon pens, and watercolor pens. If you are using a pencil or carbon pen, please outline the general appearance of the plum blossom in advance before making detailed touching; However, if you choose to use a watercolor pen, you can use it to draw the inherent color of the flower, and then use the brush to refine it step by step.
Third, Xi practice and prudent observation
We should examine the morphology, texture and color of plum blossoms in depth and detail: when painting a portrait of plum blossoms, we should pay more attention to the shape of its buds, the color of its calyx, the size of its petals, and the bright gradient of color. These subtle details will inject vitality into the freshness of plum blossoms. At the same time, it is also necessary to control the balance of the proportion of flower stalks to prevent the occurrence of over- or under-the-top, and then ensure the balance and harmony between the flowers and branches.
On the whole, in order to make the image of plum blossoms more realistic, it is necessary to use appropriate brush stroke techniques. In most cases, you may want to consider using a wet or dry painting method to create a moisturizing effect of the petals and make the painting more layered. At the same time, it is also essential to use multi-color matching techniques to build a more colorful picture scroll landscape.
In addition, the detailed texture treatment of plum blossoms is undoubtedly a link that cannot be ignored. You can depict the veins of the petals with the help of delicate lines to enhance the depth of the picture. In particular, we should pay attention to the adjustment of the strength of the pen to reflect the texture and texture of the petals, only in this way can the plum blossoms come to life and show the artistic charm of natural and smooth and vivid expression.
All in all, when we paint plum blossoms, we must have a deep understanding and grasp of the characteristics of plum blossoms, skillful use of painting techniques, and at the same time, through continuous Xi practice and attentive observation, in order to create a vivid and fascinating plum blossom painting.