Fine Arts
Light snow is the 20th of the 24 solar terms。On November 22 or 23, the sun reaches 240° ecliptic longitude, which is called the light snow solar term. Entering the light snow solar term means entering the first snow stage.
So, how do you draw a picture of the light snow season?The following is a step-by-step introduction to the steps and points of drawing.
Prepare the tool:
Brushes: Choose a brush or watercolor pen, depending on your preference and drawing style.
Painting paper: Choose rice paper or watercolor paper to express the characteristics of Chinese painting or watercolor painting.
Paints: Choose watercolor paints or Chinese painting paints, depending on the style of painting.
Painting Steps:
Decide on a topic: During the light snow season, you can choose to express themes such as snowflakes, snow scenes, and cold plums.
Composition: Determine the position and size of the subject you want to draw on the drawing paper. You can choose to place the subject on the drawing paper**, or you can choose a left or right position.
Draw the background: Depending on the selected theme, you can choose to draw a background. For example, if you choose to paint a snow scene, you can first paint the snowflakes with white paint, and then paint the sky and distant mountains with gray or blue paint.
Draw the subject: Draw the main image according to the selected theme. For example, if you choose to paint a cold plum, you can first draw the plum branches with ink, and then draw the plum blossoms with red or pink paint.
Detailing: Handle the details of the picture, such as adding shadows, highlights and other effects, so that the picture is more three-dimensional and vivid.
Sketch out the text: If you want to add text to the picture, you can outline the relevant verse or text in the appropriate place on the screen. For example, if you are painting Hanmei, you can sketch a poem such as "Aoxue Hanmei blooms alone" at the bottom of the picture.
Tweaks and refinements: Check and adjust the entire picture to make sure there are no errors and dissatisfactions. Some minor modifications and refinements can be made to make the picture more perfect.
Sign and finish: Sign the appropriate place on the screen and finish the drawing.
Key points and precautions:
When painting the light snow season, it is important to pay attention to the characteristics of the first snow, such as the lightness, whiteness, and delicacy of the snowflakes. These characteristics can be expressed through the use of fine brushstrokes, pastel colors, and shadows.
In terms of composition, you can choose to adopt the composition method of traditional Chinese landscape painting, and express the sense of space and three-dimensionality of the picture by using techniques such as distance and proximity, virtual and real methods. At the same time, it can also enhance the artistic conception and imagination of the picture by leaving blank space.
When it comes to choosing colors, you can choose them according to your personal preferences and drawing style. You can use cool colors to express the coldness and tranquility of winter, or you can use warm colors to express the warmth and softness of the first snow.
In terms of details, it is necessary to pay attention to the realism and vividness of the snowflakes. You can express the texture and three-dimensionality of snowflakes by adding highlights and shadows, and using intersecting lines.
When sketching the text, you can choose verses or words related to the theme of the picture to enhance the cultural connotation and poetry of the picture. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the beauty of the writing and the coordination with the picture.
When adjusting and perfecting the picture, pay attention to maintaining the overall sense and harmony of the picture. Some minor modifications and refinements can be made, but not too cumbersome and cumbersome.
After the painting is completed, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping the picture clean and tidy, and do not touch the picture with your hands or other objects, so as not to affect the beauty and value of the picture.
Through the above steps and precautions, you can complete a beautiful painting of the light snow season. This painting can not only show personal painting skills and artistic accomplishments, but also convey the spirit and connotation of traditional Chinese culture.