activa-t Chapter 83 Artist Upgrade: Black and White vs. Color
Chapter 83 Artist Upgrade: Black and White vs. Color
In the kitchen,
Aunt Liu is busy.
Qin Chuan put down the pork offal he had bought and gave some pointers on how to braise it.
After eating a little food, he went to the school without stopping.
......
In the school,
After reviewing Qin Chuan's submitted academic papers, the old master nodded in satisfaction.
"Not bad." The old master stroked his beard, his voice full of approval. "You've made considerable progress these past few days. Whether it's your explanation of the classics or the logic of your policy arguments, you're much better than before."
Qin Chuan stood with his hands at his sides and bowed respectfully: "It is thanks to the teacher's excellent instruction."
The old master waved his hand, ignoring the topic.
He taught for most of his life and had seen all sorts of students.
To be honest, he didn't pay much attention to Qin Chuan when he first met him.
But after observing the child for a while, he found that he was somewhat surprised by the situation.
Putting everything else aside, this composure alone is something not often seen in people of the same age.
If his previous encouragement for Qin Chuan during the children's examinations was mostly to urge him on, hoping he wouldn't give up halfway, then...
Now, there is a genuine sense of anticipation.
Unfortunately, time was too short and the chances were slim.
The old master sighed inwardly.
Qin Chuan started too late and hasn't studied for very long. Even with his exceptional talent, he can't achieve success overnight.
"Alright, you may go now." The old scholar withdrew his gaze. "Come on time tomorrow, and don't be late."
Qin Chuan responded and turned to walk out of the school.
As the old scholar watched Qin Chuan's departing figure, he was also pondering the upcoming children's examination.
Now that we've agreed, we need to start preparing as soon as possible.
The regulations for the preliminary examinations stipulated that candidates must have five fellow examinees acting as guarantors for each other, and one subsidized student acting as their guarantor, before they were allowed to enter the examination hall.
The old scholar himself was one of them, but the five people taking the exam together had to be selected.
After all, according to the rules, the five people form a bond and vouch for each other. If one person cheats, all five will be held accountable. Therefore, they need to be carefully selected.
......
After leaving the school, Qin Chuan returned to his room to learn martial arts from Liu Ding. He mastered the remaining four Deer Forms and even performed them in sequence.
Watching this scene, Liu Ding thought about how Qin Chuan had only spent two days to learn the basics of the Deer Form, and then recalled how it had taken him two months to barely master it. He couldn't help but sigh.
"This child possesses astonishing comprehension!"
But as he watched Qin Chuan's departing figure, he silently added another sentence to his mind.
"It's also because I taught him well. If I hadn't encountered that mediocre teacher, I probably could have learned it in three to five days. Alas, it's all because of that mediocre teacher who ruined me!"
......
Arriving at Heaven and Earth,
Qin Chuan wasn't idle either; he first helped Xiao Taohua and the others with their makeup.
He then found a quiet room, closed the door, spread out Xuan paper, and began to draw the erotic picture.
After a lot of work,
A vivid and erotic erotic picture has also just been released.
The painting depicts a man and woman entwined on a bed, their postures bold yet not vulgar, their lines fluid yet not frivolous.
The woman's hair was half-undone, and the man's robes were half-open.
The painting doesn't look like an erotic painting; rather, it resembles a scene of romance captured from a movie.
Qin Chuan put down his pen, looked it over, and nodded in satisfaction.
at the same time,
A notification sound also came from Qin Chuan's control panel.
[Drawing a scroll, profession experience +5]
[Experience capped; Artist's job level increased]
Occupation: Illustrator
[Level: lv1→ lv2 (0/200)]
[Professional Skill: Lifelike]
As skills upgrade
Qin Chuan could also feel that his drawing skills had improved significantly again.
Not only are the depictions of characters more accurate and lifelike, but the mastery of color has also reached a new level.
What colors should be dark, and what colors should be light...?
Looking at the newly drawn erotic sketch on the table,
Qin Chuan suddenly had an idea.
He rolled up the painting and set it aside, then spread out a new sheet of Xuan paper and painted another one.
Then they found a lot more paint and began to slowly polish it...
The night is getting darker,
Beyond Heaven and Earth
A luxurious carriage stopped at the entrance, and then a middle-aged man dressed in a silk robe stepped down from the carriage.
The man was in his early forties, slightly overweight, with fair skin, a neatly trimmed short beard on his chin, and a fine jade thumb ring on his finger.
The middle-aged man entered the Heaven on Earth casino, glanced around the hall, and then went to Little Peach Blossom's gambling table, asking, "How's my painting?"
Little Peach Blossom recognized his face and immediately replied, "Master Wang is here! As for the painting, you can ask Steward Qin."
She pointed towards the counter, "It's that one over there, the one in the blue dress."
Wang Zhang looked in the direction she was pointing and saw a young man standing by the counter.
He nodded, straightened his clothes, and walked towards Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan noticed someone approaching and asked, "Is there anything I can help you with?"
Wang Zhang replied, "A few days ago, I asked someone to commission Mr. Xiaoxiaosheng to paint a picture of the dowry. I wonder if the painting is finished?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan realized that this must be the wealthy businessman surnamed Wang that Xiao Taohua had mentioned.
He nodded, a smile spreading across his face: "Master Wang, the painting is finished. Please come upstairs with me to take a look."
He turned around and led the way, with Wang Zhang following behind. The two went up to the second floor one after the other.
Qin Chuan pushed open the door to the secluded room, stepped aside to let Wang Zhang in, and then closed the door.
The oil lamp was relit, and its dim yellow light spread throughout the room.
Qin Chuan walked to the cabinet, took out a scroll of paintings, and unfolded it side by side on the table.
"Master Wang, this is the dowry painting that Xiaoxiaosheng painted."
The moment the scroll was unfurled, Wang Zhang's gaze was fixed firmly on the paper.
The postures, expressions, and clothing of the men and women in the painting all exude an unprecedented sense of realism.
Ancient painters of erotic art emphasized "spiritual resemblance," focusing on the expressive quality of the subject.
The facial features of the characters are often somewhat flat and blurred. You can tell that it is a person, but as for what they look like, you'll have to use your imagination.
Qin Chuan's painting focuses on "resemblance," taking into account the undulations of the body, the roundness of the chest, and even the expression.
The impact of this "similar" realism is something that no ancient person could withstand.
Wang Zhang squinted and examined the pictures for a long time. The more he looked, the more satisfied he became, and the more he felt that the erotic pictures he had collected before were simply unbearable to look at.
The paintings before me were like the difference between simple meals and gourmet delicacies—a world of difference, like heaven and earth.
"Excellent!" Wang Zhang couldn't help but praise, "This Xiaoxiaosheng truly lives up to his reputation."
He looked up at Qin Chuan and asked, "How much is a piece of erotic art like this?"
Qin Chuan smiled and said, "When Master Wang sent someone to convey his message, he said that he would pay according to the actual effect of the painting, without any discount. Since that's the case, Master Wang must already know how much this painting is worth. Why don't you name a price first?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhang's gaze returned to the painting. He remained silent for a moment, pondering in his heart.
After a moment, he raised his head: "Back then, those paintings by Xiaoxiaosheng were being sold for five taels of silver each. I won't take advantage of him; ten taels of silver each, how about that?"
Upon hearing the price, Qin Chuan remained outwardly calm, but a slight thought stirred within him.
A single sheet of ten taels of silver.
He couldn't help but think to himself, "As expected of a wealthy businessman, he's so generous."
It's important to know that these dowry paintings are never sold one or two at a time; they are usually sold as a set of eight to twelve.
If each note is worth ten taels of silver, a set would amount to over a hundred taels of silver, enough for an ordinary family to live on for several years.
Normally speaking, this price is already quite reasonable.
After all, an ordinary painter would be lucky to get three or four taels of silver for painting a set of dowry paintings.
Wang Zhang immediately asked for ten taels of silver per note, which was many times more than the original price.
But Qin Chuan was unwilling to let go of such a good opportunity to make money. He didn't rush to agree, but instead spoke up,
"Master Wang, Xiaoxiaosheng actually painted two pictures. The one you just saw was a sketch, which you've already seen. But this one is colored; would you like to take a look at it too?"