This painting "Song Yingtu" was created in 1994, which is the representative work of the painter Yan Zheng in his later years. At that time, Yan Zheng was 80 years old, and he was over 80 years old. Mr. Yan Zheng has been studying pen and ink all his life, and now he has reached the realm of pure brushwork. In the painting, the eagle stands on a pine stem with heavy eyes and great momentum.
Since ancient times, Song Ying has always been the favorite traditional theme of China painters. Pine and cypress stand proudly and are not afraid of frost and snow, so they are a strong gentleman. The eagle strikes the sky and fights the wind to chase the cliff, which is exactly the gesture of the hero to make contributions. In addition, pine trees have a long life span since ancient times, and this painting has another excellent meaning, "Longevity is better than Nanshan Mountain", which is one of the best paintings in Song Ying's history.
Mr. Yan Zheng is good at making eagle paintings with unique style and brushwork. Mr. Wang's eagle, with its wings folded and burning with anger, is the time to take a rest and look for higher goals after success. In the picture, the single wing of the eagle is outlined with thick ink, and the brushwork is full of vigor, while the ink on the chest and the other wing is thick and light, and Jiao Mo creates a feeling of fullness and strength. In the painting, the eagle's claws are divided, grasping the trunk tightly, and its posture is vigorous and powerful. A few strokes outline the eagle's eyes, and the momentum is more vigorous. What's more, when traditional painters erect an eagle, they often look sideways and backward, but Mr. Yan Zheng found another way to make a frontal eagle, which not only greatly increased the difficulty of painting, but also made his works more extraordinary.
In Mr. Wang's paintings, the brushwork of pine trees is also unique. The trunk of the pine tree intercepted in the picture protrudes from the right side, and the upper and lower branches are branched separately. This general picture is absolutely impossible, but Mr. Yan Zheng's skill is profound, and his brushwork is more vigorous and powerful. Coupled with the dense pine needles, there is no dispute about the subject, so the whole pine tree has become the cornerstone of the painting, which is still valuable in spirit.
"Song Yingtu" has an inscription in Mr. Yan Zheng's calligraphy: "It was written by an 80-year-old veteran comrade, Ashi, after his initial recovery from a serious illness", which shows that it was written by the painter after his illness. The bold theme of becoming Song Ying after recovering from a serious illness at such an old age shows Mr. Yan Zheng's attitude towards life. The ups and downs of fonts in the book and the interest in dry brushwork show the painter's style of returning to nature after his creation is mature.
Such a painting "Song Yingtu", which devoted his life's skill, is a masterpiece of Yan Zheng's rare paintings. I hope collectors will treasure it.
Shi Tian can't be missed-Mr. Yan Zheng, a great freehand brushwork flower and bird painter.
Shideshan
What impressed me the most was the freehand brushwork of Chinese paintings, such as egrets or white cranes, but it was written by A Shi, former vice president and consultant of Wuyi Painting Academy and visiting professor of Wuyishan International Lanting College, with exquisite art and transcendental meaning. I have treasured a small fighting phalanx "Double Heron" for more than 20 years, which is such a masterpiece.
Yes, I am the editor of a professional newspaper supplement in the provincial capital. Perhaps it was because I edited and distributed Mr. Yan Zheng's paintings, and it was not long before he sent me a sketch of a crane to express his gratitude. I was very touched when I received it. In my opinion, this work of his is by no means an ordinary work, but a natural and extremely delicate treasure. On the main screen, there are vivid and fierce egrets. They all stand gracefully on the shallow beach with free floating reeds in the background. Elegant and refined lines, interesting Mo Yun, ingenious ethereal composition, elegant colors and hearty inscriptions can be read all the time, which has strong resistance to products. Until now, I still take it out from time to time to appreciate it. I can't help but feel natural interest and respect for the word "Ashi" inscribed in it.
However, I never met Mr. Yan Zheng at that time, and I didn't know much about him. Just from the pictures about him, I feel that his eyes are kind, his expression is calm, his face is exquisite, his silver beard is elegant and looks like a great painter. More than 20 years have passed, and the tenth anniversary of Mr. Yan Zheng's death is coming. Yan Zheng's Painting Collection contains nearly 100 of his paintings in Wuyishan, which was published by People's Literature Publishing House. So I think of the Double Heron he gave me, how he died, his experience and other artistic achievements. So, I searched some written records about him on the Internet. ...
According to relevant records, Yan Zhengyu was born in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province in 19 14, a scholarly family and a family of officials. His ancestors and father were both scholars and calligraphers, and many famous painters and calligraphers were at home. Influenced by a good family environment in childhood, I can draw at the age of 7. /kloc-graduated from middle school at the age of 0/6 and was admitted to Xuzhou private art school, where he studied painting under Mr. Wang. The following year, he was admitted to Nanjing Academy of Fine Arts and studied under Mr. Gao Xishun, Mr. Li Kuchan and Mr. Chen Zhifo. After graduation, I fell into the Japanese invasion, and the people were in dire straits, wasting a lot of creative time. He lamented in a self-titled couplet: "I have been reduced to a dusty road all my life, and I have been a tramp for half my life." Later, he entered the Art Department of Central University and studied meticulous flower-and-bird painting and landscape painting with two famous painters, Chen Zhifo and Fu Baoshi. At the same time, throw yourself into the embrace of nature and absorb creative nutrients. There is a meticulous flower-and-bird painting "Double Pheasants in Bamboo Forest" in the school, which was exhibited at the first national art exhibition, and was also selected to participate in the Paris World Expo and won the prize. In the 1970s, Wuyi Mountain was decentralized and devoted to landscape painting of flowers and birds. Before his death, he served as vice president and consultant of Wuyi Painting Academy and visiting professor of Wuyishan International Lanting College. Art exhibitions have been held in many places, and their works have spread to the United States, Japan, Italy and Southeast Asian countries, with far-reaching influence. 1988 went to the United States to paint and give lectures. 199 1 year, he was asked to make a long scroll for the Tiananmen government. Wang Ge, a famous painter, transferred the topic to him: "Draw snow-printed banana leaves and write poems about bloom under the moon." 1996, on his deathbed, he donated nearly 200 fine paintings created in his life and dozens of famous paintings in his collection to the local area, leaving precious cultural wealth for Wuyishan.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Yan Zheng and Master Li Keran formed an indissoluble bond. Li Keran knew his family and artistic experience like the back of his hand, and spoke highly of his artistic attainments and values. They studied Peking Opera and painting art together in Pengcheng, a "battleground for military strategists". Li Keran once wrote an article for Yan Zheng's art exhibition, which recorded that Yan Zhengcong was brilliant, fond of reading poetry and art, and liked not only Peking Opera but also Chinese painting. Later, he was told by a famous teacher that he had profound knowledge and skills ... Li Keran praised his flower-and-bird paintings, saying, "He didn't cling to the past, dared to abandon those beloved and stale things, and was more brave and good at drawing nutrients from things he didn't understand, even children's paintings. He clearly realized that creating new laws is by no means arbitrary smearing and self-deception, and there is no shortcut to move forward step by step. Yan Zheng, with his excellent and valuable physical and mental work, has realized new laws and skills that have not been discovered by predecessors, thus creating a new artistic realm, creating a new self-law, and embodying the formal beauty required by the spirit of the times. He is silent and silent.
Unfortunately 1996, when he returned to his hometown in Xuzhou, he accidentally fell down and left in such a hurry.
This time, the local government carefully published a collection of paintings for him. I think this is the best memorial to the late great painter Mr. Yan Zheng. If your husband is alive in heaven, you must feel gratified.