God-level Golden Hand

Chapter 1456 Gilt Bronze Rococo Scroll Leaves
Xu Jingxing really didn't expect that Yu Mingxiu, who looked like a strong woman, would also love to write and draw, otherwise he wouldn't have such a complete suit in the study.

It’s really complete. Basically, there are all the objects that are needed in the study room. There is no shortage of water bowls, paperweights, pen seas, pen holders, etc. There is also good quality rice paper, ink ingots, and brushes on the desk. , inkstone, wool felt, etc. are also available, and the quality is also good.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing is the big old desk and the side inkstone.

The desk is not a common domestic traditional old-style desk, but a typical European style. In the middle of the front drawer and the baffles on both sides is a geometric pattern made of red and light yellow mahogany, which is a bit similar to a Rubik's cube. The crimson squares and light yellow squares are stacked together in a patchwork manner, and the visual effect is very strange.

In addition, there are a large number of Rococo-style golden scroll leaf decorations inlaid on the edge of the desk, cross bars, drawer frames and around the table legs, which look like pure gold, and even the feet of the table legs are also inlaid. Wrapped up.

Of course it can't be pure gold. Pure gold is not very useful for wrapping table legs. After all, pure gold is not very hard and not very wear-resistant. Very impractical, requiring frequent repairs to keep it intact.

So it must be copper gilt work.

Copper flow gold craftsmanship is not a unique traditional craft in China. In the West, there has been a history of silver plating on the surface of utensils. With the development of the times, it is not uncommon to develop gilt craftsmanship. Of course, it is also possible. It is indeed influenced by China's traditional craftsmanship, but this is basically something that cannot be verified, so there is nothing to say.

As long as you know that Europe also has authentic copper gilt craftsmanship.

And to a certain extent, modern Europe has done a better job of combining traditional handicrafts and modern productivity. It is also copper gilt, and the gilt layer on the European side is more detailed and stronger, and it has a longer preservation time. , This is because they have a more modern grasp of gold refining, spraying and other technologies, while Huaxia is still using the most primitive and traditional refining techniques until liberation, so the gap is naturally obvious.

Of course, modernization has the benefits of modernization, and primitiveness has the benefits of primitiveness. There is no need to make a hard distinction on this point.

But on Yu Mingxiu's old European desk with full rococo style, the large piece of gilt copper decoration is in very good condition. The golden color is also very suitable for this gorgeous and complicated decoration style. It looks very grand and rich.

If it was just like this, Xu Jingxing wouldn't make too much fuss. What surprised him was that although the decoration of this desk was in Rococo style, the overall shape was very similar to the big desk with three curved legs in the Ming Dynasty, with four curved legs. The curvature of the desk is almost exactly the same as that of the small desk he made himself in his study.

Obviously, this is a reference to the traditional Chinese furniture making style, and it is an authentic cultural crystallization of the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures.

Such a desk, I am afraid that there is no two or three million yuan that cannot be taken down.

That is to say, the material of this desk is only ordinary basswood. If it is replaced by rosewood or huanghuali, it will be worth seven figures.

But in any case, this is really a very good old desk. Apart from the craftsmanship and design, even the appearance is impeccable. Except that the gilt layer is intact, there is nothing wrong with the spliced ​​​​desk. Change, unlike some old furniture that is not well preserved, the wood is deformed.

Yu Mingxiu has a good vision. Such a desk can not only be used by oneself, but also can be used as an ornament to embellish the study room, and it can also be used as an investment item. As long as it is not damaged, such a small boutique old object will only become more and more valuable. There is a lot of space.

As for the She inkstone, in fact, it can only be regarded as quite satisfactory, not to mention the appearance, but the inside is very good, which is a bit worth seeing.

how to say?

Inkstone like She inkstone is essentially a special kind of stone, but the texture of this kind of stone can be used as an inkstone, but the same kind of stone has a slight difference in texture. It is more delicate and harder, and the ground ink is more moist, and the effect of water and ink storage is also better.

The texture of Yu Mingxiu's inkstone is the top grade among the She inkstones, even the quality of the Fang She inkstone used by Xu Jingxing himself is no more than that.

It's a pity that such a good piece of Sheshi is equipped with a standard and uncharacteristic carver, so that the inkstone has no shape at all, it is the most common oval shape, the problem is that the arc of this ellipse has not been polished Liu Chang, like a child's play, just dug a standard ink pool on the front of the stone, that's all.

Not surprisingly, this thing should have been chiseled out by an ignorant stonemason for his daughter.

what a shame.

If I had such a top-quality stone, I would be able to carve a top-quality inkstone worth tens of thousands of gold.

I really don't know where Yu Mingxiu bought such a good inkstone that is both pulpy and sacrificial.

From a practical point of view, this inkstone is simply impeccable.

But from an ornamental point of view, this inkstone is so rotten that it cannot be more rotten.

It seems that it can be rebuilt.

Xu Jingxing looked at the inkstone in his hand, carefully stroked the cut surface of the inkstone, feeling the delicate touch like a baby's skin, thoughtfully.

It is impossible to make a complete overhaul, after all, the overall shape has been finalized.

But on the basis of this shape, we can repair the defects in workmanship.

Well, the arc can be made smoother.

You can also make some minor adjustments to the edge of the inkwell, and add a little bit of styling.

The depth of the ink pool can also be deepened a little, so as to enhance the layering and sense of space of the inkstone.

There is not much room for hands-on appearance, but you can use the technique of single Yinxian to draw some simple patterns for decoration, plum blossoms are just right, and then write a few regular characters with gold paint, and it feels like it will come out all at once.

It can even be drastically modified with the technique of bas-relief, but there are too many consumables for bas-relief, so you can't do too much. You can only do a little bit on the edge and tail of the ink pool, but anyway, it is much better than the current appearance.

In addition, you can use good wood or even stone to match the inkstone with a more colorful inkstone cover or inkstone box, and then the inkstone will be very special.

Unfortunately, it's not mine.

Xu Jingxing put down the inkstone with regret, and saw a wastebasket under the table, with half a basket of waste paper thrown in it.

Curious, bent down and picked up a ball of paper to unfold.

Then, he was almost blinded by a flash.

Children's graffiti is better than this word.

Are you kidding me?
This is a character that can only be written by people who have never learned calligraphy.

Could it be that Yu Mingxiu's handwriting is poor?

Xu Jingxing tried his best to think back. He had known Yu Mingxiu for so long, but he had never seen her handwriting. No, he had seen it when he signed the contract. It was just that when she wrote her name, her handwriting was fairly standard. Looking at it now , It should be that I have specially practiced signatures, and then I can't write any words except signatures.

Hahaha, I really didn't expect such a glamorous and super capable woman to have such a big shortcoming.

What a waste of such a good inkstone and this exquisite old desk.

But it seems that she also intends to practice calligraphy, but there is no guidance at all, and she doesn't even plan to read the tutorial, she is just thinking about it.

If this can be trained to look like a ghost.

Calligraphy is not impossible to learn by yourself, but there are also tricks to self-study. From the posture of holding the brush to the choice of brush and ink, to the choice of enlightenment copying works, you are very particular. , You can also choose to learn from one of the four regular script schools, or you can find relevant enlightenment courses on the Internet. Anyway, there are many ways.

But what I am most afraid of is that novices don’t understand anything, so they start to imitate in a daze, don’t know how to ask teachers, don’t know how to find information, buy pens, ink, paper inkstones and copybooks, and start to scribble. Can't get in.

For adults to learn calligraphy, it is best to start with theoretical knowledge, because the way of thinking, understanding, and acceptance of adults are almost mature, and they will not feel too difficult in the face of relatively abstract theoretical knowledge.

After mastering the basic theoretical knowledge, it will be much easier to start copying copybooks.

Of course, what is needed after getting started is a lot of serious practice, and the exercises must be framed and supported by theoretical knowledge, so that you have the opportunity to practice some tricks.

As for how this famous hall falls to the ground, it is considered a famous hall, it depends on everyone's needs.

Some people simply want to cultivate their mind, cultivate their character, and cultivate their sentiments, so it doesn't matter how you practice and to what extent you practice, as long as you are happy.

Some people think that it can be used on certain occasions, such as writing a couplet during the Chinese New Year, writing a family tree, or signing a signature or writing something to show off, then they have to do some hard work, and It is best to choose a font with a beautiful font, such as a beautiful Xingkai, which is easy to recognize and good-looking. It is a real weapon for batching and approval. Although cursive script is more compelling, most people can’t understand it. It will be worse.

If you want to participate in the competition to win an award and then get a part-time job in the Calligraphy Association, it will be more difficult. It is recommended to practice more official script or even seal script. The shape of this type of font is more artistic. And changes, there is a great chance to shine in the circle.

If you really want to achieve something in this area, what you need is to practice the basic skills hard. You can master fonts from official script to regular script, running script, and seal script. Have the opportunity to reach the state of mastery and become a generation of masters.

(End of this chapter)