I am a blind fish, this is my attitude
Qing Zhuda's Sketch
Zhu Da, a native of Nanchang, Jiangxi, was born in the late Ming Dynasty. After experiencing the pain of national and family collapse, he chose to shave his hair and become a monk. Later, he converted to Taoism and lived in seclusion at the Qingyunpu Taoist Temple in Nanchang. He expressed his feelings through painting and calligraphy and became a master of his generation.
His artistic achievements lie not only in his exquisite techniques, but also in his profound emotions and unique artistic concepts.
Partial picture of Qingzhu hanging fish and stone
In Zhu Da's pen, fish are a commonly depicted species, which not only showcase the beauty of nature, but also reflect the painter's inner world.
The Fish and Duck Scroll "is one of his representative works, which is breathtaking with its minimalist composition and profound artistic conception.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Volume 1
Zhu Da's paintings of fish often depict only one fish or even no water, but through the posture of the fish and the viewer's imagination, he can create an artistic conception of "fish swimming in the water, water flowing in the heart". This composition style is a vivid embodiment of his artistic philosophy of "using less to win more" and "meaning in the pen".
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Volume 2
The most impressive one is undoubtedly the "white eyed fish" depicted by Zhu Da. These fish stare coldly at all things in the world, with white eyes towards people, as if examining the world with a transcendent attitude.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Volume 3
This unique processing method not only enriches the visual effect of the picture, but also deeply reflects the solitary and cynical personality of the Eight Great Mountains people.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Volume 4
He externalizes his inner emotions and attitudes into concrete artistic images through these "white eyed fish" and "one eyed fish", allowing viewers to appreciate the painter's indomitable and proud spirit while appreciating the artwork.
Qingzhu Daiyu Duck Picture Roll 5
Zhu Da's brushwork is concise and varied, and he is able to express the form and charm of fish with very little ink.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Roll 6
Whether it's the details of the fish's mouth, eyes, gills, fins, spine, wings, tail, belly, etc., they are portrayed with great care and perfection.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Roll 7
His fisheye paintings vary in various ways, including circular point eye, square pen, circular dot, and linear strokes. These finishing touches not only enhance the visual effect of the picture, but also give the fish vitality and emotional colors.
Qing Zhu Da Fish Duck Picture Roll 8
