The form of freehand expression, that is the expression method of imagery,
is a form widely used in traditional Chinese painting and also a common
feature of Chinese painting: intention to the image, meaning in the image,
the image is refl ected in the intention, expressing the meaning. By observing
objective things without seeking a form, we express subjective emotions and
create the artistic concept. As a contemporary watercolor painter in China,
Chen Shaoping combines the imagery concept in the Chinese traditional
painting with the characteristics of western watercolor paintings. His sleek
and smooth watercolor works reveal a strong oriental charm and create
a poetic mood. Although the imagery comes from objective things, it does
not seek the specifi c embodiment, with a simple shape, smooth brushstroke,
highlighting the unique charm of imagery watercolor.
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