thefictionvixens Chapter 101 Paintings
Chapter 101 Paintings
The intense colors spread upwards and outwards, gradually transitioning into magnificent rose red, warm pinkish orange, and finally merging into pure azure blue, creating a rich and saturated palette brimming with explosive vitality.
At the boundary between the burning sea of clouds and the silhouette of dark mountains, a round and full golden-red sun leaps out. It is not a blinding white, but as described in the text, it is like a "molten red gold pearl", radiating a warm, harmonious and vibrant light, becoming the absolute visual center and soul of the picture.
The mountain peaks in the foreground, outlined by the golden sunlight, present a clear dark green silhouette, while the mountains in the mid-to-far distance are rendered by the morning light into varying shades of bluish-gray and purplish-gray, stretching layer upon layer into the distance.
The milky white mist had not completely dissipated, like a fairy's veil wrapped around the lower mountainside and valley, shimmering with a faint golden halo under the sunlight, intertwining with the flowing clouds, making it even more ethereal and graceful.
Sunlight pierced through the clouds, forming clear Tyndall beams that shone upon the earth, dispelling all the chill and darkness, and enveloping the entire scene in a grand, warm, and hopeful radiance.
The attention to detail is even more evident. On the edge of the sunlit cliff, Shu Hua lightly sketched several tiny yet vivid silhouettes of people, representing the group of people facing the magnificent sunrise. Some are gazing into the distance, while others have their arms outstretched, each with a different posture, full of awe and emotion for nature.
On the mountain path in the lower right corner, the silhouettes of several smaller hikers and a young couple cuddling together can be faintly seen, adding a touch of human warmth to this magnificent natural landscape.
After Shu opened the picture, she waited quietly for a few minutes, probably waiting for her fans to be able to appreciate it in peace.
A few minutes later, Shu Hua began to show the details while sharing her creative process.
This is a symphony of "effort" and "luck."
Shu Hua pointed to the tiny mountain climbers in the lower right corner of the painting, "To see the sunrise, you first need to make your own efforts—just like them and us, you have to get up early and climb mountains."
Then, you also need the luck of "favorable weather."
She pointed to a faint gray-blue trace of rain clouds in the picture, scattered by the sunlight, with the edges still visible. "You see, if you're unlucky and it's a rainy day, you might not be able to see it no matter how hard you try."
Therefore, this painting is a symphony composed of hard work and fortunate gifts.
This is also the eternity and preciousness of the "moment".
Although there are sunrises and sunsets every day, how many times in a lifetime can a person witness a complete sunrise from a mountaintop?
Shu Hua's voice rarely carried a hint of emotion, "Just the 'effort' hurdle alone, getting up early and taking action, has already filtered out many people."
This painting aims to capture that 'moment'—the unique and unrepeatable moment when the most magnificent colors of the world explode at dawn, from the long night of waiting and accumulation.
It reminds us to cherish every sunrise we have the chance to witness, whether natural or a personal one.
Shu Hua paused for a moment, then continued, "This painting actually contains the hope of moving from 'difficulty' to 'new life'."
The image transitions from the deep, tranquil left side, through the flowing mist in the middle, and finally arrives at the radiant, vibrant sunrise on the right, symbolizing a breakthrough, an awakening, and a hopeful new beginning.
Shu Hua said with a smile, "When I finished painting this picture after staying up all night, I felt like I had gone through a transformation from a 'sleepy cat' to a 'spirited cat'!"
Of course, these are just the feelings I had when I painted this picture, and I wanted to put them into the painting.
Whether the viewer can actually feel the same way is another matter.
If I fail to convey the message, then it means I still need to improve.
But you guys... I've shared my creative process, so now you can look at the paintings with those answers in mind.
Surely someone can sense it.
Otherwise, it would be a real blow.
As she said this, Shu Hua even made a dramatic crying face.
Perhaps feeling that she was not quite suited to such emotional moments, she deliberately tried to make the atmosphere more relaxed.
[Holy crap! Is Yunqi Dawn real? My eyes have been cleansed!]
[A symphony of hard work and luck? Hey, did you stay up all night working hard to draw this, or were you just lucky enough not to fall asleep? (doge)]
[A fleeting moment of eternity? After watching this sunrise, I feel like I've evolved from a corporate slave into a mountaintop warrior! (Just kidding)]
[From stagnation to rebirth? My drawing buddy stayed up all night and became a vibrant cat, while I'm still a sleepy dog after reading this! Looking for the same transformation secrets!]
The fog is even more blurred than my mind when I woke up this morning! The warm lighting details on the tent are perfect; this digital artist has captured the warmth of humanity!
[This composition is a masterclass, a complete game-changer! A cute chibi-style avatar followed by a powerful attack? Xun Shen's order is just the appetizer; the main course is a full-course meal!]
[Requesting high-definition wallpapers! My wallet is ready; I want to hang them above my bed to pretend I'm watching the sunrise every day—a cure for Monday blues!]
[Mist clings to the mountainside, creating an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere~]
Shu Hua smiled as she noticed that there were significantly fewer comments than usual.
They were probably all looking at the painting intently, and the comments were mostly casual banter.
Seeing people intently looking at the painting made Shu Hua even happier than the seemingly bustling comments.
After waiting a few more minutes, Shu Hua finally closed the painting.
"Okay, that's all for today's live stream. This is just one of the images in my art collection."
The subsequent paintings cannot be shown in advance during the live stream.
This one is mainly because I told this story last time, and I also wanted to show everyone the art style this time, so I'm showing it in advance.
Well, bye-bye~
As always, he turned off the live stream with lightning speed.
Meanwhile, comments started appearing in the previously blacked-out live stream room.
[Oh my god... this isn't a painting, it's like the entire sunrise was instantly captured on the screen! I held my breath!]
The warm light from the tent on the left and the golden glow of the sunrise on the right create a wonderful contrast, with the tranquility of the night and the grandeur of dawn conversing on the canvas.
[Mist is the messenger of time... From the chilly night fog to the golden veil of morning light, the fluidity of the brushstrokes is amazing; you can really feel the mountain breeze on your face.]
[The silhouette of the couple embracing in the bottom right corner! Tiny yet heartwarming, it illuminates a touch of human warmth in the vastness of nature.]
A Symphony of Effort and Luck – I've Understood! The mountaineer's figure represents effort, while the sunlight dispelling the rain clouds is a gift of fortune.
[The molten gold sun at dawn... The artist has embodied the concept of "moment is eternity," and it brought tears to my eyes.]
[The divine moment when the Tyndall effect pierces through the clouds! This isn't paint, it's clearly a cascading waterfall of light!]
The explosion of colors, from deep blue to golden red, is like listening to a silent symphony; the visual experience is surprisingly aurally stunning.
The layered, dark green mountains are a masterpiece! The foreground is a sharp, razor-sharp emerald green, while the distant mountains are shrouded in a purple-gray haze, creating a truly immersive sense of space.
The remnants of rain clouds in the bottom right corner broke through my defenses... It turns out that the true foundation of good fortune is the effort to weather the storms.
*
After the live stream ended, Shu Hua casually tossed her phone onto the sofa. Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, and her curiosity, like a sprouting seedling, burst forth.
In the first round of the overall leaderboard PK today, the female lead Tao Tao was actually unable to defeat Moonlight Embrace.
Shu Hua leaned back on the sofa, her fingertips unconsciously stroking the sofa armrest.
Although she knew that the moonlight was coming into her arms, she was also a top streamer.
However, there are many types of top streamers. "Moonlight Embraces" is the type with many mid-level big spenders, but not many super-rich ones.
Therefore, in Shu Hua's opinion, Tao Tao has a greater advantage when it comes to the overall ranking.
Many people are drawn to the moonlight, but she also has to consider the upcoming rounds of competition.
The way things are now gives the feeling that the female lead has suddenly fallen from her pedestal.
I was in the middle of a PK battle and didn't have the mind to be curious.
But now that she has some free time, that curiosity is like a flame that has been fueled, burning brighter and brighter, making her heart itch with desire.
Shu Hua sat up straight, picked up her phone, unlocked the screen, opened the chat box with He Peiji, and quickly typed a line of text.
[Shu Hua: Young Master He, I have something to ask you. Is it true that your brother really didn't support Tao Tao in the rankings?]
After sending the message, she placed her phone on her lap, gently tapping her knee with her fingertips, and patiently waited for two minutes, but the screen did not light up, and there was no new message notification.
Shu Hua pursed her lips, not paying much attention, and casually placed her phone on the coffee table next to her.
Having asked the question, the urgency in her heart subsided. Shu Hua leaned back on the sofa, her gaze aimlessly sweeping over the living room chandelier, pondering what she should do next.
Just then, a cheerful cell phone ringtone broke the silence of the living room. It was a voice call notification, and the screen displayed the three characters "He Peiji".
Shu Hua was stunned for a moment, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes—why would He Peiji suddenly call her?
Without giving it much thought, he reached for his phone, swiped across the screen to answer, and asked in a slightly languid tone, as if he'd just found some free time: "Feed?"
He Peiji's teasing voice, tinged with amusement, came immediately from the other end of the phone: "Isn't your reaction time a little too long? It took you so long to even think about being curious?"
Upon hearing this, Shu Hua curled her lips and deliberately snorted, her tone tinged with resentment, "Why are you so slow to react? I don't watch Tao Tao's live streams, and I'm not familiar with your brother. It's normal for me to be curious now, okay?"
She paused, then steered the conversation back to the main point, her tone more questioning and her speech a few seconds faster: "So, what's going on with Tao Tao? She actually lost on the overall leaderboard. That's not normal."
I remember besides your brother, there should also be a powerful older brother, and then there's a loving older sister or something, right?
He Peiji had only meant it as a casual joke, but sensing the impatience in Shu Hua's tone, he stopped teasing her, cleared his throat, and began to explain with a more serious tone:
"My brother is now using an all-in strategy."
I save all my pocket money for one day, and I still participate in the chart-topping activities, but I only do it once a month, and I spend all my money in that one session.
He paused, then added, "That Tao Tao streamer is different from someone else. Although she's not exactly a professional streamer yet, she has been consistently streaming every day."
So, my brother added the persona of going to work for the family business, saying that he wouldn't have much time left to watch live streams and participate in ranking competitions.
At this point, He Peiji couldn't help but chuckle, "Actually, he just switched to a different account, and he still watches Tao Tao's live streams from time to time."
However, he's really not smart; he's afraid his persona will be exposed one day.
It seems to be the other older brother you mentioned. He seems to know my brother, but I haven't checked in detail.
He actually came to work at the company, which was a pleasant surprise.
He's already gone all in this month, and he's out of credit.
After listening, Shu Hua said with a hint of sarcasm, "Your brother is really silly."
"But even without your brother, there should still be several people left. Are they just all unavailable today?"
At this point, her eyes lit up, her tone became more smug, and the corners of her mouth turned up: "Then the day I picked was truly a chosen one. I'm really amazing."
He Peiji: "Stop patting yourselves on the back. There's no such thing as a chosen one."
The guy who was with my brother, the one who was called "Passing By," seems to be really going to take over the family company recently. He's quite different from my brother's innocent persona; he's genuinely busy.
But this streamer is really good; he even had someone watching him during the meeting.
However, the assistant can only keep an eye on things; the person in charge has to actually participate in the ranking.
This back-and-forth trip will definitely waste time, and against top streamers, even this little bit of time can make it impossible to catch up.
So, young people still can't compare to Uncle Huo; he just gave you a whole team.
If you need to open a secondary account, it can be done in minutes. It goes directly through the company's accounts, the process is clear, and it won't cause any delays.
The eldest sister guarded the entire time and worked very hard, but she was simply outnumbered.
Don't be too surprised. Moonlight Embraces is the top talent in the talent category. There are very few people who can beat her on the overall ranking.
Tao Tao just played normally today. Even the new guy from another team who recently joined her helped her rank up.
Her grades are just her normal level; aren't you overestimating her a bit?
After hearing He Peiji's words, Shu Hua paused in her grip on the phone, her brows furrowing slightly. She had a question mark in her mind, secretly wondering: Did she really overestimate Tao Tao, the female lead?
Yes, as He Peiji said, Moonlight Embrace is truly the top talent in the arts category, and her strength should not be underestimated.
But isn't the kind of existence that female protagonists are meant to have, for example, overthrow their superiors?
The new king of nuclear power plants, "beating up" the top female star, and so on.
There really is such a plot in the book.
Oh, and the biggest plot hole about the female lead is that she's taken Daddy with her. Even Meng Zong is gone.
Now, after hearing He Peiji say this, Shu Hua belatedly realized that Tao Tao's group of older brothers and sisters seemed to have indeed shrunk quite a bit.
The book says she almost had double-digit supporters, all of whom were willing to do their best to help her, but now, it seems that only 4 of them can actually help.
There aren't even enough to count on one hand.