allonlinenovel Chapter 131 The thought process of a genius is different from that of an ordinary person.
Chapter 131 The thought process of a genius is different from that of an ordinary person.
Cai Hua's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.
This was the first time he had ever seen someone draw a sketch like this.
When drawing a figure sketch, most people usually start by outlining the figure's silhouette.
But on the drawing paper in front of Lin Chen, there were many cross coordinates and curves drawn first.
Next to each coordinate was written numerical parameters and equations that Cai Hua couldn't understand.
Is this drawing or doing curve calculations?
Just as Cai Hua was feeling puzzled, Lin Chen began connecting the different curves on those cross coordinates.
This time, Cai Hua finally understood.
When those curves connected, they actually formed his silhouette.
It turns out that those coordinates were actually the points on the outline of his facial features.
Those parameters and equations are the angles of light and shadow and the size proportions of facial features.
Lin Chen held a paintbrush in one hand and drew away continuously, while using the other hand to erase the parameters and equations that were not needed.
As time went by, Cai Hua's image came to life on the page.
Even the look in his eyes was imbued with a sense of wisdom by Lin Chen.
At that moment, Cai Hua didn't know what to feel.
This was the first time he had ever seen anyone use this method to draw a sketch.
And it's drawn so well.
Based on his judgment, given Lin Chen's current skill level, his sketch score would be at least 80 or higher in an art exam.
By the way, the maximum score for sketching is 100.
A moment later, Lin Chen erased the last unnecessary line, and the sketch was finally completed.
He turned around and asked, "Teacher Cai, how was my drawing?"
"It's alright...their basic skills are very solid."
Cai Hua silently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Besides sketching, what else have you studied? Do you know calligraphy?"
"know a little."
"Since you're already here, let me take a look!"
Cai Hua quickly prepared paper and ink for Lin Chen, so that he could try calligraphy again.
Surely he wouldn't use mathematics to write calligraphy, would he?
Fortunately, Lin Chen's calligraphy was not as unexpected as Cai Hua had imagined this time.
"This regular script is quite good! The layout is rigorous and the brushstrokes are natural, but the ink application is a bit stiff. It seems you've put in a lot of effort in calligraphy, haven't you?"
Lin Chen nodded.
Yes, yes, it took me almost half a day to finish!
Cai Hua, unaware of Lin Chen's hidden intentions, said after examining the calligraphy and sketches:
"I understand. You do have some talent in art. But may I ask, are you studying art now in order to take the art college entrance exam?"
"of course not."
Lin Chen shook his head. The art exams usually start in November, and it's already May.
"Teacher, I'm studying art because I want to make a birthday gift for my girlfriend."
Cai Hua's expression stiffened for a moment.
He had taught so many students, but this was the first time he had ever heard of someone studying art for this reason.
This genius's thought process is indeed quite different from that of ordinary people.
"Teacher, is there anything wrong with my reason?"
"No...no."
Cai Hua shook his head.
"So you're just doing this purely out of interest? But I'd like to confirm first, what level of artistry are you aiming for in this birthday gift for your girlfriend?"
If it's just a gift, a sketch of her should be enough for you at your current skill level.
"That won't do. A gift for her should at least be considered a work of art to have any value, right?"
Cai Hua's lips twitched again.
He felt like he was about to fall behind Lin Chen's train of thought.
It's just a birthday present, and you expect it to be a work of art?
"Then... then it must be at least at the level to win an award, right?"
Cai Hua thought for a moment and said, "I understand now. Although I have tutoring classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, they are basically all full."
As you can see, my place is small, and it's too crowded for everyone. If you want to come, you can only do so on Saturdays for now.
How much you can improve depends on yourself.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Having finalized the class schedule with Cai Hua, Lin Chen's path to learning art was finally paved.
In the following two days, Lin Chen spent his free time signing a contract with the soda brand called Sunshine River.
His life finally began to gradually return to normal.
In the morning, Lin Chen attended classes as usual with the others.
While others were preparing for the college entrance examination, he was preparing for the International Mathematical Olympiad.
In the afternoon, he would use the excuse of practicing running to go outside the classroom to practice sketching or read some art books.
He disguised it well; at least Chen Xiaoxiao didn't discover that he had started studying art.
Then it was time for evening self-study.
Lin Chen will take turns sitting in each class of the senior year to answer questions and resolve doubts.
A few days passed like this.
Saturday finally arrived.
Using running practice as an excuse again, Lin Chen went straight to the gatekeeper after leaving the classroom.
Lin Chen took out the writing brushes, ink, paper, inkstone, oil paints, and paintbrushes that he had hidden there long ago from the gatekeeper and went to Cai Hua's house.
When Lin Chen arrived, ten students were already sitting in Cai Hua's house.
There are seven girls and only three boys.
The ten people were divided into two groups: one group filled Cai Hua's studio, while the other group had to set up their easels in the living room.
These people were mostly wearing school uniforms from other schools; not a single one was from Donghai No. 1 Middle School.
In comparison, Lin Chen's school uniform from Donghai No. 1 Middle School looked particularly out of place.
Upon seeing Lin Chen enter, the girls all let out a soft gasp of surprise.
Wow! The new guy is so handsome!
"Judging from the school uniform, it's Donghai No.1 Middle School! Does Donghai No.1 Middle School have art students?"
"He's so handsome!"
Cai Hua pulled Lin Chen to an empty seat and said to him, "You can sit here and say hello to the others."
"Hello everyone, I am Lin Chen from Donghai No.1 Middle School."
Lin Chen?!
Lin Chen noticed that after he said his name, the eyes of everyone present suddenly flickered, as if they had thought of something.
Before he could react, several other girls rushed out of the next studio, all looking excited.
"Wow!!!!"
One of the girls suddenly screamed, startling Lin Chen.
"Lin Chen! It's Lin Chen from Donghai No.1 High School!"
"It really is Lin Chen! The living Lin Chen!"
Lin Chen was speechless.
Have you ever seen a dead person before?
Cai Hua coughed and said, "Everyone, please be quiet. Lin Chen will be attending a few classes with us, and you will all be classmates from now on."
"really?"
"Great! Am I dreaming?!"
"Welcome! Welcome, Lu Li!"
The girls in the audience clapped excitedly.
The three boys clapped listlessly, their brows furrowed.
It's not pleasant to think that a Tang Monk suddenly appeared in the Women's Kingdom, which originally only had three boys.
"Isn't Lin Chen a top student? What's he doing here?"
"Are you crazy? He's about to take the college entrance exam, and he's here to learn to draw!"
Are all top students this boring?
Lin Chen smiled, surprised that these were all students from other schools, and that they even knew him.
So I already have fans at another school?
Cai Hua clapped his hands: "That's enough of the small talk. Let's get ready to start class. Today, we'll practice sketching, just like before. The subject will be the things around you."
Lin Chen, set higher standards and draw the entire scene of this room. Remember to combine movement and stillness in your scene sketches!
"Let's begin!"
At his command, Lin Chen saw the girls in the living room stand up and point their easels at him.