As time passed.
There were already five shrimp in the painting.
Su Yu’s brush continued to move.
However.
Several art world big shots were leaning closer and closer, exclaiming with amazement.
When the sixth shrimp was finished, Su Yu put down his brush. Seeing two heads on his shoulders, Su Yu almost jumped in fright. He slightly raised his head.
Good heavens.
There were two more heads poking forward, their gazes fixed on the painting in front of him.
“The… the painting is finished?” Milo asked.
“Yes, yes, it’s finished,” Su Yu nodded.
“Let me see!”
“Let me take a serious look!”
“Hey, don’t shove!”
Then.
He felt himself being pushed aside by these old guys, and Louis, who was also pushed out, stood beside him.
The two exchanged a glance, both looking dumbfounded.
Milo and the other art world big shots gathered around the painting, admiring it intently.
“Kord, can you move your head back a bit? You’re blocking my view!”
“Damn it, old man Mous, put down the painting! The ink hasn’t even dried, you idiot!”
“…”
Seeing that these old guys had no demeanor of masters and had lost their previous composure, Su Yu smiled wryly and shook his head.
“Everyone, get out of the way! Do you understand shrimp? Who here understands shrimp better than me!”
Milo, being the oldest, couldn’t push through the crowd, so he had to resort to his social status.
His words did have an effect. After he spoke, the other painters finally stopped fighting for a spot.
“Quick, Milo, come and appraise it, tell us all about it!” the painter named Mous said urgently.
Milo then adjusted his glasses, a smile befitting a master curving his lips.
He leaned closer to the painting, examining it carefully, and exclaimed in admiration.
The reactions of these big shots.
Also stunned the viewers watching the live broadcast.
“What’s going on? Tingyu just painted a few shrimp, is it that exaggerated?”
“I don’t really understand, but I’ve never seen these big shots get so excited.”
“Unbelievable, Tingyu can really paint!”
“It’s just a few shrimp, is it worth getting so excited?”
The audience was bewildered by the reaction of the masters.
In their eyes, Su Yu had just made a few strokes on the paper and painted a picture of shrimp, which looked very easy. Even if his shrimp were indeed painted well, it shouldn’t have caused these industry giants to react so dramatically.
“He actually painted it!” Sean looked at the painting on the screen in surprise.
“Is there anything he can’t do?” Jin Chengxian’s expression was stiff.
They were different from the ordinary viewers.
Although they were not insiders.
They knew what these big shots represented.
To make them react so strongly, Tingyu’s painting was definitely not simple.
“Why does he know how to do everything?” Gongbenze said enviously.
Tingyu’s talent in musical instruments was enough for these few people to envy, and instruments were only a part of music. Even if they were envious, they could accept it.
However, the fact that Tingyu also had talent in painting was simply unbelievable.
“Maybe… this is just genius. Let’s listen to Master Milo’s critique.” Even the straightforward Losov seemed a little helpless.
This Tingyu is a monster!
…
“The six shrimp in the painting are arranged from sparse to dense, giving a very ingenious feel, which directly brings the entire painting to life!”
Milo adjusted his glasses and began to explain the essence of the painting.
“Look, these three shrimp above seem to be curious about the activities of the ones below, with a sense of eagerness to try.”
“Besides the ingenious arrangement of the composition, his technique for painting shrimp is simply superb. The use of light and heavy ink highlights the transparent bodies and hard pincers of the shrimp, while the use of burnt ink to depict the shrimp’s eyes accentuates their spirit. Both the form and the essence are incomparably perfect!”
“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that this painting was created by a young man around twenty years old!”
Milo then turned to look at Su Yu.
His eyes revealed a complex mixture of eagerness, admiration, shock, and disbelief.
The other masters nodded in agreement.
Although they didn’t feel as deeply as Milo, they could also sense the artistic conception in the painting.
The difference between a master and an ordinary painter is that a master can imbue a painting with soul, allowing the subject in the painting and the viewer to have a spiritual exchange.
And Su Yu’s painting had artistic conception, which was enough to surprise them.
“Ahem… Master Milo, you flatter me.” Su Yu felt a little uneasy under their gaze.
“This is not flattery. What I said earlier is not enough to express how amazing this painting is,” Milo said quickly.
“Hahaha, Tingyu, you are truly a young genius! I didn’t expect you could really paint!” Pianist Master Louis laughed heartily.
He had also been surprised by the reactions of his old friends, but he was happy for Su Yu that his painting had received such high praise from Milo.
Because in the art world, recognition from an authority is the greatest manifestation of a person’s value.
Milo was an authority.
His words today could elevate Su Yu’s painting to a height that ordinary people could not achieve in a lifetime.
Just then.
Staff members entered.
“Teachers, the auction is about to begin.”
He reminded them softly.
Everyone then reacted.
Originally, the auction was about to start after Louis finished, but they had temporarily asked Su Yu to paint a picture, which had delayed some time.
“Then let’s go to the auction first,” Milo waved to everyone.
Then he came to Su Yu’s side and whispered in his ear, “Little brother Tingyu, can you sell this painting to me?”
“If Master Milo likes it, I’ll give it to you.” Su Yu was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand carelessly.
For him, after customizing Qi Baishi’s techniques, he could paint as many such paintings as he wanted.
So, it was a good deal to gain the connections of a master painter for just one painting.
“Ah??” Milo almost couldn’t control his excitement. He took a deep breath and waved his hand, “That won’t do. Art should be reflected by its value. Giving it to me is an insult to art.”
“Art also has value in the eyes of those who understand it; otherwise, it is worthless. So, Master Milo, please don’t refuse,” Su Yu said with a smile.
Milo was not a hesitant person. Since Su Yu had said it to this extent, he no longer refused.
Moreover, while they were talking, the other painters were looking over. Milo was afraid they would suddenly make a move to snatch it. Since Su Yu was giving it to him, he would remember Su Yu’s kindness. “Haha, thank you, little brother. If you need any help in the future, just let me know.”
Su Yu smiled and nodded.
This was exactly what he wanted.
The connections of a master in an industry are far more valuable than money.
Especially in the art industry, big shots represent authority, and authority represents value!