Reborn as a great painter, with a system, you can be willful

On the third day in Florence, Jiang Zhe visited several art galleries in succession.

On the fourth day, continue the tour.

On the fifth day in Florence, Jiang Zhe did not go out to play because he was leaving for France. He packed his luggage and waited for Francesca to come.

Francesca came to Jiang Zhe's room and brought a parting gift.

Jiang Zhe accepted the gift, invited Francesca to have tea, and asked her to appreciate his practice.

In the hotel room, Jiang Zhe sat on a chair by the window and sipped his tea slowly.

Francesca sat on the sofa, picked up a watercolor painting from a pile of works, and began to appreciate it slowly.

Seeing that Francesca was watching very attentively, Jiang Zhe reviewed his experiences of the past few days while waiting.

The city is beautiful and there is a lot to see.

What impressed Jiang Zhe the most were the many collections in the Uffizi Gallery. Leonardo da Vinci's works "Adoration of the Magi", "Annunciation" and "Baptism of Christ", Michelangelo's "Holy Family", Raphael's "Madonna of the Canaries". Botticelli's works, "The Birth of Venus" and "Spring" often appear in various books in China.

Watching these works gave Jiang Zhe a new understanding of Renaissance paintings. Every night, he would use his brush to reproduce the images that were deeply engraved in his memory. It can be said that he gained a lot.

Francesca held up a work and said to Jiang Zhe: "This work of yours is very similar to Botticelli's Spring, but the content of your painting is different from the original."

Jiang Zhe said: "I have seen the works of masters in the art museum and was deeply impressed. When I came back here, I reproduced the pictures based on my memory. Of course, there is my own understanding in it."

Francesca nodded and continued to look through the pages. Soon, she picked up a watercolor draft and showed it to Jiang Zhe.

"I didn't expect you to draw her too."

Jiang Zhe saw the work she had chosen, which depicted the girl selling flowers.

This is the girl I met during the night tour on my first day in Florence.

Jiang Zhe said, "I made some changes in the painting. Can you help me check if there are any problems?"

"You deliberately made this girl look like she was fifteen or sixteen?" Francesca said, "These clothes are what girls of this age like to wear. You observed it very carefully.

Her hair was a little messy, and the flower basket in her hand was intentionally exaggerated.

The characters do not look desolate against the backdrop of the night and the lights, but rather they have a youthful and enthusiastic feel. Am I right?"

Jiang Zhe said: "That's right, I do think so. This painting needs further consideration. Due to time and material limitations, I can't create a formal work for the time being. I will redraw it after returning home."

When Francesca saw the last work, she was stunned for a moment and looked up at Jiang Zhe. "You drew me?"

Jiang Zhe nodded: "Yes."

The work depicts Francesca during their meeting in Rome.

She stared at the picture and said, "If I had known you were going to paint my portrait, I should have dressed more formally."

Jiang Zhe said, "You looked very beautiful that day. You have many advantages, but I can only draw some of them. What do you think of this picture?"

"Very good, I particularly like this style of work." Francesca said sincerely.

Jiang Zhe said: "Since you like it, I'll give you this painting."

Francesca looked at Jiang Zhe in surprise: "Really? You want to give it to me? But, you know your works are not cheap."

Since she started learning to be a curator, she has learned that painters do not have the freedom to donate their works. Painters who work with some large galleries and auction houses do not have the freedom to sell paintings and create works as they imagined, and are even restricted.

She knew that Jiang Zhe had won an award in Venice and his works were collected by the art gallery in Venice.

So, when I heard Jiang Zhe say this, I couldn't believe it. "Will the gallery and auction house agree?"

Jiang Zhe said: "I have already called them. This work is not considered a formal creation, but a draft or practice draft. It will not be affected."

When I came to Italy, Francesca accompanied me on visits and inspections, running around for me.

This portrait is an expression of gratitude. Of course, money can also be used as a thank you, but that seems to become a transaction.

Jiang Zhe was thinking about establishing a long-term, stable and good relationship. He also made preparations for both situations. If Francesca was more willing to accept a monetary transaction, that was also possible.

However, judging by her reaction, she obviously liked this kind of thanks.

Francesca didn't expect that she would actually receive a painting from Jiang Zhe, and the smile on her face became even brighter.

Because of her work, she has received many gifts from painters, especially young painters who are eager to make a name for themselves. However, this gift from Jiang Zhe is invaluable.

After chatting for a while, she gradually calmed down, looked at her watch and said, "Sorry, I was so happy that I forgot the time."

Jiang Zhe said, "It doesn't matter. There's plenty of time."

Francesca put away the gift carefully.

Jiang Zhe stood up, packed the other manuscripts into the suitcase, and left the hotel with Francesca.

Francesca sent Jiang Zhe back to Rome and they parted at the airport.

Before parting, Francesca once again asked Jiang Zhe whether he would consider studying abroad in Florence or Venice.

Jiang Zhe still replied that he would consider it carefully.

The two waved goodbye.

Jiang Zhe boarded the plane and looked outside through the cabin window.

This is a good option, of course, he also has a backup plan in mind.

There was no conversation along the way and we arrived in Paris smoothly.

This is my second time in this city.

Jiang Zhe arrived at the booked hotel and checked in.

After settling down in the room, I called a man named Henry.

When Jiang Zhe came to Paris for inspection, he needed someone to help him.

Christie's auction house and Jacques recommended this man named Henri.

It is said that he is very familiar with the process and operations for international students to study abroad.

The two agreed on a meeting time over the phone.

After Jiang Zhe told his family that he was safe, he waited for about an hour and came to the hotel lobby.

Soon, a young man wearing a plaid shirt and with brown curly hair walked into the lobby.

He made a phone call first, then looked around.

Jiang Zhe's cell phone rang, and he saw the man and knew that this was the person he was waiting for.

He stood up and gestured to the other party with his cell phone.

When the man saw Jiang Zhe, he walked over with a smile, shook hands with Jiang Zhe and introduced himself.

Sure enough, he was Henry.

"Welcome to Paris. I've seen your photo, but I need to get closer to recognize you."

Jiang Zhe said: "Thank you very much for coming to meet you."

He invited the other party to have coffee, and after a brief greeting, he got straight to the point.

Since Christie's and Jacques both recommended Henry, Jiang Zhe directly expressed his thoughts. (End of this chapter)