flstandardbreds Chapter 163 New Printing and Dyeing Patterns Break the Deadlock
Chapter 163 New Printing and Dyeing Patterns Break the Deadlock
New Printing and Dyeing Patterns Break the Deadlock
Su Yunlan knew the importance of new patterns for innovation in printing and dyeing, so she took Young Master Xiao to the studio of painter Zhao.
Pushing open the studio door, a faint scent of ink wafts out, mingled with the unique elegance of Xuan paper.
Sunlight streamed through the window and fell on the painting table, illuminating the brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones laid out on it, as well as Zhao the painter's slightly thin face.
Su Yunlan was looking forward to collaborating with this painter, but Zhao's aloof attitude made her feel uneasy, and a cold and hard atmosphere permeated the studio.
The painter Zhao stood with his hands behind his back in front of the painting table, a hint of contempt in his eyes.
He looked Su Yunlan and Young Master Xiao up and down, and slowly said, "I heard that Madam Xiao is going to design a new printing and dyeing pattern. I wonder what your opinion is?" His tone was a little arrogant, as if Su Yunlan's arrival had disturbed his meditation.
Su Yunlan explained her design and color scheme to Zhao the painter one by one, using simple and clear language and avoiding any professional printing and dyeing terminology.
She hoped that the painter Zhao could understand her ideas and transform them into printable designs.
However, Zhao, the painter, dismissed Su Yunlan's printing and dyeing requirements.
"Madam Xiao, I'm afraid I can't understand what you're saying. Printing and dyeing are crude and unsophisticated; how can they be compared to the exquisite brushstrokes of painting?" He shook his head, his tone full of disdain. "The color combinations you're talking about are simply impractical in painting. How can the coarse pigments of printing and dyeing possibly capture the essence of a painting?"
Su Yunlan patiently explained, "Master Zhao, although printing and dyeing are different from painting, they also have their unique charm. I don't want to print the painting directly onto the fabric, but rather I hope you can design a pattern suitable for printing and dyeing."
The painter, Zhao, impatiently interrupted her, "Madam Xiao, you are making things difficult for me! I am a painter, not a craftsman. If you really want to print exquisite patterns, you should find someone else." He flicked his sleeves, turned and walked towards the painting table, seemingly unwilling to waste any more words with Su Yunlan.
Young Master Xiao watched from the side, his brows furrowed.
He had long heard of the painter Zhao's aloofness and pride, but upon meeting him today, he found that the reputation was indeed well-deserved.
He stepped forward, about to speak, but was gently pulled back by Su Yunlan.
Su Yunlan ignored Zhao the painter's order to leave, and instead gently commented on his paintings, as if a kindred spirit were appreciating a masterpiece.
"Master Zhao, this landscape painting is exquisite in its brushwork and profound in its artistic conception. The distant mountains are like dark eyebrows and the nearby water is shrouded in mist, making people feel as if they are there and can feel the wonders of nature."
Zhao, the painter, was taken aback. He hadn't expected Su Yunlan to suddenly change the subject and comment on his paintings.
He originally thought that a woman like Su Yunlan only knew about daily life and was completely ignorant of painting.
However, when he heard Su Yunlan's insightful interpretation of the painting, a ripple of emotion stirred within him.
“These blank spaces, in particular, are the finishing touch, creating a harmonious interplay of reality and illusion, and an infinite sense of artistic conception.” Su Yunlan paused, then continued, “However… the use of ink is a bit conservative. If it could be a little bolder, it might better highlight the majestic grandeur of the landscape.”
Painter Zhao should know that this was the bottleneck he had been struggling to overcome for many years.
He couldn't help but re-examine the woman in front of him, and his initial contempt dissipated somewhat.
"Madam Xiao, you... also know painting?" The painter Zhao's tone carried a hint of curiosity and inquiry.
Su Yunlan smiled slightly and said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "I only know a little bit about it. However, I think that dyeing and painting have similar effects. Painting can bring beautiful scenery to life on paper, while dyeing can give color to fabric, allowing more people to appreciate the existence of beauty."
Su Yunlan then explained in detail to painter Zhao the beauty of combining printing and painting.
She cleverly linked the dyeing process with painting techniques using vivid metaphors and figurative descriptions, giving painter Zhao a fresh perspective.
Zhao, the painter, listened intently, as if a new door had been opened for him, and he had seen a completely new world of art.
He began to realize that dyeing and printing were not as crude and vulgar as he had imagined, but rather had endless possibilities.
“Madam Xiao, I have never thought of any of these things.” The painter Zhao’s attitude changed significantly. He walked up to Su Yunlan and said sincerely, “I was ignorant before, please forgive me, Madam Xiao. Since Madam Xiao values printing and dyeing so much, I am willing to do my best to cooperate and design new patterns together.”
Seeing the change in Zhao's attitude, Su Yunlan felt extremely pleased, as if she had witnessed another big step forward in the innovation of printing and dyeing.
Young Master Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, secretly admiring Su Yunlan's wisdom and eloquence.
"It's great that Painter Zhao thinks that way," Su Yunlan said with a smile, feeling relieved and taking another big step forward.
Just then, a soft footstep sounded outside the art studio, followed by a deep, magnetic voice: "Lan'er, I've come to see you..."
The studio door was gently pushed open, and Xiao Yuhan's tall figure appeared in the doorway. He saw Su Yunlan at a glance, his gaze gentle as water.
"Lan'er, I've come to see you..." He walked to Su Yunlan's side, gently stroking her hair, his tone filled with concern.
Su Yunlan looked up and saw a hint of fatigue on Xiao Yuhan's angular face, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.
She leaned gently against him, feeling the warmth emanating from him, as if all her weariness had vanished.
"My lord, you've come." Her voice was soft and sweet, like the warm sunshine of spring, illuminating Xiao Yuhan's heart.
The affection between the two silently spread in this art-filled studio, like a richly colored painting that captivated the viewer.
The painter Zhao and the young master Xiao twentieth wisely stepped aside, giving the loving couple some private space.
Xiao Yuhan put his arm around Su Yunlan and glanced at the new pattern on the drawing table. "Lan'er, you're amazing. You've solved another difficult problem."
Su Yunlan smiled slightly, her heart filled with confidence.
“My lord, this is all thanks to the help of Painter Zhao and Twentieth Brother.” She turned to Painter Zhao and said sincerely, “Painter Zhao, thank you so much this time.”
The painter Zhao quickly waved his hand, a humble smile on his face.
"Madam Xiao, you flatter me. It is my honor to serve you."
With the joint efforts of painter Zhao and young master Xiao, the new design was quickly completed.
The design features a blooming peony as the main element, surrounded by delicate auspicious cloud patterns. The overall style is magnificent yet elegant, and exquisitely beautiful.
More importantly, it perfectly meets the requirements of printing and dyeing processes, with bright colors, distinct layers, and a strong visual impact.
When the dyeing workers saw the new pattern, they couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"This pattern is so beautiful! It's much better than the previous ones!" "Yes, and it's easier to print and dye, so the effect will definitely be better!" Su Yunlan felt a sense of accomplishment as she listened to the workers' praises.
She knew that they had made another crucial step forward in the path of innovation in dyeing and printing.
However, Su Yunlan was not blinded by the victory before her.
She knew that having new designs was only the first step; if the printed and dyed products wanted to succeed in a larger market, she would need to put in more effort.
She gazed at the bustling crowd outside the window. "Husband," she turned to Xiao Yuhan, her tone thoughtful, "what's our next step..."