Chapter 255: Master class

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The twelve-meter-high jade is second only to the king of jade.
Some people may think that twelve meters is not high, so... to put it another way, twelve meters is almost as high as a five-story building.
This is the real giant jade carving.
Lu Li was very interested in this jade, and he had made up his mind that he must use his own hands to carve this giant jade.
Now that Liaodong Province is preparing to build such a jade carving, Lu Li, as a famous jade carving master, will certainly send an invitation to Lu Li.
According to Mr. Jiang, this jade sculpture is officially approved next year. Don’t worry now, let’s make the jade sculpture of King Nebo!
While waiting for news from Shen Menglin, Lu Li continued to hone his skills step by step.
A week later, Shen Menglin came to the capital from Nanyang. In the courtyard in Wangfujing, Lu Li received Shen Menglin.
"Master Lu, I have already negotiated with King Nebo."
Shen Menglin took out a pile of materials and handed it to Lu Li, "Master Lu, the jade sculpture of King Nebo...the conditions are a bit different. He provided a piece of jade for you to create."
"Thanks for your hard work!"
Lu Li nodded, reached out his hand to take the information, and looked through it.
It has been stated in the document that the King of Nebo provided a piece of jade about two meters away, hired Lu Li to create and process it, and paid US$50 million for labor.
Lu Li didn't care about the money, but... the jade provided by King Nebo was a bit scumbag.
Reaching out and picking up the jade photo, Lu Li frowned, "This piece of jade...the real jade only occupies half of it, and it is not coherent. It is scattered in groups."
"no way!"
Shen Menglin smiled and shook her head, "Nipah is a small country after all, and the king doesn't have much money, so he can only make do with this material. Master Lu, can you do it?"
"It can be done."
Lu Li pondered for a moment, and said, "The non-jade part, this gray stone texture, must find another way, only the technique of gold inlaid with jade."
"Gold inlaid with jade?"
Shen Menglin smiled and said, "Master Lu is really clever, I know you have a solution."
"Let's take a look at the jade first!"
Lu Li glanced at Shen Menglin, and said, "Book a plane ticket! I will go to Nepal tomorrow."
"Ok!"
Shen Menglin quickly agreed.
The next day, Lu Li and Shen Menglin made a special trip to Nepal.
When I came to Nepal, I met the king of Nepal, and Lu Li went to see the jade immediately.
The actual object is exactly the same as the photo. A large gray stone is mixed with jade.
On the whole, this jade is not small. However, the quality of jade is not coherent. In essence, it can only be regarded as a small jade mixed in the stone.
It is really difficult to make this "stone" into an exquisite jade carving.
Just so, I like the difficult ones!
After Lu Li checked it again, he immediately confirmed: Start!
First made the styling composition on the computer. In addition to the jade carving structure, Lu Li also used the technique of gold inlaid jade to beautify the stone texture between the jade with gold ornamentation.
This jade sculpture, Lu Li made a statue of Guanyin with Thousand Hands.
The clever combination of jade and stone, coupled with the gold inlaid jade pattern, makes this work look beautiful and perfectly cover up the defects of stone texture.
When King Nebo saw this rendering, his eyes were about to fall out.
Such a piece of "giant jade" has really made a wonderful jade carving treasure?
Master Lu is indeed well-deserved!
Lu Li didn't care about King Nebo's praise.
The design drawing has been confirmed, and Lu Li immediately started processing it.
This time, the jade carving was more challenging than the jade carving Lu Li had done before.
Because the texture of jade is not the same as the texture of stone, when cutting, the strength also needs to be accurately controlled. If you are not careful, it may cause this jade to crack.
It took Lu Li more time and effort to sculpt this jade.
From design to production, Lu Li spent more than two months. During the manufacturing process, Lu Li's carving skills are constantly improving.
When Lu Li engraved his name on the bottom of the jade carving of Avalokitesvara with Thousands of Hands, Lu Chengtou was as happy as he had overcome a problem.
In my mind, countless thoughts swarmed out.
From the identification of cultural relics, I learned a variety of ancient jade carving techniques, Han Badao, Kunwu Dao... all kinds of techniques have merged into Lu Li's mind and turned into Lu Li's own skills.
Since learning to sculpt, all the process and experience of practicing sculpting by Lu Li have emerged in his mind one after another.
All kinds of skills, all kinds of experience, all kinds of insights, spinning like a whirlpool, refining their true meaning!
accurate! Calm! Fast! Simply neat! Big break!
Understanding his own skills and refining his own skills, Lu Li finally summarized his own style of carving techniques.
This technique can be called... a chisel!
The technique like cutting gold and jade is a chisel!
At this moment, on the character panel, the carving skills bloomed with brilliance.
"Skill: Carving (Master)!"
Finally broke!
After this jade carving creation, Lu Li's carving skills were the first to be promoted to the master level.
At this moment, Lu Li couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Grandmaster! The real master!
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The next day, King Nebo held a grand press conference and showed the new work "Avalokitesvara of Thousand Hands" created by Lu Li in public.
At this press conference, the overjoyed King Nebo praised Lu Li's skills and publicly declared that this Thousand-Hand Guanyin is a national treasure of Nepal.
Lu Li didn't care about this kind of praise.
The carving skills have been promoted to master level. From Lu Li's current perspective, this Thousand-Hand Guanyin still has many shortcomings.
The jade carving of King Nebo was nothing but a handwork for Lu Li to hone his skills.
Lu Li didn't care about it, but the news media made another hype.
"my country's famous jade carving master, young artist Lu Li, once again created a national treasure-level art treasure."
"King Nebo praised: Master Lu Li is the current national player!"
For the second time he created a national treasure, Lu Li's reputation in Nanyang hit a new high.
In China, Lu Li's second national treasure-level art treasure has officially established Lu Li's dominant position in the jade carving industry.
In the entire jade carving industry, only Lu Li has created two national treasures of art. Such an honor is unique.
Therefore... Before Lu Li returned to China, the Liaodong Prefect of the Liaodong Provincial Government called.
"Master Lu, congratulations. You have created another national treasure-level art treasure. Your artistic achievements are impressive!"
The prefect of Liaodong first complimented Lu Li, and then directly said his intentions, "Master Lu, our Liaodong Provincial Government is preparing to build a project of Xiuyan Jade Cultural City. I would like to invite you to create a large-scale jade sculpture. I wonder if you have any. time?"
Hearing this, a smile appeared on Lu Li's face.
Back then, when the Xichuan Provincial Government built a cultural center, it still had to go through five passes and six generals before it was finally selected.
Today, the Liaodong Provincial Government’s Jade Cultural City project does not have to compete at all. The Liaodong Prefect directly invited him and asked Lu Li if he had time.
This is the status of the arena!
In the jade carving industry, the jade carving masters of Mr. Li's generation are already dying, and there is no way to personally operate this large jade carving project. At most, they can only make small pieces that require less effort.
Except for these veterans, there is nothing left... there is no one who can fight.
Pull the sword and look around, I am invincible in the world!
Master-level carving skills have allowed Lu Li to stand at the pinnacle of the jade carving industry!
"Thank you for your invitation, I am honored to be able to contribute to this!"
Lu Li replied sincerely: "I will do my best to create the best works!"
"Great!"
The prefect of Liaodong was very happy, "Master Lu, it is great that you can accept our invitation. It's just..."
Speaking of this, the Liaodong Prefect hesitated, "You know, our funds are not particularly sufficient, and may not be able to pay you too high labor fees."
Lu Li paid US$500 million for the Jade Buddha made by the Siamese royal family. To make a Thousand-Hand Guanyin for the King of Nepal, the labor cost is 50 million US dollars.
Calculated according to this standard, Master Lu’s creative labor costs are at least hundreds of millions of yuan.
The labor costs of one hundred million, or even several hundred million, are still a bit exaggerated in China.
Especially in government departments, the use of labor fees is more sensitive, which can easily lead to misunderstandings among people who do not know the truth.
For example: Corruption/Corruption! Corrupt/defeated! There will be all kinds of doubts. In order to avoid this kind of trouble, the Liaodong Provincial Government must not charge too high labor fees.
"No labor fees!"
Lu Li smiled and said, "I build this large-scale jade sculpture for the Liaodong Provincial Government for free, and no labor fees!"
"what?"
The prefect of Liaodong was shocked, "Master Lu, you...you...really proud! Thank you for your dedication to the Liaodong Provincial Government and the people of Liaodong. Your selfless dedication is admirable! Thank you! Thank you!"
"This is what I should do!"
Lu Li replied with a smile.
In fact, by now, Lu Li's jade carvings are already masters. The other three skills will soon be promoted to master level.
The plot of this master craftsman is coming to an end.
The plot is about to end, why do you need money? Anyway, I can't take it back. It's better to be free, and it's still stellar and praised.
"Master Lu, when will you return to China? I would like to invite you to come to Liaodong for a field investigation."
The prefect of Liaodong sent out an invitation to Lu Li for field inspection.
"I will return to Beijing tomorrow." Lu Li replied with a smile.
"Okay! Master Lu, I will come to Beijing to pick you up tomorrow."
After talking about business, they chatted for a few words, and the conversation between the two people ended.
The next day, Lu Li returned to Beijing. The prefect of Liaodong personally greeted Lu Li at the airport.
Without stopping, Lu Li went to Xiuyan in Liaodong Province together with the prefect of Liaodong to inspect the environment and saw the huge jade stone 12 meters high.
This is the biggest piece of jade Lu Li has ever seen.
The texture of this jade is very uniform, there is no top material, and there is not much leftover material. It is all medium jade with moderate hardness. Although there are many colors, it is green as a whole. Other colors account for a lot less.
This piece of material is really a natural piece of jade carving material!
After seeing it on the spot, Lu Chengcheng's head had a bottom.
Subsequently, the Liaodong Provincial Government held a grand press conference.
At the press conference, the prefect of Liaodong announced: Master Lu Li has waived hundreds of millions of labor costs and created a giant 12-meter-high jade sculpture for the Liaodong Provincial Government for free.
Facing countless flashes and cameras, Lu Li shook hands with the Liaodong Prefect with a smile on his face. The Prefect of Liaodong praised Lu Li's spirit of selfless dedication and high spirits.
Lu Li said: The highest pursuit of an artist has never been economic benefit. People like the work is the biggest gain.
After the press conference, Lu Li once again became famous.
"Fuck! A few hundred million in labor fees, just don't need it?"
"Lu Li has made a lot of money, so naturally he has the capital to put on a high-profile posture."
"What I said upstairs is unfair. Lu Li made money. But he made money from foreigners. Moreover, there is no direct connection between money and dedication. You cannot deny others' risks just because you have money."
"He's just chasing lemon. Isn't this clear yet?"
"Master Lu is worthy of being a master. His virtuous demeanor is admirable!"
The two national treasures, plus the creation of jade sculptures for Liaodong for free, made Lu Li's master status deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and accepted and recognized by everyone.
"The player gets a special badge: Master Style (e) (Honor x20)."
"Your virtue and demeanor are admired by countless people."
After the press conference of the Liaodong Provincial Government, Lu Li returned to the capital.
This giant jade sculpture with a height of 12 meters will not be officially started until next year. Lu Li is not in a hurry to make jade carving designs now.
Calligraphy, painting, and sculpture have not yet been officially promoted to the master class, and still need to work harder.
When creating King Nebo's Golden Inlaid Jade Thousand Hands Guanyin, Lu Li had another gain in addition to his carving skills and promotion to Master.
That is the technique of gold inlaid with jade, which also promoted the improvement of sculpture skills. The manufacture of gold and silver utensils is essentially a sculptural technique.
During the next period of time, in addition to studying how to create a new typeface and summarizing his own painting techniques, Lu Li was also designing and manufacturing gold jewelry.
Mother Liu once gave Lu Li two pieces of mutton jade and asked Lu Li to make a pair of rings.
Lu Li hasn't done anything, he must make this pair of rings when his sculpture skills are promoted to master level.
Time passed day by day.
Lu Li practiced calligraphy, painting and making gold and silver jewelry every day.
Except for communicating and discussing with Han Lao, almost all of the time is spent on training skills.
Until the winter vacation, Lu Li's calligraphy, paintings and sculptures were still a bit short, and he could not really be promoted to master level.
Return to Yucheng with Liu Qin.
When Lu Li was helping Dad Lu chopping firewood and picking up his axe, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed when Lu Li was helping Lu Dad during Chinese New Year.
Throwing away the axe, rushed into the room.
Lu Li spread out the rice paper, raised a brush, and wrote a line of large characters on the rice paper.
This is a brand new font! Condense all Lu Li's understanding of calligraphy and sum up his own calligraphy skills!
As horizontal as a mountain, as vertical as a mountain!
Naked like an axe, hooked like a yoke!
Vigorous! Simple! vigorous! Xiongqi!
The biggest feature of this font is that, unlike other fonts, it is not as sharp as a knife, but as an axe. The end of the stroke is heavy and concealed, and it is shaped like an axe!
"Skill: Calligraphy (Master)!"
Promote to master in calligraphy skills!
Lu Li cast his pen and smiled, another skill has been promoted to master level!