With a deep love for traditional culture, the young artist not only persistently practiced painting but also boldly brought watercolor paintings to digital platforms, opening a new and inspiring path for this ancient art form.
Autumn with feather pen and water level
Minh Anh's chance to paint watercolor paintings began when he accidentally saw a book of hair color painting. Passionate about the blending of water level lines, he learned the calligraphy himself and gradually approached the technique of painting watercolor paintings. From the first paintings, Minh Anh realized that what he wanted to convey was not only the image, but the spirit of the painting - the hidden soul in each stroke of the pen, the vibration of the ink, the stillness in the layout.
"The soul of watercolor paintings lies in the spirit that the author wants to express. To do that, it requires good handwriting and a deep understanding of how to move the pen, regulate the ink and water. It is a combination of technique and soul, inseparable - Minh Anh shared.
Unlike modern paintings that are free in materials and techniques, watercolor requires the artist to practice the connection between inner strength and penning strength.
Just one thing, can people with understanding know if you paint well or not? In the past, the elderly often painted black and white to express their temperament. Nowadays, paintings can add color to be more vivid, but the spirit must still be preserved" - he said.
The process of sketching a watercolor painting includes: Uploading ideas - sketches - deploy on drawing paper - drawing black and white - on color. In which, the idea development is always the most difficult step. Because to get the image into the output of the pen seamlessly, it requires in-depth observation, delicate feelings and the ability to convert emotions into images.
Minh Anh will always remember once when he was invited to redraw the treasure of a rich man in a family. Both reading poems, imagining, and gradually recreating the beauty of the poem through painting, it is an experience that makes him more appreciative of the value of connecting painting and folk culture.
Thuy dresses up in the digital age
Understanding the difficulties in preserving traditional paintings in the digital age, Minh Anh has chosen a new approach by digitizing water-based paintings, posting them on social networks, printing them on Ao Dai, conical hats, ceramics, and souvenir publications.
He also participated in exhibitions, direct painting performances, and combined paintings with fashion to bring art closer to young people. His ao dai with watercolor paintings have made a strong impression at cultural events because of the unique combination of tradition and modernity.
In the rush hour, people are looking for primitive and rustic things to heal the mind. Warded fairy foods has the ability to create a feeling of relaxation, quiet space and inner vibration that everyone can touch, Minh Anh expressed.
Not stopping at composing, Minh Anh also sells paintings for charity, spreading human values through each work. For him, each painting is like a spiritual child, when used to help the community, the value becomes even more profound.
When asked about what to do to make the water sports sustainable in the digital age, Minh Anh emphasized the role of creativity, exchange and community cohesion. He hopes to organize experiential activities, connect those who love watercolor paintings, together preserve and breathe new life into this traditional painting genre.
Sending a message to young people pursuing an artistic path, Minh Anh advised: "If you really love something, even if it is something that few people care about, don't hesitate to move forward. As long as you keep your passion and constantly be creative, everything can spread, touch the hearts of others.
