The latest evaluation standard of cypress root carving

Sabina vulgaris is a kind of cypress, the so-called crafts of Platycladus orientalis on the market are actually Platycladus orientalis rather than botanical cedar, because the existence of Sabina vulgaris is very small, and its shape is natural and wonderful, its texture is naturally beautiful, and its oily hardness is the first material for root carving. therefore, as the crown of root carving, cliff cypress root carving enjoys a good reputation in the collection world. let's take a look at the root carving standard.

Artistic conception

Root carving pays attention to the unity of man and nature, which is intended to be the first of its kind. A piece of cliff cypress root carving with collection value must be fully conceived before production, which can make good use of the characteristics of raw materials, express the creator's intention, and even sublimate to a certain cultural connotation, and even inherit the essence of root carving culture. It is by no means a simple display of skill or material of pure knife craftsmanship, but a spiritual basis derived from tradition and inherent culture. Only in this way can we sublimate from a good-looking root carving to a good-looking root carving.

Form

The cliff cypress has all kinds of strange shapes, such as meandering straight up, circling and turning, folding and elegant, holding yuan and keeping one, and stretching in all directions, each of which is a unique natural creation, a gift of the gods, a mark of time, and a witness of time.

Sculptor

The smooth use of the knife without stagnation in things is the basis for the creation of fine root carvings. The character's open face and hair. The handling of hands, clothing corners, animal demeanor, momentum, hair, etc., all need to be based on good sculptors.

Color and lustre

After the cypress is polished, the color is roughly red and white. The white part is the part that is still growing, and the red part is mostly the dead part, also known as "Museli". In terms of ornamental value, two-color winding is the most pleasing visual enjoyment, but red maple is like fire and white clothes are like snow, which is also another kind of quiet beauty. If the cliff cypress is old to a certain extent, it will also appear purple and dark black.

Fragrance; fragrance

Cliff cypress has a special fragrance different from other cypress wood, inhaling slowly, a trace different from the fragrance of sandalwood musk deer, a mellow that precipitates time into the heart and spleen. The aroma of Sabina vulgaris feels tired and diligent, which is closely related to the year. The older the year is, the more mellow and sweet the fragrance is.