"As for the other paintings, their skill is not lacking, and they too possess meaning and charm; yet, as their creators lack renown, they cannot be counted as authentic works."
The worth of a painting lies partly in the artwork, but largely in the reputation of its painter.
For instance, a famed artist—even works created before fame, even practice copies—will, upon attaining fame, be sought after as authentic pieces.
Are these paintings' skills, or their artistic realms, truly that high?
"If one day my own work could be displayed in this gallery..." Liang Yuan's face showed longing.
Chu Ming strolled slowly along the gallery, his gaze sweeping over the scrolls on either side.
At the entrance, the paintings gave him a peculiar sense of awe, a flavor not found when viewing Liang Yuan's scrolls.
Especially with the Sword Gourd Spirit activated, the handling of details in these scrolls far exceeded what Liang Yuan could produce, and surpassed Chu Ming's own skills as well.
