Art is a very large category, it is a series of different activities of people and products created by those activities. Art is universal, but still creates the specific features for every culture in the world and today, I will introduce to friends around the world a characteristic art of Vietnam, it is "Painting rice"

With the creative mind of human beings, every modern machinery and equipment has been successfully built. In the field of art too, artisans are constantly exploring the creation of new artistic values, values of the new era. From the natural grains of rice, through the skillful hands of artisans, the grain has been transformed into a beautiful and unique artistic work, full of creativity, striking with beautiful countryside, rustic and idyllic it is "Rice painting".

The origin of the "Rice painting" in Vietnam

According to some sources, the main source of "Rice paintings" comes from the ancient art of India. With a passion for art and a desire to learn, a number of young Vietnamese artists have sought to understand and create this kind of painting, based on the raw materials of Vietnamese rice. "Rice painting" is regarded as a modern art line, the uniqueness of the "Rice painting" not only by the material but also by the creativity that its owner makes ...

Raw materials for making "Rice painting"

In order to make a beautiful picture of good quality rice, artisans must be very meticulous in the process of preparing raw materials for rice as it will directly affect the quality of the painting.

Rice material is a grain of rice and is sure to be cultivated and harvested in the fields of Vietnam, there are three types of rice selected as painting materials. In which the sticky rice is selected for the piece details, sticky rice selected for the large, large pieces, broken rice used to create small details and smooth the picture.

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The grain will be differently colored from white, yellow, brown, black by drying, roasting without the use of any other coloring chemicals, the color of rice will depend on temperature and time. drying/roasting. So "Rice painting" only the basic colors mentioned above without the bright colors such as green, red, pink, purple ... That is also a special feature of rice, only about 15-20 colors but enough to create a masterpiece.

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To create a picture of beautiful rice art, the artisan must self-tinkering, research the rice types, glue, techniques of rice arrangement to be consistent and close, that picture must focus weak The color of the rice, the texture of the rice, the layout beautiful, the layout must be meticulous, sharp ... especially in choosing the main color, artisans must choose rice with a color suitable to Picture composition is not broken.

Some topics "Rice paintings"

The themes of "Rice paintings" are equally plentiful: landscape paintings, portraits, art paintings, calligraphy paintings, animal pictures, religious and other genres.

"Painting rice" religion

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"Painting rice" portrait

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"Painting rice" animals

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"Painting rice" calligraphy

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"Painting rice" landscape

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The theme in the rice competition is very rich, so many foreign visitors when visiting Vietnam have chosen to buy rice as a gift. Because rice is not only unique in terms of materials but also in the content, especially the topic of nature, the country, people of Vietnam.

The process of "Rice Painting"

"Rice painting" are often created in different ways. In India, the grain is dyed, dried, and then put on paper or canvas. However, in Vietnam, "Rice painting" are made completely different. With skillful hands, roasted artisans exposed more natural colors, and meticulously associated each grain of rice carefully together to form a grafted picture. Depending on the complexity and size of the work, a painting can be completed in three to one month. Since it can last up to ten years, rice is considered to be of high value.

Choose rice

Must choose the grain is strong, beautiful shadow, enough season enough rice seeds are not broken, sure grain, the same grain of rice.

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Fried rice

The color of the rice depends on the stage, depending on the temperature and the time difference will give us different shades of color. Experienced artisans will create unique rice colors.

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Outline the picture

For any form of painting we also need this step, "Rice painting" too. We need to outline our ideas on the picture. This is a stepping stone to help shape the details and how to arrange them in the picture so beautiful and reasonable. The more detailed the sketch, the better the picture.

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Put the rice grains in the picture

After you have sketched out you milked the glue on the main lines of the "Rice painting". Where to get long tweezers attached to each grain of rice in the outlined lines. This stage takes up quite a bit of your time by taking each grain of rice, if the picture you are doing is also taking 2 - 3 days, the larger can take up to a week to complete.

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Exposure

Pictures are usually exposed to the sun for two to three days to dry the rice and stick to the wooden frame.

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Close the frame

After the painting is finished we are framed to show and decorate. You should choose a picture frame that matches the color of the picture, thus highlighting the picture

What makes the paintings attractive is the color harmony, the tight arrangement of the rice grains, and the attractive display. Incorporating all these elements together skillfully reveals the artist's talent and artistic sensibility through a mall grain of rice arranged into lively and engaging artwork. Having artistic talent is a blessing for some people, however, to make a "Rice painting" the decisive factor is perseverance.

"Rice Painting" Vietnam is famous in many countries around the world, and I want the world to know this unique art in my country. I hope you like it. Thank you for reading this article, the next article I will share other cultures of my country. If you are interested, please follow me to keep up with the latest posts from me.

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