Analysis on the Application of Ink Painting Techniques in the Animation “Little Tadpoles Looking for Their Mother”

Abstract

“Little Tadpoles Looking for their Mother” is inspired by Qi Baishi’s paintings, showing the unique charm of ink painting and the profound heritage of Chinese style. Technically, the animation created a new art form of ink animation by combining traditional ink painting with modern animation. While maintaining Qi Baishi’s artistic style, the creative team made necessary innovative adjustments, such as “improved” freehand brushwork and “red flowers and green leaves” color, which not only retains the essence of traditional ink, but also ADAPTS to modern aesthetic needs. In addition, “Little Tadpoles Looking for their Mother” also embodies Qi Baishi’s dialectical thinking of the aesthetic concept of “between similarity and unsimilarity”, and achieves the artistic effect of “similarity in spirit” by simplifying the image and strengthening the charm. This not only shows the traditional aesthetic pursuit of “portraying God” and “writing God in form” in Chinese painting, but also reflects the idea of the harmony of Yin and Yang in Chinese traditional cultural philosophy.