郭石夫先生，乙酉之岁，生于京师，祖籍津门。其花鸟之作，博综群萃，渊源深厚，远追近现代之吴缶庐、潘天寿、齐白石、朱屺瞻诸巨擘，溯至扬州二李、八大山人、二石、青藤白阳，皆为己用，蔚为一派。其笔墨沉雄朴厚，古雅刚正，磅礴大气，而不染犷悍之习;洒脱自然，内具坚贞之质。一花一叶，寸草泰石，皆深合理法，情态备极，而不坠“创新”之虚名，未流狂怪之风。

Guo Shifu, born in the year of Yiyou, hails from Beijing with ancestral roots in Tianjin. His flower-and-bird paintings are a comprehensive collection of the essence of various styles, drawing from modern masters such as Wu Changshuo, Pan Tianshou, Qi Baishi, and Zhu Qizhan, tracing back to the likes of the Yangzhou Eccentrics, the Eight Eccentrics, Shi Tao, and Xu Wei. He integrates these influences into his own unique style. His brushwork is vigorous and robust, elegant and upright, grand without being coarse; his art exudes natural ease, with an inherent firmness and integrity. Every flower and leaf, every blade of grass and rock, is meticulously rendered with profound understanding of principles, full of lifelike vitality, never falling into the trap of mere "innovation" for the sake of novelty or devolving into frivolity.

先生之创作，崇三义焉：一曰“中华文化之精神性”也;二曰“文长风骨，老缶精神”也，传统常新，鲜活如昔;三曰“中画之哲理性”也。此三者，构其思想之纲，立其艺道之本，展现宏深之意境，昭示雅正之旨归。

Mr. Guo’s creation is guided by three principles: firstly, the spiritual essence of Chinese culture; secondly, the scholarly integrity and spirit of traditional masters like Wen Zhengming and Wu Changshuo, keeping tradition alive and fresh; thirdly, the philosophical depth of Chinese painting. These principles form the backbone of his artistic philosophy, laying the foundation for his art, showcasing profound and dignified meaning, and revealing a noble and righteous purpose.

郭石夫先生之绘事，得三旨焉：一曰“大”。此“大”有二义：一为“境界之大”，先生不屑于小桥流水之细琐，苦心追求黄钟大吕之雄浑，故自镌闲章“天地吾庐”、“如此豪情”、“豪横人间笔一枝”以励志;二为“尺幅之大”，亦自镌“大处着墨”与“动而不息”之印以自勉。二曰“笔墨精神”。先生之花鸟，泼墨如泼水，画面淋漓墨气，彩色仅为点睛之笔。三曰“天然去雕饰”，以自然天成为至境，去人工匠气。先生谓人之追美，永无尽头。国画之极致，唯自然天成。观其花鸟，大气磅礴，沉雄朴厚，古雅刚正，气势磅礴而不染犷悍之习，洒脱自然而内蕴坚贞之质，尽显其志焉。

Guo Shifu's art adheres to three key tenets: the first being "greatness." This "greatness" has two aspects: one is the "greatness of realm," as Mr. Guo disdains trivial scenes of "small bridges and flowing water," instead pursuing the grandeur of "great bells and large drums," and thus engraved seals like "Heaven and Earth My Home," "Such Greatness," and "Dominating the World with One Brush" to inspire himself; the other is the "greatness of scale," with seals like "Laying Ink Broadly" and "Endless Movement" to encourage himself. The second tenet is the "spirit of brush and ink." His flower-and-bird paintings use ink as if pouring water, creating a scene rich in ink atmosphere, with color used only for emphasis. The third tenet is "naturalness without embellishment," seeking the highest state of "natural creation," free from artificiality. Mr. Guo believes that the pursuit of beauty by humans is endless. The highest realm of Chinese painting is natural creation. Observing his flower-and-bird works, one sees grandeur, vigor, elegance, and uprightness, with an imposing yet uncoarse air, showing his aspirations.

郭石夫先生之画，题材常见梅兰竹菊、荷花紫藤、八哥麻雀，寻常景物，焕发朝气。因情感与审美之转化，作品具时代印记与个性特征，神彩焕然。作画极具书写性，不尚精细雕琢，放笔直取，以意写形，以势贯气，重线面结构与开合之妙。线条厚重生辣，力透纸背，墨色沉实质朴，虚实相生，气势恢宏。笔墨表现沟通形神、具象与抽象之关联。

Guo Shifu’s paintings often feature subjects like plum blossoms, orchids, bamboo, chrysanthemums, lotuses, wisteria, mynas, and sparrows. These ordinary subjects, under his brush, burst with vibrant energy. Due to shifts in his emotions and aesthetic orientation, his works bear distinct marks of the times and individual characteristics, radiating new splendor. His painting style is highly calligraphic, eschewing meticulous and fine carving, advocating for freehand expression, capturing form with intent, and infusing spirit into the lines. He emphasizes the overall structure of lines and planes, and the relationship between opening and closing. His lines are thick and lively, penetrating the paper, adhering to calligraphic principles. His use of ink and color is solid and unpretentious, emphasizing the balance between reality and void, and the overall momentum, linking the tangible with the intangible, the concrete with the abstract.

郭石夫之画，淋漓奔放，苍古朴拙。大幅恢弘，笔墨浑融;小品简远，笔精墨妙。作画胆大气沉，落笔重而收拾细，心放能敛，率真不失谨慎，斟酌精微。其画风沉雄朴厚，古雅刚正，磅礴无犷悍，洒脱具坚贞。一花一叶，寸草泰石，深合理法，情态备极，未假“创新”之名，坠流滑狂怪，实为当代大写意花鸟画之典范。其言“天地吾庐”、“如此豪情”、“豪横人间笔一枝”，志向高远，襟怀豪迈;又曰“大处着墨”与“动而不息”，尺幅之大，尽见笔端。泼墨如泉，彩点生韵，天成自然，去人工匠气，尽显天然之美。郭石夫之绘，彰中华文化精神，显传统鲜活，蕴哲理深邃。其花鸟画，大气淋漓，沉雄朴厚，古雅刚正，磅礴无犷悍，洒脱具坚贞，实大写意花鸟画之至高境也。

Guo Shifu’s works are vibrant and uninhibited, ancient and unpretentious. His large pieces are grand and harmonious; his small works are simple and distant, with exquisite brushwork. He paints boldly and calmly, with heavy strokes carefully managed, his mind free yet contained, straightforward yet meticulous, demonstrating unique craftsmanship. His style is vigorous and robust, elegant and upright, grand without being coarse, free yet steadfast. Every flower and leaf, every blade of grass and rock, is rendered with profound understanding, full of lifelike vitality, never falling into the trap of superficial "innovation," making him a paragon of contemporary expressive bird-and-flower painting.

郭石夫之艺，追求严谨博大，气度恢宏。画风雄浑庄严，重民族文化与精神独立，致力创作具时代精神之作，成民众精神食粮。其写意花鸟，韵味纯厚，水墨重彩，大幅小品，皆具中国气派，功底深厚，笔墨精熟。大幅意境开阔，章法严谨，大起大落，有书法风神;小品简远幽雅，笔精墨妙，如品清茗。

Mr. Guo’s art embodies the pursuit of rigorous and grand style. His brushwork is powerful and solemn, emphasizing national culture and spiritual independence. He is dedicated to creating works that carry the spirit of the times and serve as nourishment for the people's spirit. His expressive bird-and-flower paintings are rich in flavor, be they in ink, heavy color, large formats, or small pieces, all exuding a distinctly Chinese style. His deep foundation and proficient brushwork are evident. Large works have expansive realms and meticulous composition, rising and falling dramatically, with a natural charm akin to calligraphy; small works are serene and distant, with refined brushwork, like savoring fine tea.

其笔墨神髓，与吴昌硕、齐白石、潘天寿一脉相承，淋漓奔放，苍古朴拙，浓艳丰实。作画胆大气沉，落笔重而收拾细，心放能敛，率真谨慎，自具匠心，独领当今大写意画坛风骚。

His brush-and-ink essence is aligned with masters like Wu Changshuo, Qi Baishi, and Pan Tianshou, being vibrant, ancient, and unpretentious, richly vivid. He paints boldly and calmly, with heavy strokes carefully managed, his mind free yet contained, straightforward yet meticulous, demonstrating unique craftsmanship, leading the contemporary expressive bird-and-flower painting field.

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