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Sep 07, 2013forbesrachel rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Brush of the Gods is based on an old legend of the painter Wu Daozi. It starts with him in his childhood, and how he learns to first paint (even the greatest artisans of our race had to begin at the beginning after all). Gradually he becomes so good that his creatures actually come to life. The children, who are more open minded know that this is true, and as they grow it passes onto their children. Finally the emperor commissions him to do a masterpiece, one that would take up most his life to complete, and he does so. He creates a portrait of paradise, and it is said that that is where he know resides. Two distinct illustration styles are used, the characters are painted, while the majority of Daozi's works are done in black, calligraphy-inspired lines. As these pieces take life, they too enter the painted world. Daozi had a talent, and it is one that was so inspiring, that he is still remembered today.