Intuitive Guidance

Wantawee Simchomphu

Abstract :

This project stems from an interest in exploring and presenting the abstract concept of “managing awareness in unexpected situations through intuition,” a complex yet highly significant mental state. The creation of illustrative works therefore serves as a tool to understand and communicate the interaction between inner calm (mindfulness), coping with turmoil (unexpected situations), and the guidance of intuition, rendering these interactions in a more tangible and clear form.

The primary objective is to create a collection of illustrative designs using an integrated workflow. This involves employing Adobe Illustrator for core vector elements, followed by Adobe Photoshop to add dimension and intricate textural details. Furthermore, the process incorporates experimentation with AI Image Generators to assist in creating supplementary elements or particularly complex textures, all under the creator’s artistic direction.

The anticipated final output is a series of illustrations (potentially evolving into animation) capable of communicating this abstract mental state in a dynamic, engaging, and easily understandable manner. Emphasis will be placed on symbolic imagery and the depiction of energy or movement to convey the interplay between mindful tranquility, inner turmoil, and the insightful guidance of intuition when confronted with the unexpected. This aims to benefit the audience by facilitating their understanding of the concept.

Objectives :

1. To create a series of 3 illustrations that clearly communicate the core concept.
2. To study, experiment with, and integrate techniques from Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and AI Generator in the creative process for producing both static images and animated works.
3. To experiment with using AI Generator as a tool to enhance creative ideation for generating textures or complex elements, under the artist’s control and guided by communication design principles.

Conceptual Framework :

The subtle inner struggle where tranquility is challenged by the unexpected (symbolized by the cracked face). However, instead of completely collapsing, there is a reliance on inner intuitive power to navigate, seek, and connect with ‘awareness’ or inner stability. This expresses the resilience hidden within fragility and the capacity to move forward in life with intuitive wisdom when facing darkness or uncertainty.

Process / Methodology :

  1. Planning & Sketching: Design a rough storyboard or animatic for each image/scene, defining key elements and planned movements.
  2. Core Asset Creation (Illustrator): Use Adobe Illustrator to create sharp vector shapes for key symbols, characters, or essential structures requiring precision.
  3. AI Element Generation (AI Tool): Use an AI Image Generator to create complex textures or background elements based on defined prompts then selects, modifies, and curates these elements to ensure consistency with the overall style.
  4. Compositing & Detailing (Photoshop): Combine assets from Illustrator and AI into Adobe Photoshop. Use brush tools to add textures, lighting, and shadows. Apply effects and adjust overall color tones. 
  5. Test print process.
  6. Artworks Printout on Semi-Gloss 240 gram paper. Size 20×30 inches.

Techniques and Materials :

  • Adobe Photoshop, Bitmap/Raster
    Adobe Illustrator, Vector
    Digital Print
    AI Image Generator from original sketches: Kling Ai

Result / Conclusion :

The expected outcome is a collection of 3 illustrations, distinguished by a unique blend of Vector, Raster, and AI image generator techniques. These illustrations will be capable of vividly and profoundly conveying the creative concept and the essence of maintaining presence of mind in unexpected situations through intuition. This collection will showcase the potential of utilizing diverse digital tools to create art works that communicates complex meanings. Furthermore, it can be effectively utilized across various digital media to raise awareness and provide inspiration.

References :

จิตวิทยาการเอาตัวรอดในสถานการณ์ที่เปลี่ยนแปลง https://www.istrong.co/single-post/survive-from-changing-situations?srsltid=AfmBOopbh927xzbSAVFpmXjTMXd6vDiYM7UudOjB5hpoB-OIwkv_PwWP. (Online). [26 March 2025]

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Sense of control กลไกสำคัญที่ทำให้มนุษย์สามารถดำรงอยู่รอดอย่างมีความสุข https://creativetalkconference.com/sense-of-control-marketing-psychology/. (Online). [26 March 2025]

SURVIVAL STRATEGIES https://www.scienceworld.ca/resource/survival-strategies/ . (Online). [28 March 2025]

The 3 Basic Human Survival Instincts That Cause Stress https://www.shortform.com/blog/human-survival-instincts/ . (Online). [28 March 2025]

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SURVIVAL https://surviveandrevive.org/the-psychology-of-survival/ . (Online). [31 March 2025]

THE THREE INSTINCTS https://www.enneagrammer.com/the-three-instincts . (Online). [31 March 2025]

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