PromptAway Weekly Ed 001

Exploring Generative Art and Japanese Aesthetic Inspirations

Author

Hansel
January 08, 2025

Welcome to this week’s issue of PromptAway, where we celebrate the beauty and possibilities of generative art.

In this edition, we explore the boundless possibilities of generative art, questioning the deeper meaning of ‘What Constitutes Art?’ Then, we dived into anime-style characters and anime as a cultural artifact. Let’s break down three images and their respective prompts.

1. Abstract Elegance: The Beauty of Minimalism

Prompt: An abstract art with minimal color palette and design, flat graphic vector design with no shading, a wavy line forming a perfect rectangle or square frame with gentle distortion.

Actionable Tips:

  • Use terms like “flat design,” “no shading,” and “minimal color palette” to achieve a clean and uncluttered look

  • Incorporate phrases like “gentle distortion” or “flowing shapes” to add a dynamic touch to an otherwise simple composition.

2. Delicate Inkwork: Inspired by East Asian Art

Prompt: Clean 2D artwork of delicate and intricate patterns inspired by traditional East Asian ink paintings, flowing organic shapes with elegant linework, harmonious and muted color palette of soft blue and white with subtle accent tones, two tiny rabbit motifs littered around the canvas, fluid and balanced composition.

Actionable Tips:

  • Use “intricate patterns” or “elegant linework” to depict the style of art

  • Add contrasting elements to introduce tension to the piece; the rabbit motifs here create a discovery element for the viewer

Anime Style: Cultural Storytelling

Prompt: A character sitting in the middle of a park filled with cherry blossoms, leaning back against a tree with a green bottle of sake in hand, petals drifting gently in the breeze, white slicked-back hair, dark jacket with glowing orange accents, tranquil and cinematic atmosphere blending nature and serenity.

Actionable Tips:

  • Highlight key details like “white slicked-back hair” and “dark jacket with glowing orange accents” in your starting prompt

  • Use the character reference + Vary (Subtle) combination to add your custom character into the scene

Closing Thoughts: A Work In Progress

In embarking on this creative PromptAway journey, I’ve come to realize that the process is as much about discovering myself as it has been about exploring new styles and techniques. Every prompt teaches me something new—about what AI can do, and also what I can create.

Until next time,
Happy creating! 🌸