frequencies
[a measure how often things repeat over time]
eg. Sound: the higher the frequency = higher pitch
using frequency as a measure how often a pattern reappears in our drawings
intuition
[understanding without conscious reasoning]
eg. using past experiences to make a decision
using intuition as paint that construct the patterns
thoughts
[mental cognitions – ideas, opinions and beliefs]
using thoughts after doing the action rather than traditional driver of actions and perceptions
emotions
[a complex reaction pattern]
ie. feelings are experienced consciously, while emotion manifests as conscious or unconscious
using emotions as actors and hints in our drawings
drawing
[representation of an object or mental construct]
eg. a picture or a diagram
using drawings as mirrors of the composition of our intuition, thoughts and emotions.
conscious
Defining consciousness through the act of intuitive drawing invites us to explore a fluid, non-linear understanding of awareness. Consciousness, in this sense, becomes less about analytical thought and more about an embodied experience—a dialogue between mind, body, and the canvas.
In this creative state, intuition becomes a key navigator. Rather than constructing a drawing from pre-planned ideas or images, the individual taps into a more primal, spontaneous force. Intuition bypasses the filters of the conscious mind, drawing from a deeper reservoir of understanding. This kind of drawing reveals consciousness as dynamic, ever-shifting, and responsive to the present moment. Each line, shape, or form becomes a visual manifestation of this unfolding process—alive, raw, and in sync with the emotions and energies present at that time.
subconscious
The subconscious, when explored through intuitive drawing, becomes a vast, mysterious landscape that operates beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. It is the realm where thoughts, emotions, memories, and instincts reside, often hidden from our everyday perception. Engaging in intuitive drawing is like opening a direct channel to this shadowy realm, allowing what’s hidden to emerge into the light of expression without the interference of the analytical mind.
In intuitive drawing, the subconscious doesn’t just reveal hidden aspects of the self—it actively shapes the creative process. By allowing the hand to move freely, guided by impulses rather than plans, the artist engages in a form of automatic expression that gives voice to the subconscious.
communication
When we engage in intuitive drawing, we step beyond the boundaries of intellectual concepts, allowing instinct to guide us. The pen or brush moves as an extension of the self, expressing thoughts and emotions that may not yet have formed into words. This process mirrors how consciousness operates beneath the surface of rational thinking, where subconscious impulses and deeper currents of awareness flow freely.
The communication between the conscious and subconscious mind is a subtle, dynamic interplay that shapes how we perceive, think, and create. While the conscious mind deals with immediate reality—making decisions, solving problems, and engaging with the external world—the subconscious mind operates in the background, absorbing, processing, and storing information that influences our thoughts and behaviors in ways we may not even realize.
In the act of intuitive drawing, this communication becomes vividly apparent. The conscious mind may initiate the drawing process, but it is the subconscious that drives the flow, offering symbols, impulses, and imagery that arise seemingly out of nowhere. This interaction highlights the idea that consciousness is not a solitary force but a partnership—a blend of awareness and hidden influence working together to shape experience.
Learning how to read our own patterns in terms of frequencies allows us to initiate this communication and get a view into our sense of reality and how it may differ from perception of others, allowing us to trust our intuition.