{ "_meta": { "_note": "CPO Style Protocol for Creativity Ltd AI Systems", "_version": "2.0", "_author": "Creativity Ltd", "_license": "Proprietary - Creativity Ltd Internal Use", "_compatibility": [ "Midjourney v6+", "Stable Diffusion XL", "DALL-E 3", "Leonardo AI", "Creativity Ltd Custom Models" ] }, "identification": { "style_id": "soft_ink_wash_tenderness_v1", "style_name": "Soft Ink Wash Tenderness", "version": "1.0", "created_date": "2026-03-28", "author": "Creativity Ltd AI Lab", "category": "illustration", "subcategory": "gentle_watercolor", "tags": [ "soft", "gentle", "watercolor", "ink-wash", "tender", "minimalist" ], "primary_folder": "06_fine_art_painting", "secondary_folders": [ "08_minimal_luxury_composition", "09_psychology_emotion_design" ], "difficulty_level": "intermediate", "estimated_generation_time": "30-60 seconds", "recommended_aspect_ratios": ["2:3", "3:4", "4:5"], "version_history": [ { "version": "1.0", "date": "2026-03-28", "changes": "Initial release - Creativity Ltd standard" } ] }, "aesthetic_profile": { "_note": "Emotional and visual characteristics of the style", "aesthetic_origin": [ "East Asian Ink Wash Painting", "Contemporary Children's Book Illustration", "Minimalist Watercolor Art" ], "mood": "Serene, tender, peaceful", "emotional_tone": "Gentle emotional connection through soft visual language; quiet intimacy and warmth through minimal means", "intensity": "low", "focus_type": "emotional_connection_gentleness", "visual_priority": [ "Soft grayscale gradations", "Delicate ink wash textures", "Minimal selective color accents" ], "feeling_model": { "_note": "Scores from 0.00 to 1.00 for AI weighting", "serenity": "0.95", "tension": "0.05", "luxury": "0.40", "intimacy": "0.90", "dreamlike": "0.70", "rawness": "0.15", "wonder": "0.60", "melancholy": "0.30", "power": "0.10", "fragility": "0.75", "otherworldliness": "0.50", "precision": "0.40" } }, "color_system": { "_note": "Complete color palette and grading specifications", "palette_type": "Soft grayscale with minimal selective color accents", "color_temperature": "warm neutral (soft tones)", "dominant_colors": [ { "name": "Soft Charcoal", "hex": "#6B6B6B", "rgb": "107, 107, 107", "role": "dominant", "percentage": "40%" }, { "name": "Warm White", "hex": "#FAF9F6", "rgb": "250, 249, 246", "role": "supporting", "percentage": "50%" }, { "name": "Blush Pink", "hex": "#FFB6C1", "rgb": "255, 182, 193", "role": "accent", "percentage": "10%" } ], "background_color": { "name": "Cream White", "hex": "#FAF9F6", "texture": "soft paper" }, "contrast_logic": "soft_gradations_with_gentle_transitions", "saturation_rule": "Minimal saturation; grayscale dominant with selective pastel color accents", "accent_distribution": "Small floral or decorative elements in soft pink/coral tones", "color_grading_notes": "Soft watercolor wash effect, gentle tonal transitions, minimal contrast" }, "textures_materials": { "_note": "Surface qualities and post-processing specifications", "primary_materials": [ "Watercolor paper texture", "Ink wash and soft brush strokes" ], "surface_behavior": "Soft bleeding edges, gentle gradations, transparent layers", "fabric_simulation": "N/A - focus on hair and organic forms", "skin_texture": "Smooth with soft watercolor blending, minimal detail", "film_grain": "none", "gaussian_diffusion": "soft", "motion_streaks": "none", "particle_model": "Subtle watercolor texture and paper grain", "post_processing": { "hdr": "off", "vignette": "none", "clarity": "Soft edges, gentle definition", "color_grade": "Warm soft tones with minimal contrast", "sharpening": "Minimal to maintain softness", "noise_reduction": "moderate for smooth appearance" } }, "subject_figure": { "_note": "Subject specifications and positioning", "subject_type": "girl_and_cat", "subject_options": [ "girl_with_pet", "single_figure", "animal_companion" ], "body_framing": "Medium shot, upper body with companion animal", "pose_style": [ "Gentle downward gaze toward companion", "Soft profile or three-quarter view", "Relaxed, peaceful posture" ], "facial_expression": "Serene, gentle smile, closed or soft eyes", "hair_styling": "Long flowing hair with soft ink wash rendering", "makeup_style": "Natural, minimal or none", "wardrobe_style": "Simple, minimal detail, soft tones", "symbolic_props": [ "Black cat companion", "Small floral accents (optional)" ], "age_range": "Young adult to adult", "ethnicity": "Any (style is ethnicity-agnostic)" }, "lighting_setup": { "_note": "Soft diffused lighting configuration", "lighting_type": "Soft diffused ambient light", "key_light": "Gentle frontal or side lighting", "fill_light": "Soft ambient fill, minimal shadows", "rim_light": "None or very subtle", "background_light": "Even soft illumination", "light_quality": "Very soft with gentle transitions", "light_color": "Warm neutral", "shadow_character": "Minimal soft shadows with gentle gradations" }, "camera_specifications": { "_note": "Technical reference for composition", "camera_type": "N/A (illustration style)", "lens": "N/A (illustration style)", "aperture": "N/A (illustration style)", "focal_length": "Medium portrait equivalent to 50-85mm", "depth_of_field": "Soft focus throughout", "iso": "N/A (illustration style)", "shutter_speed": "N/A (illustration style)", "file_format": "PNG or TIFF for master quality" }, "themes_psychology": { "_note": "Conceptual and psychological elements", "themes": [ "Gentle companionship", "Quiet intimacy", "Peaceful connection", "Tender moments" ], "archetype": "The Companion", "narrative_mood": [ "Serene connection", "Gentle affection", "Peaceful coexistence" ], "conceptual_reading": "A visual language for capturing quiet moments of connection and tenderness through soft, minimal illustration", "setting_context": [ "Undefined neutral space", "Focus on emotional connection", "Minimal environmental detail" ], "psychological_triggers": { "attention_anchor": "Gentle gaze and soft facial expression", "emotional_driver": "Connection between human and animal companion", "luxury_signal": "None; style emphasizes simplicity and authenticity", "memory_hook": "Soft ink wash technique creating dreamlike quality", "narrative_implication": "A quiet moment of peace and companionship" }, "target_audience": [ "Children's book publishers", "Greeting card companies", "Lifestyle brands", "Wellness and mindfulness content", "Personal art collections" ], "brand_alignment": "Creativity Ltd Gentle Collection" }, "control_layer": { "_note": "CRITICAL - AI Generation Instructions for Creativity Ltd Systems", "_version": "2.0", "_compatibility": "Creativity Ltd AI Platform + Major AI Image Generators", "keep": [ "Soft grayscale with gentle gradations", "Watercolor/ink wash texture", "Minimal selective color accents", "Serene peaceful expression", "Gentle emotional connection", "Soft flowing hair rendering", "Creativity Ltd quality standards" ], "avoid": [ "High contrast or harsh edges", "Photorealistic rendering", "Saturated colors", "Busy backgrounds", "Complex details", "Dark or intense mood", "Sharp defined lines", "AI artifacts or distortions" ], "quality_targets": [ "Smooth watercolor gradations", "Soft natural transitions", "Emotional warmth and tenderness", "Minimal clean composition", "Gentle selective color use", "No visible AI artifacts or distortions", "Print-ready quality (300 DPI equivalent)" ], "technical_parameters": { "resolution": "minimum 3072x4096 pixels", "aspect_ratio": "2:3 or 3:4 preferred", "color_space": "sRGB or Adobe RGB", "bit_depth": "16-bit preferred", "file_format": "PNG or TIFF for master, JPEG for web", "compression": "Lossless or minimal compression" }, "prompt_engineering_notes": { "_note": "Instructions for prompt construction", "structure": "Subject + Mood + Style + Color + Quality + Technical", "weight_distribution": { "subject": "30%", "mood": "30%", "style": "25%", "color": "10%", "quality": "5%" }, "keyword_priority": [ "soft ink wash illustration", "gentle watercolor", "serene peaceful mood", "minimalist composition", "selective color accents" ], "negative_weight": "Apply 1.2x weight to negative prompt elements", "creativity_level": "0.6-0.7 (consistency focused)" }, "base_prompt": "Soft ink wash illustration, gentle watercolor style, young woman with long flowing hair in soft charcoal gray tones looking down with serene expression at black cat companion, minimal selective color with small pink floral accents, soft grayscale gradations with gentle transitions, warm cream white background, peaceful tender moment, intimate connection between human and animal, soft diffused lighting with minimal shadows, watercolor paper texture, delicate brush strokes, minimalist composition, serene and calming mood, children's book illustration aesthetic, soft edges throughout, no harsh lines, no high contrast, no photorealistic rendering, no saturated colors, no busy background details, print-ready quality, no AI artifacts, Creativity Ltd Gentle Collection standard", "negative_prompt": "high contrast, harsh edges, photorealistic, saturated colors, busy background, complex details, dark mood, intense expression, sharp lines, HDR, heavy shadows, vibrant colors, cluttered composition, low resolution, compression artifacts, deformed anatomy, extra limbs, asymmetrical features, unnatural proportions, cartoon, 3D render, CGI, digital art, painting, sketch, watermark, text overlay, signature, frame, border, low quality, worst quality, bad quality, Creativity Ltd standards violation", "prompt_variations": { "different_animal": "Replace 'black cat' with 'small dog', 'rabbit', or 'bird' as companion", "child_subject": "Replace 'young woman' with 'child', adjust proportions and features", "seasonal": "Add 'spring theme with cherry blossoms' or 'autumn with falling leaves'", "more_color": "Add 'slightly more selective color in clothing or accessories'", "vertical_format": "Emphasize 'tall vertical composition for book cover'", "greeting_card": "Add 'greeting card style, space for text at top or bottom'" }, "advanced_techniques": { "layered_prompting": "Build prompt in layers: base subject → mood → style → color accents → quality modifiers", "weight_syntax": "Use (keyword:1.2) for emphasis, [keyword:0.8] for de-emphasis in supported systems", "seed_control": "Use fixed seed for consistency across variations, vary seed for new interpretations", "cfg_scale": "6-8 for balanced softness and prompt adherence", "steps": "Minimum 30 steps for quality, 40-50 for final output", "sampler": "DPM++ 2M Karras or Euler a for smooth results" }, "creativity_ltd_standards": { "_note": "Mandatory requirements for all Creativity Ltd AI outputs", "brand_compliance": "All outputs must meet Creativity Ltd quality guidelines", "attribution": "Prompt created for Creativity Ltd AI System - Proprietary", "usage_rights": "Internal use and client deliverables only", "quality_check": "Review against Creativity Ltd Quality Checklist before delivery", "version_control": "Always include version number in protocol metadata", "documentation": "Maintain protocol documentation for reproducibility" } }, "use_cases": { "_note": "Intended applications and usage guidelines", "primary_applications": [ "Children's book illustrations", "Greeting cards", "Wellness and mindfulness content", "Lifestyle brand imagery", "Personal art prints" ], "secondary_applications": [ "Book covers (literary fiction, poetry)", "Journal and diary covers", "Social media gentle content", "Nursery art", "Therapeutic and counseling materials" ], "focus_on": [ "Emotional tenderness and connection", "Soft watercolor aesthetic", "Minimal clean composition", "Peaceful serene mood", "Creativity Ltd brand standards" ], "do_not_focus_on": [ "High contrast or drama", "Complex detailed backgrounds", "Saturated or vibrant colors", "Intense emotional states", "Commercial polished aesthetics" ], "licensing_notes": "For Creativity Ltd internal and client use only. Not for resale as standalone protocol.", "prompting_principle": "This protocol creates gentle, tender illustrations that embody Creativity Ltd's commitment to emotional authenticity and artistic excellence, combining soft watercolor technique, minimalist composition, and peaceful mood to produce images that connect through quiet intimacy while maintaining the highest technical standards." }, "export_metadata": { "_note": "For system integration and tracking", "protocol_hash": "auto-generated", "created_by": "Creativity Ltd AI Lab", "approved_by": "Creative Director", "last_reviewed": "2026-03-28", "next_review": "2026-06-28", "status": "active", "distribution": "internal", "related_protocols": [ "high_contrast_ink_manga_v1", "maritime_noir_illustration_v1", "cinematic_portrait_master_v1" ] } }