It was a great opportunity for me when Wisavej Wattanasuk traveled to Chiang Mai province during October 24-26 2020 to present "Maha Muni Sri Mongkol", a Buddha image with the face of the emperor. He designed and built it for Buddhist worship at Buak Khrok Nuea Temple, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai Province. And it was an opportunity for me to schedule an interview with an artist whom I admire: his various activities in which he has helped Thai society, along with painting work, design work for Thai Buddha sculptures, teaching, and becoming a hectic photographer. His work is seen continuously.

He brought his paintings as beautiful pictures of the Royal Family in the Chakri dynasty which were printed images from the original to be distributed free of charge to government sectors and private sectors, and to be used to decorate the place by investing their work with suitable picture frames, at his expense. On special days such as Father's day, Wisavej Wattanasuk visited the hospitals. to visit the patients every year to give them the prints of the Rama IX.

Surprisingly, in the following years, he returned to receive payments from people and agencies, temples and charities to encourage him to do activities like this.

"I have been working on art together with teaching art for a long time since graduating from the Faculty of Painting at Silpakorn University The work that is done continuously is to create realistic portraits.

If asked about the inspiration for making art, for me, it was "love." As a kid, I drew pictures because I loved art. I loved natural beauty, whether people, animals, objects, or things around them. So I grew up as an artist.

Love can create a miracle in art. At that time the Faculty of Painting Silpakorn University, where I graduated, the dean invited representatives of alumni of every generation to paint a picture to commemorate the King, a few weeks after the King's death. The faculty gave time for artists, alumni of each generation to send representatives to paint pictures, size two meters by two meters, with a time limit of three days. They were beautiful.

While creating, I don't know where my energy comes from, not taking a break, not eating anything. For me, it is the miracle of creating works of art made out of love.

Inspiration for art in the present: In the past, we were all recipients from the hard work of King Rama IX throughout his life. And all the masters in the Chakri Dynasty worked hard for all Thai people, thus creating art for the rest of my life. Therefore, I want to be a "giver" by creating works of paintings to fully serve the monarchy, nation, and society of Thailand, as far as artists like me can."

JY. Did you have important drawings that the reader would like to see or design work?

WW. Most of my work pictures are pictures of His Majesty the King and Queen. The latest work will be pictures of King Rama IX and the Queen, enshrined at the main meeting room, Government Housing Bank, Head Office. This was a previously received kindness from Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, Managing Director who kindly assigned this important work once again.

The Government Housing Bank, it is another organization that allows me to participate in art exhibitions and have the opportunity to offer money to the King Rama IX on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the marriage on April 28, 2010.

At that time, I was a Coordinator of the bank's Corporate Communications Department. There is an art exhibition to honor this occasion at Siam Paragon. All of my paintings, which are pictures of King Rama IX and the Queen, including the image of the Prince in every Mahidol family, a total of 12 pictures and I created a large picture, the family of King Rama IX, consisting of the two monks and the four princes.

It may be a coincidence or a good fortune that in most of my past works I had the opportunity to often paint pictures of the Royal Family. The first I had the opportunity to create a photo for was Her Royal Highness Princess Prince Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Narathiwat Ratchanakarin in 1999.

Another of the works is a pair of photographs of His Majesty King Rama IX and the Queen that was auctioned on the agenda "The 50th anniversary of the coronation." At that time, the winning bid was 1 million baht.

JY. Please tell me about your life, history of schoolwork, family, work done, and experience as a designer and painting?

WW. Is it strange? I like art, love drawing, but study science. Graduated from elementary school until the end of secondary school. My mother wanted me to become a physician, so she was a science kid until the end. During elementary school and middle school, I represented the school to compete in art contests often, most of which always received awards. I liked to create pictures, create cartoons, and take photocopies to sell them at school. And with a passion for painting a beautiful 'Miss Thai' since childhood, My dream came true in 2003. After finishing the Faculty of Painting for three-four years, I had the opportunity to work with the Miss Thai contest.

I am a person who never closes myself. Who dreamed of being a teacher like my mother. Who likes watching beauty queens has been a member of Na Ngam or even a team of beauty pageant managers. Or an advisor to the competition division. Dreaming of becoming a photographer, I had the opportunity to become an amateur photographer and journalist for the past 10 years, in addition to taking pictures of beauty pageants in the country. Had the opportunity to take pictures of the international beauty queen Whether it's Miss World in Sanya, Hainan Island, Miss International in Japan, Miss Tourism Queen International in China, it's been a great experience. Because taking pictures of beauty queens is not easy, especially the stage image. The light and sound will change the exposure all the time. Portrait photography, taking pictures of beauty queens, we have to convey the aesthetics of a woman or the identity of that kind. For me, everything that I have said has been done, everything is a work of art as well.

JY. Could you tell us about the performance of impressive events?

WW. I am impressed by the artwork. Own every work. But there is a very impressive event. About two years ago, I received a call from an elder who had been looking for me. He wanted me to paint a portrait of him. To be installed at the office of the SEC or the Securities and Exchange Commission

Later, I was very surprised. I learned that this picture is his favorite picture. Put it in the office where he has been the executive for the past 10 years It gives young artists like me a lot of morale for their work. I'm so proud to have been an adult's favorite. Have been admired in our work for over ten years. You still have to find us and allow us to meet with past works as well.

Another impressive work is having the opportunity to design and construct a Buddha image with a Naga, presented on the occasion by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Siam Boromrajakumari.  On April 2, 2015, this time, I was assigned by Chitralada Old Students Association to design and operate the building. With the creation of Phra Buddha Nakinthrarak. The Buddha image, lap width 60 inches, to be enshrined in the left side of the entrance to Nan On the opposite side of Thong Noi Pratumnak Including the creation of the Buddha Nakinthrarak, a replica of a five-inch lap for the general public to rent and worship in the merit of that time as well. The rental price of the Buddha image five years ago was about 20,000 baht, but nowadays, the value of the worship of this Buddha statue has gone up to 200,000 baht, I am very proud of the design and construction of the Buddha image. More successful than expected

JY. What about the future and the path of art?

WW. When I learned that I wanted to do art as a giver rather than a recipient, I therefore continued to work on art from the Art for Father project. I intended to paint a picture of His Majesty King Rama IX and give it to Bhumibol Hospital on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the hospital in 2021. The new patient building and another picture: the director of the hospital asked me to create a picture to stick inside the Khum Klao building Hospital reception hall area.

I have yet another solo exhibition project entitled "The King of the Chakri and Khatiyanari Dynasty of Siam" to bring income from the exhibition for purchasing a dialysis machine and medical equipment to donate to the hospitals in the southern border, three hospitals that King Rama IX created or according to the hospital that lacked such medical equipment. Offering as a royal charity through a project or agency I want to paint pictures of the 10 reigns. In the past the many monarchs made tremendous benefits to our country. I want the future generations to be aware of the Thai nation that the journey of Thai people does not just begin the moment we were born. We should never forget the roots of our people.

I have had the opportunity to work in many other areas According to the dream that I had set. So I have to turn around and ask myself what we want to do in life. Although all the time, I still do painting and artwork continuously. But I still feel that I am not at the peak of my art. I did not walk in the art path fully. I was used to having national works Show some work, but it was like setting off fireworks and then disappearing back to a comfort zone. Some of my peers of the same generation are constantly in the art scene, beautiful, or some are still not at their peak like me. Indeed, humans have no limitations in their work. Some people might think that Age has been reached at middle age. It should be difficult to get famous because there are many young artists. Happens every day But come on, now, from my experience, I think there are no rules. There is no teaching in any religion that says: The limits of human work will stop at a young age or early age. But especially in the arts, if we are open to wanting ourselves to be famous or to be successful in this path you just need to do it. Do it until someone turns your attention. Admire your work. Whether you are 50 years old, 60 years old, or even 70 years old, I think it's the same destination. We just return to believe in ourselves. True faith in your work The success of everyone is never too far away.