gmschroe, 1 month ago

@kristin_baumann thanks for starting this discussion - I'm looking forward to investigating the suggested resources!

Here's the algorithm for a Barnsley fern from Danielle Navarro's Art from Code tutorial: https://art-from-code.netlify.app/day-2/session-1/

If you're also interested in natural textures, Tyler Hobbs has some essays about reproducing textures: https://tylerxhobbs.com/essays/2014/texture-study-dormant-grass, https://tylerxhobbs.com/essays/2017/a-generative-approach-to-simulating-watercolor-paints

seblammers, 2 months ago

@kristin_baumann

Here is another great inspiration:

https://muffinman.io/blog/draw-svg-rope-using-javascript/

kristinHenry, 2 months ago

@kristin_baumann are thinking of using them as icons, or paths? Starting with an SVG, or using processing, or vanilla javascript?

There are tons of examples on the processing site.

I've been meaning to write some myself, but haven't gotten around to it.

kristinHenry, 2 months ago

@kristin_baumann Processing examples and documentation can be great for picking up approaches that make sense and have visual output.

kristinHenry, 2 months ago

@kristin_baumann I create a lot of my work by combining vanilla javascript, canvas, and other libraries (including d3).

For creating organic looking shapes on canvas, the CurveThrough functions will come in handy.

kristin_baumann, 2 months ago

@kristinHenry thank you! I haven't looked at Processing yet, so great tip, thanks!