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Jun 27
4 min

Animated squares with Patternodes 2

In this tutorial we'll make a simple animation of some dancing black squares using the node-based graphics app Patternodes.

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Louis Hoebregts

Jun 20
7 min

Random walkers

An interactive tutorial on how to approach random walkers in generative art using p5.js

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Pierre Paslier

May 16
5 min

Cinema4D for generative art, part 2

New Cinema4D tutorial -how to create a different type of design. Process of generating the pattern using C4D and then plotting it

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Using noise to create looping GIFs on Processing

José Lozano

Apr 10
4 min

Using noise to create looping GIFs on Processing

In this tutorial I'll explain how to use noise functions in Processing to create animations with random-like movements that loop well.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Art with Observable

Karl Sluis

Mar 28
5 min

A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Art with Observable

In this tutorial, we're going to run through how to make generative art in Observable and plot it with an Axidraw.

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Arnaud Pfeffer

Feb 29
5 min

Plotter drawing: don't forget the tool

Arnaud shares his exploration with tools and supports while working with pen plotters, and how to give another dimension to your creations.

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Ben Kovach

Feb 15
8 min

How to make generative art feel natural

Ben details some of the techniques he uses in order to elevate the natural feel of his generative art.

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Robots and Generative Art and Python, oh my!

Geoffrey Bradway

Feb 8
8 min

Robots and Generative Art and Python, oh my!

In this tutorial, we're going to run through how to make plotter art in Python.

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julienv3ga

Jan 18
8 min

Axidraw + Processing

This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to code with Processing to create generative art that you can easily send to a pen plotter.

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Pierre Paslier

Dec 18, 2019
3 min

Tutorial - Cinema4D for generative art?

This simple tutorial will show you how to use Cinema4D to generate vector lines that you can easily send to your pen plotter.

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Line-us plotter & Generative Art - A tutorial for beginners

Pierre Paslier

Dec 8, 2019
2 min

Line-us plotter & Generative Art - A tutorial for beginners

If you’ve been wondering how to get started with plotter art, here is a step-by-step tutorial to create your first generative drawings in le

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