Generative drawing

Workshop: Introduction to Generative Drawing with pencils, paper, C++ and openFrameworks

©2020 Dan Buzzo

www.buzzo.com

https://generative-drawing.github.io/

Visual expression: generative drawing, weaving and pattern making

Workshop

Pick up a piece of paper and a pencil and draw;

Exercise A;

• 1) think of an integer x, between 1 and 10
• 2) draw 100 lines on the paper x cm long
• 2a) lines must not touch each other
• 2b) lines must not touch the edge of the paper

Complete your drawing and compare it with other people

Exercise B;

• 1) Think of a drawing system that follows simple rules and write them on a piece of paper
• 2) follow your drawing rules to test and refine the drawing system
• 3) read the system out loud to the group and then compare the drawings you have made