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Behind the algorithm: Buizen - Generating tubes with arc tangent math

Welcome to my article series ‘Behind the algorithm’ where I try to write about the work that gets into the artwork. I started this series for my generative prints but recently I dipped my toes into generative art NFTs on fxhash where I launched two generative tokens, “Kralen” and “Buizen”. In this article, we will explore the creation process behind the 'Buizen' algorithm — a project inspired by the exploration of (arc) tangent math.

29 Apr 2023 • 7 min

In progress #2: Generative tails with arc tangents

In my first “In progress” blog series I wrote about creating a tangent math library to use for my generative art projects. This library helped me create my previous algorithm ‘Warcler’ but it also sparked ideas for new projects. One of those ideas was using the tangent math library to generate tails.

26 Feb 2023 • 5 min

Generating a scribble - Behind the algorithm: Warcler

I often start my generative work with a question about how to create something. This time, I asked myself how to generate a random scribble. I decided to use a random walker algorithm with arcs for its paths. In this post, I'll explain the process of making the algorithm and how I turned it into a generative artwork.

28 Jan 2023 • 8 min

In progress #1: FigJam as a sketchbook and unfinished algorithms

This is a first blog post in a new series where I give an update about what I’m currently working on. Sometimes it takes a while before I release a new work but behind the scenes I’m always tinkering with some stuff. In this post you’ll read about how I have started using Figjam as a sketchbook and see some in progress stuff from the works I’m currently working on. From generative pottery, creating random scribbles to tangents in geometry ;)

20 Nov 2022 • 3 min

Creating grainy gradients - Behind the algorithm: Granular

Most of my art is a result of me experimenting with new techniques. For my latest piece - Granular - I was figuring out how I could make my art feel like it wasn’t created by a computer anymore. In this post I explain how I created the grainy rendering technique used in Granular C.

1 Oct 2022 • 7 min

Waveformer: From free web app to a commissioned tool

A tool that lets you visualize vector waveforms that I published to the internet which turned into a comissioned tool a few years later.

22 Sept 2022 • 5 min

Generative typography - Behind the algorithm: Mexico

Get a look into my process of creating a generative typography algorithm inspired by the Mexico Olympics typeface of 1986.

3 Sept 2022 • 5 min

I gave an introductory workshop about generative design

I gave a two hour workshop about generative design for graphic designers of DasBuro & Harborn, two branding & digital agencies in Rotterdam. The workshop was aimed for those who were new to generative design and coding.

26 Jul 2022 • 2 min

How I made my own Processing Java Library

Since launching my own shop I’ve noticed that I wanted to spend more time improving my generative art making workflow. By writing better code my work files become hopefully more stable and easy to work with. During the years I’ve created quite a bunch of helper classes and methods that help me with f.e. picking random numbers, color palettes, vector math, collision detection and much more. This meant that for each new project I needed to copy and paste all these classes & methods. Occasionally once of these classes or methods could have a small bug or improvement had a small bug I needed to replace this in all my projects. It was time to look into creating my own library. One place to store all my helper classes & methods which can be imported in all my projects. But how was I going to create own?

19 Jul 2022 • 4 min

The idea: One of a kind fine art prints based on your input

Around a year ago I had the idea to start selling fine art prints of my generative art. I took a look into the NFT art space and really liked the idea of buying one of a kind editions of a generative project. What I didn’t like is that you don’t know beforehand what your edition would look like and that it would be completely random. I came up with the idea that you as a potential buyer can give your personal input to one of my generative art algorithms which in turn will render a unique and personal edition. I reviewed this idea with a couple of friends who really got excited about it. One friend actually promised to buy the first print! He wanted to use the unix time stamp of the time and date of the birth of his - soon to be born - son as his personal input. I immediately got a deadline ;)

18 Jul 2022 • 4 min

Hello world!

In other words - welcome to my first blog post! In this short post I’ll briefly explain who I am, why I started this blog and what you can expect ;)

17 Jul 2022 • 2 min