Constructed through inputting data into Processing software, I created a dot to dot bird, using a series of points to map the outline/ edges of its silhouette. Each point was individually mapped based upon its x/y coordinates, before being typed into the software. This generated a continuous line drawing, throughout the points I provided.

Here is the outcome of my dot-to-dot, with a featured insight of my method of working; the initial planned drawing, transcribed mapped coordinates of x and y pixel values, the excel document where such were inputted, and finally the code which entailed for the execution of a set of desired instructions, to create the dot-to-dot drawing as intended.

Drawing With Rough Lines

Utilising my previously conducted dot-to-dot line drawing, I replicated my data for the coordinates and subjected it to a different processing code, this time to produce a multiple line outcome with a pre-set level of roughness.

The above image shows a series of options embedded within the code which can be manipulated and changed to produce the emergence of interesting and experimental visuals. Precision of the x and y coordinate values can be changed using the “int roughness = ” code, and the number of lines by changing the “int iterations =”.

The outcomes documented below show my experience playfully experimenting with such code.