{"id":338,"date":"2023-09-25T09:54:36","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T00:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/?p=338"},"modified":"2024-10-31T08:57:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T23:57:59","slug":"getting-started-with-pen-plotter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/artworks\/getting-started-with-pen-plotter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get started with a Pen-Plotter for code graphics."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">barbe_generative_diary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I create sound generative art. Everything that surrounds us, such as sound and light, can be expressed in terms of frequency. By visualizing the invisible world of sound and mixing it generatively, I am working on a new creative expression and more minimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5756oHyHp7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5756oHyHp7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;\"><svg width=\"50px\" height=\"50px\" viewBox=\"0 0 60 60\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\"><g stroke=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g transform=\"translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)\" fill=\"#000000\"><g><path d=\"M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631\"><\/path><\/g><\/g><\/g><\/svg><\/div><div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\"> <div style=\" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C5756oHyHp7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by bgd peco (@barbe_generative_diary)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Bits to Atoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 1990s, with the digital revolution <strong>From Atoms (matter) To Bits (information)<\/strong>, the era shifted from hardware to software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eventually, on the hardware side, digital fabrication such as printers, lithography, and 3D printers were rediscovered, and many artists began to utilize them to create hybrids of bits and atoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years, there has been an upsurge in digital fabrication by generative artists, who use pen plotters, and it seems as if the times are shifting from bits to atoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pen-plotter-01.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-339 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pen-plotter-01.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pen-plotter-01-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/pen-plotter-01-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article is for those who are involved in digital art activities, such as &#8220;I want to use a pen plotter, but I don&#8217;t know how to started using it.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Index<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#pen-plotter01\" title=\"\">What is a Pen-Plotter?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pen-plotter02\" title=\"\">Types and Manufacturers of Pen-Plotters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pen-plotter03\" title=\"\">Recommended Pen-Plotter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pen-plotter04\" title=\"\">Feature | Pen-Plotter <\/a><a href=\"#getting-started-with-pen-plotter04\" title=\"\">artists<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pen-plotter05\" title=\"\">Recommended Book<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pen-plotter01\">What is a Pen-Plotter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pen plotters draw lines in vector data based on X- and Y-axis values on a plane. In the past, their primary use was to output architectural and mechanical designs and CAD drawings. Today, they are also used as drawing machines to output digital art and graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plotters draw lines with vector data, so they are not capable of filling or gradation. (It depends on how it is used, such as overlapping lines).<br>Also, unlike printers, it takes time to finish drawing a page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the purpose and use of a plotter is different from that of a printer, so it is necessary to distinguish between the two based on these factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The appeal of the plotter is its writing style not found in printmaking, its flexibility in pen, ink, paper, and size, and its customizability and expandability as a drafting machine. There are new discoveries that can be seen by embodying digital art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SoundofWaves-02.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SoundofWaves-02.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SoundofWaves-02-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/SoundofWaves-02-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8PBjuPSfWH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8PBjuPSfWH\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by bgd peco (@barbe_generative_diary)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pen-plotter02\">Types and Manufacturers of Pen-Plotters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Common pen plotters include flatbed T-type, H-type, and drum models. I have selected the following drawing machines that are currently available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NextDraw\u2122-BANTAM TOOLS | AxiDraw &#8211; Evil Mad Scientist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BANTAN-TOOLS-NEXTDRAW.webp\" alt=\"BANTAN-TOOLS-NEXTDRAW\" class=\"wp-image-531 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BANTAN-TOOLS-NEXTDRAW.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BANTAN-TOOLS-NEXTDRAW-300x221.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/BANTAN-TOOLS-NEXTDRAW-768x565.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/753;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AxiDraw (Evil Mad Scientist), a beloved pen plotter among many artists for years, was acquired by BANTAM TOOLS in 2024 and has been released as <strong>NextDraw\u2122<\/strong>, a more powerful machine. (Shipping starts in May 2024.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NextDraw.webp\" alt=\"NextDraw\" class=\"wp-image-532 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NextDraw.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NextDraw-300x99.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NextDraw-768x254.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/338;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NextDraw\u2122 is available in three sizes: T-type flatbed, A4, A3, and A1. The pen lift mechanism, previously available as an upgrade on older models, is now standard, making it faster and easier to use with pens that require pressure, such as ballpoint pens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since I haven&#8217;t had the chance to try the actual machine yet, I can&#8217;t say much, but if I manage to get my hands on it, I&#8217;ll update this article with a review or another post. AxiDraw was perfect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(As of now, the community previously on Discord has changed from Evil Mad Scientist to BANTAM TOOLS.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NextDraw\u2122-BANTAM TOOLS | Links:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bantamtools.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">BANTAM TOOLS &#8211; Website<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/store.bantamtools.com\/collections\/bantam-tools-nextdraw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bantam Tools NextDraw\u2122<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bantamtools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram | BANTAM TOOLS<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bantamtools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">X | BANTAM TOOLS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AxiDraw &#8211; Evil Mad Scientist | Links:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evilmadscientist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">AxiDraw by Evil Mad Scientist<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/axidraw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shop-Evil Mad Scientist<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evil.mad.scientist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram | Evil Mad Scientist<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EMSL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">X | Evil Mad Scientist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TerraPen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02-penplotter.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02-penplotter.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02-penplotter-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/02-penplotter-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Links:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/terrapen.xyz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TerraPen &#8211; Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iDraw<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/03-penplotter.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/03-penplotter.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/03-penplotter-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/03-penplotter-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Links:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/idrawpenplotter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">iDraw &#8211; Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pen-plotter03\">Recommended Pen-Plotter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 This is not a sponsored review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My top recommendation is &#8220;AxiDraw&#8221;. (It may become NextDraw\u2122 in the future.) This pen plotter is a very complete robot and has excellent after-sales support in case of problems due to equipment failure. *AxiDraw&#8217;s Discord has been very helpful in solving problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These devices can usually be repaired by themselves. Servo motors are consumables and will need to be replaced after many years of use. Other necessary parts are also sold separately on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also have accessory parts to change the angle of the pen and upgrade parts for the motors so you can customize your plotter to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AxiDrawSEA3-setup-04.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AxiDrawSEA3-setup-04.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AxiDrawSEA3-setup-04-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/AxiDrawSEA3-setup-04-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pen-plotter04\">Feature | Pen-Plotter artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many artists around the world who use pen plotter. Their sensitivity and quality are very high, and you can find great works on the web. Here are some of my favorite artists who are creating expressive and beautiful works of art through daily trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andrew Strauss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew is a master pen plotter and fine art printmaker based in Australia. He is also an award-winning art director and graphic designer with over 20 years of experience. His professional and quality layout sense, artistic concepts, and compelling sequential shapes and lines have attracted many fans. Available on the website or at NFT. Due to its great popularity, it is bound to sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">www: <a href=\"https:\/\/studiostrauss.shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/studiostrauss.shop\/<\/a><br>instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ad_strauss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ad_strauss\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-344 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-M.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-M.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-M-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/001Andrew-M-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arnaud Pfeffer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arnaud is an industrial designer and digital artist based in Paris, France. His work is unique and beautiful not only in the finished product, but also in the manufacturing process, and is a perfect expression of the conflict between machine and material. With his experience as an industrial designer, he continues to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces by extending existing plotters with his original machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">www: <a href=\"https:\/\/arnaudpfeffer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/arnaudpfeffer.com\/<\/a><br>instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arnaudpfef\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arnaudpfef\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-346 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-M.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-347 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-M.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-M-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/004Arnaud-M-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kenny Vaden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kenny is a generative artist based in South Carolina, USA. He uses the R Statistics Language to write graphic code for biostatistics and scientific plots. His work is digital art, yet very organic and full of life. He constantly moves between experimentation and expression, working in a variety of forms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">www: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vadenart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.vadenart.com\/<\/a><br>instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kenny.vaden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kenny.vaden\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-348 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-M.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-349 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-M.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-M-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/002Kenny-M-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chris Bly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chris&#8217; work is monochrome and very simple. Each white line on black paper is very sophisticated and beautiful, and the regular fluctuations and silhouettes fascinate the viewer. I am always inspired by his work, which takes advantage of the plotter&#8217;s ability to draw lines with precise brush pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">www: <a href=\"https:\/\/chrisbly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/chrisbly.com\/<\/a><br>instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/machine.arm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/machine.arm\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-350 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-M.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-351 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-M.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-M-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/003Chris-M-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simon Kirby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simon is a professor of language evolution at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. His work, a captivating blend of research and artistry, is highly stimulating. One of my favorites, &#8220;Usnea,&#8221; features motifs of lichens and is created with over a million lines drawn during its production. It transcends traditional forms of expression like painting or photography, offering a unique and ineffable allure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">www: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonkirby.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.simonkirby.net\/<\/a><br>instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simonkirby\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/simonkirby\/<\/a><br>shop: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simonkirby.net\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.simonkirby.net\/shop<\/a><br>&gt;&gt;Check out more about his work below.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alaluz.org\/blog\/simon-kirby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/www.alaluz.org\/blog\/simon-kirby<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/005Simon.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/005Simon.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/005Simon-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/005Simon-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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Tracing the Line showcases the works of 100 contemporary artists who use these machines in their practice.<br><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vetroeditions.com\/products\/tracing-the-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">VETRO EDITIONS Website &#8211; Tracing the Line &#8211;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VETRO-TracingtheLine2-00.webp\" alt=\"VETRO-TracingtheLine2-00\" class=\"wp-image-288 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VETRO-TracingtheLine2-00.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VETRO-TracingtheLine2-00-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VETRO-TracingtheLine2-00-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cw4dH8xN2Eu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Generative Hut (@generative.hut)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Book \/ Generative art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerativeDesign.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-328 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerativeDesign.webp 1024w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerativeDesign-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/barbegenerativediary.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GenerativeDesign-768x432.webp 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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A detailed handbook of advanced strategies provides visual artists with all the tools to achieve proficiency. Both a how-to manual and a showcase for recent work in this exciting new field, Generative Design is the definitive study and reference book that designers have been waiting for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;&#8211;<br>\u25ba <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LMYrTL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Generative Design: Visualize, Program, and Create with Processing<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Matt Pearson<br>Publication date: 2012. August 22<br>Length: 472 Pages<br>Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press<br>Language: English<br>&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The use of pen plotters and other drawing machines has become an important part of the contemporary generative and digital art scene. 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