Processing-based software that generates vector stipple drawings and TSP art from image files.
StippleGen is a software tool written in Processing that converts image files into vector-based stipple drawings and TSP art. It implements the Weighted Voronoi Stippling algorithm to algorithmically distribute points based on image tones, creating artistic representations suitable for plotting or digital use. The tool solves the Traveling Salesman Problem to generate continuous single-line drawings from image-derived points.
Digital artists, creative coders, and makers interested in algorithmic art, vector graphics, and computational design, particularly those using plotters or seeking unique image transformations.
Developers choose StippleGen for its specialized implementation of Weighted Voronoi Stippling and TSP art generation in an accessible Processing environment, offering unique artistic outputs not easily achieved with standard graphics software.
Software that can create stipple drawings and “TSP art,” from image files
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Implements Weighted Voronoi Stippling, a sophisticated method for aesthetically pleasing point distributions, as cited with an academic reference in the README.
Produces scalable vector graphics suitable for plotting, printing, and digital manipulation, directly supporting creative and maker projects.
Generates continuous single-line drawings by solving the Traveling Salesman Problem, a rare feature not found in standard graphics software.
Accepts JPG, PNG, and GIF input formats, making it compatible with common image types without conversion hassles.
Requires the Processing environment to run, adding setup overhead and limiting integration into non-Processing workflows or modern development stacks.
As a Processing sketch, it lacks a polished GUI, relying on code modifications for customization, which can be daunting for non-programmers.
Algorithms like Voronoi stippling and TSP solving are resource-heavy, potentially slowing performance on large images or low-end hardware.