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Dan Gries

@dangries.bsky.social

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Mathematics teacher on purpose, computer science teacher by accident. Creative coder and generative artist. New Haven, CT. https://dangries.com https://linktr.ee/dangries

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · May 21

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · May 20

8"x8" plot.

@bantamtools.bsky.social AxiDraw V3/A3

@processing.org code

Rotring Isograph pen and ink

#plotterart #plotter #creativecoding #genart #generativeart

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 15

Although I should say Liquitex white did not work. Washed it out immediately after trying it and getting inconsistent flow. Liquitex says the inks are appropriate for "technical pens," which should include Isographs, but testing is still necessary. Trying because I'm searching for lightfast inks.

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 15

So far no trouble or clogging, pens wash out fine afterwards. Will keep an eye on them!

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 14

Thank you! 😊

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Apr 13

8"x8" plot, 520 curves in muted turquoise.

Bantam Tools Axidraw V3/A3,
Liquitex Muted Turquoise acrylic ink,
Rotring Isograph 0.2mm,
Canson cold pressed watercolor 300g.

#plotter #plotterart #inkandpaper #creativecoding #axidraw #liquitexacrylicink

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Mar 9

Yes, I see it! Funny, I usually try to avoid the ones that come out looking like a face is present. But that's a challenge because we are so good at finding faces!

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Mar 8

Little dots. I like how you can see the texture but it invites you to move in to get a closer look. Very cool.

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Mar 8

Recent pen plot.

Watercolor paper adds some nice texture. I also like the clean consistent lines produced on smooth papers - different choices for different pictures.

Rotring Isograph 0.2mm
Rotring black India ink
Canson cold press watercolor paper
#AxiDraw V3/A3

#plotterart #generativeart

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Mar 5

I've been kind of absent from the fxhash scene for a while and I was happy to see you had built something recently! There is something very elegant about these simple arrangements. Nice work!

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Feb 20

Got this wonderful #ptpx plotter art postcard from
@mike.teczno.com a little while ago. I love it! It's based on aerial imagery of a copper mine, by photographer Tom Hegen. Thank you, Michal!

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Feb 15

Refilled a spent black Micron 0.2mm with Liquitex Acrylic Sap Green and got...well ok I got black because I guess that Micron wasn't as empty as I thought.

#plotter #plotterart #generativeart #axidraw

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Feb 11

Gulf of America
#codeart #genart #generativeart #lossforwords

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Jan 5

Me too! This gif captures it well.

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Jan 5

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Jan 5

Working on making pleasant curves with a good distribution across the plane. Happy with these. I seem to always look for something that's both complex and minimalist at the same time.
#generativeart #genart #creativecoding

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Jan 5

😂 oh my god, accidentally snagging your glasses is the goofiest thing and I've done it so many times.

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Dec 21

Woah that's beautiful!

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Dec 17

Thank you, @etchfo.bsky.social for this #ptpx postcard! It's so gloriously green, regular but irregular, and I'm getting lost tracing the lines with my eyes, trying to learn your algorithm secrets. I love it!

(I still need to send mine out! I'm working on it! 😬)

Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Dec 17

Definitely! Another benefit of this approach is that it prevents the paralysis that can result from trying to be too clever or abstract. Sometimes hacking away at stupid code is what you need to get moving. Although I don't always follow this advice!

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Dan Gries @dangries.bsky.social · Dec 17

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