Serpentine Plotter: A Free Web-Based SVG Generator for Beautiful Generative Art

I'm excited to share a fun and versatile tool I've been working on, called Serpentine Plotter. It's a web-based SVG generator that allows you to effortlessly create intricate, serpentine line patterns perfect for pen plotting and digital art. What is Serpentine Plotter? Serpentine Plotter is an interactive tool built with p5.js and the Dat.GUI library, designed to generate fluid, noise-driven serpentine patterns. It provides numerous customizable parameters to help artists, designers, and hobbyists craft unique line-based art easily and intuitively. Explore the tool here: Serpentine Plotter Features and Customization - Shape Selection: Generate patterns within Squares, Triangles, or Circles. - Detailed Controls: Adjust parameters such as amplitude, noise frequency, smoothing factor, line thickness, and drawing size. - Edit Mode: Interactively move shape control points to further customize your design. - SVG Export: Quickly export your artwork as SVG files, ready for plotter printing or digital use. - Randomization: Easily experiment with new designs using the randomize feature available in the advanced version. Community Feedback and Enhancements Since sharing Serpentine Plotter on Reddit, I've received amazing suggestions from the PlotterArt community, leading to some exciting improvements: - 3D Capabilities: An experimental version now includes 3D noise-driven patterns with camera orbiting. - Planned Features: G-code export for CNC and plotter machines, and occlusion handling to improve visual clarity. Behind the Scenes The inspiration for Serpentine Plotter came directly from my experiences designing a DIY pen plotter, blending art with technology. My journey in generative art, combined with hands-on maker experiences, has shaped tools like this to be accessible yet powerful. Try It Out and Share Your Creations! Whether you're an artist, developer, or hobbyist, I invite you to experiment with Serpentine Plotter, create your own patterns, and share your creations. Feedback and contributions are always welcome! Plotter art by Lyanos777 On reddit Plotter art by Barnplotter Happy plotting! Try Serpentine Plotter Now

Apr 3, 2025 - 01:40

Serpentine Plotter: A Free Web-Based SVG Generator for Beautiful Generative Art

I'm excited to share a fun and versatile tool I've been working on, called Serpentine Plotter. It's a web-based SVG generator that allows you to effortlessly create intricate, serpentine line patterns perfect for pen plotting and digital art.

What is Serpentine Plotter?

Serpentine Plotter is an interactive tool built with p5.js and the Dat.GUI library, designed to generate fluid, noise-driven serpentine patterns. It provides numerous customizable parameters to help artists, designers, and hobbyists craft unique line-based art easily and intuitively.

Explore the tool here: Serpentine Plotter

Features and Customization

- Shape Selection: Generate patterns within Squares, Triangles, or Circles.

- Detailed Controls: Adjust parameters such as amplitude, noise frequency, smoothing factor, line thickness, and drawing size.

- Edit Mode: Interactively move shape control points to further customize your design.

- SVG Export: Quickly export your artwork as SVG files, ready for plotter printing or digital use.

- Randomization: Easily experiment with new designs using the randomize feature available in the advanced version.

Community Feedback and Enhancements

Since sharing Serpentine Plotter on Reddit, I've received amazing suggestions from the PlotterArt community, leading to some exciting improvements:

- 3D Capabilities: An experimental version now includes 3D noise-driven patterns with camera orbiting.

- Planned Features: G-code export for CNC and plotter machines, and occlusion handling to improve visual clarity.

Behind the Scenes

The inspiration for Serpentine Plotter came directly from my experiences designing a DIY pen plotter, blending art with technology. My journey in generative art, combined with hands-on maker experiences, has shaped tools like this to be accessible yet powerful.

Try It Out and Share Your Creations!

Whether you're an artist, developer, or hobbyist, I invite you to experiment with Serpentine Plotter, create your own patterns, and share your creations. Feedback and contributions are always welcome!

Plotter art by Lyanos777 On reddit

Plotter art by Barnplotter

Happy plotting!

Try Serpentine Plotter Now