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Search results for tag #penplotter

tiago »
@tca@genart.social

Planning on buying a Roland Drafting plotter GRX-400AG.
Any experience with this machine? What software to use? Probably just a a serial interface...

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    paulrickards »
    @paulrickards@mastodon.social

    It's the most wonderful time of the year: ! I love using floppy disks as a medium to plot on as well as a subject of my pen plots.

    Here's a selection of 5.25" floppy disk plots available in my shop =)

    shop.paulrickards.com/floppy/

    A composite of 5 different 5.25" floppy disks in red, orange, green, yellow, and blue each with a contrasting pen plot drawn on top of it including concentric shapes, Truchet tiles, and primitive shapes such as circles, triangles, and hexagons.

    Alt...A composite of 5 different 5.25" floppy disks in red, orange, green, yellow, and blue each with a contrasting pen plot drawn on top of it including concentric shapes, Truchet tiles, and primitive shapes such as circles, triangles, and hexagons.

    A portrait orientation #PenPlot of a 3 x 4 grid of 5.25" floppy disks shaded in a CMY rainbow scheme with the density of the shading darker at the top and lightening towards the bottom.

    Alt...A portrait orientation #PenPlot of a 3 x 4 grid of 5.25" floppy disks shaded in a CMY rainbow scheme with the density of the shading darker at the top and lightening towards the bottom.

    A #PenPlot on top of a 5.25" black floppy disk of a vanishing point grid drawn in thick gold ink.

    Alt...A #PenPlot on top of a 5.25" black floppy disk of a vanishing point grid drawn in thick gold ink.

    A picture of a #PenPlotter in action drawing on a white 5.25" floppy disk an abstract asteroid made up of triangles that is being disintegrated by a small triangular ship drawn in the left corner that is reminiscent of Asteroids the video game.

    Alt...A picture of a #PenPlotter in action drawing on a white 5.25" floppy disk an abstract asteroid made up of triangles that is being disintegrated by a small triangular ship drawn in the left corner that is reminiscent of Asteroids the video game.

      paulrickards »
      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

      @bantamtools heads up for folks following

        paulrickards »
        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

        Excited to announce my artwork will be on view at the @bantamtools Machine Arts Gallery in Peekskill, NY Friday-Sunday during the month of May! There's an opening on Saturday, May 3 from 4-6pm. If you're in the area, stop by and say hi!

        RSVP: partiful.com/e/HyqDgIQ9BoKttb0

          paulrickards »
          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

          This is clearly a bridge machine from pen plotters. It supports HP-GL and basically responds just like a 7585B pen plotter would. I can send plots to this the same way I do to my pen plotters and it “just works.”

          This was likely crucial at the switch from pens to inkjet based plotters to maintain compatibility while CAD software caught up.

          This was the end of line for the .

          A line drawing illustration of a Mac 128k

          Alt...A line drawing illustration of a Mac 128k

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            paulrickards »
            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

            Recently got a new (to me) wide format plotter. But it’s weird— it’s not a ?!

            It uses this new fangled technology called inkjet or something 🙃

            A HP DesignJet 230 wide format inkjet plotter with the lid open.

            Alt...A HP DesignJet 230 wide format inkjet plotter with the lid open.

            Close up of the left side of a HP DesignJet 230 wide format inkjet plotter with the lid open. The cartridge is visible labeled “40”.

            Alt...Close up of the left side of a HP DesignJet 230 wide format inkjet plotter with the lid open. The cartridge is visible labeled “40”.

              paulrickards »
              @paulrickards@mastodon.social

              I was happy to see @polpo again at . He had a Polaroid 100 land camera loaded with pack film. He shot this picture of me at my exhibit. I fell so lucky that he used a shot on me— I’ll never forget. Thank you!

              Photo of two people standing next to an exhibit.

              Alt...Photo of two people standing next to an exhibit.

              A black and white photo of a person standing next to an exhibit.

              Alt...A black and white photo of a person standing next to an exhibit.

                paulrickards »
                @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                Back from a whirlwind of a weekend. Thank you to all that stopped by my exhibit table at this year. Was great to meet so many folks in person. And a huge thank you to all that purchased plots and floppies at consignment.

                I gave away lots of postcards this year. If you got a plot or postcard, reply with a picture!

                An exhibit table at a computer fair with two large plotters and a music keyboard with a built-in plotter. In the back is a large framed abstract colorful plot on an easel. On the wall are various abstract pen plot designs and a poster.

                Alt...An exhibit table at a computer fair with two large plotters and a music keyboard with a built-in plotter. In the back is a large framed abstract colorful plot on an easel. On the wall are various abstract pen plot designs and a poster.

                  paulrickards »
                  @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                  Getting things ready for my exhibit at this weekend. Spent the day plotting this poster on the Roland DPX 2000. I added some color splashes to it this year.

                  If you come to the show, you’ll see this plotter in action plus a few others.

                  A Roland DPX 2000 pen plotter with a completed poster titled The Plot Thickens: Pen Plotter History and Artistry.

                  Alt...A Roland DPX 2000 pen plotter with a completed poster titled The Plot Thickens: Pen Plotter History and Artistry.

                  An oblique view of the poster showing some color splashes of pen plotter artwork.

                  Alt...An oblique view of the poster showing some color splashes of pen plotter artwork.

                    paulrickards »
                    @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                    This is still a CMY Delaunay Triangles on Waves but with a slightly distorted shading giving it a shaggy texture.

                    CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                    Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/cmy-dela

                    An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it.

                    Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it.

                    Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                    Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The shading is disorganized so it has a shaggy, fuzzy texture about it. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                      paulrickards »
                      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                      @AlanGrassia I’ll be at my exhibit table. See you there!

                        paulrickards »
                        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                        This CMY Delaunay Triangles on Waves looks like colorful facets of gemstones arranged and tightly packed together.

                        CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                        Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/cmy-dela

                        An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                        Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                          paulrickards »
                          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                          CMY rainbow rays. Three “spotlights” of color that interact with each other on the page. Reminds me of a concert!

                          CMYK on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                          Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                          An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                          Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                            paulrickards »
                            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                            CMY rainbow rays in blue/green, “spotlights” of color that interact with each other on the page using just three colors.

                            CMYK on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                            Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                            An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                            Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                            Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                            Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                            Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                            Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with cyan, yellow, or magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                              paulrickards »
                              @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                              CMY rainbow rays in sunny yellow/orange, “spotlights” of color that interact with each other on the page.

                              CMYK on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                              Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                              An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                              Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors.

                              An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                              Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                              An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                              Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful rays emanating from several points on the lower page. Each ray is hatch shaded with yellow and magenta inks and overlap each other in a sun ray pattern creating a rainbow of colors. The detail shows individual pen strokes of color that make up the hatch shading.

                                paulrickards »
                                @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                Another CMYK Delaunay Triangles on Waves giving stained glass vibes.

                                CMYK on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/cmy-dela

                                (updated shop link)

                                An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                                Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed black outlined triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                  paulrickards »
                                  @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                  Just returned from a week long artist residency at @bantamtools! I had such a great time having access to their ArtFrame 1824 and 2436 plotters as well as working along side other artists during my stay. I embraced the challenge of working outside of my usual workflow and toolchain and learned a lot!

                                  mastodon.social/@bantamtools/1

                                  A modern pen plotter called ArtFrame by Bantam Tools, an aluminum and black metal rectangular case with a tool head holding a yellow pen with white paper below with an abstract drawing began in yellow ink.

                                  Alt...A modern pen plotter called ArtFrame by Bantam Tools, an aluminum and black metal rectangular case with a tool head holding a yellow pen with white paper below with an abstract drawing began in yellow ink.

                                    paulrickards »
                                    @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                    CMY Delaunay Triangles on Waves builds shaded triangles from sine waves.

                                    CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                    Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/cmy-dela

                                    An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                                    Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. A lighter spot of color is in just above the center.

                                    Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                    Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of tightly packed triangles arranged in a subtle wave pattern from upper left to lower right each hatch shaded with a different color from overlapping cyan, yellow, and magenta inks. The detail shows individual pen strokes comprising the hatch shading.

                                      paulrickards »
                                      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                      It’s picture day where I photograph the plots I’ve been working on. My photo library is alive with color! 😍 Coming soon to my shop.

                                      A screenshot from iPhone photos showing lots of colorful pen plots.

                                      Alt...A screenshot from iPhone photos showing lots of colorful pen plots.

                                        paulrickards »
                                        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                        A 2019 revision keeps the underlying plus structure but adds flowing waves of colorful hatching.

                                        CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                        Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/tangled-

                                        An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet.

                                        Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet.

                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                          paulrickards »
                                          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                          Reaching back to a design from 2018 is this Tangled CMY Hatched Plus, where crosses make up the structure and hatch marks create texture, color, and movement.

                                          CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                          Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/tangled-

                                          An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet.

                                          Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet.

                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper in portrait orientation of hatch marks loosely bound in the shape of pluses are hatched with cyan, yellow, or magenta in a seemingly random but organized way to create large amorphous areas of color, creating secondary colors of red, green, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                            paulrickards »
                                            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                            Another variation of very large Truchet tiles in monochrome. Love the nestled circle ❤️

                                            Black India ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                            Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                            An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink.

                                            Alt...An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink.

                                            A pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The composition is tilted slightly to the right.

                                            Alt...A pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The composition is tilted slightly to the right.

                                            Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                            Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                            Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                            Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                              paulrickards »
                                              @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                              “Generative Art 1€” is a coin-operated vending machine for unique plotter drawings.

                                              A vintage pen plotter at the heart of a coin-operated art vending machine. Great project and likely of interest to the and crowd!. Thanks @sebkirche for the tip!

                                              niklasroy.com/oneEuro/

                                                paulrickards »
                                                @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                Another very large Truchet tiles in monochrome of varying stroke widths but in an orderly wave pattern.

                                                Black India ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink.

                                                Alt...An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink.

                                                A pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink.

                                                Alt...A pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink.

                                                Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs in portrait orientation grouping as a series of overlapping horizontal waves in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                  paulrickards »
                                                  @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                  Another CMY Truchet tile rug decay variation.

                                                  CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                  Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                  An abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends.

                                                  Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends.

                                                  Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper, focusing on the bottom where curves connect to vertical pen strokes of random lengths like loose ends.

                                                  Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper, focusing on the bottom where curves connect to vertical pen strokes of random lengths like loose ends.

                                                  Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

                                                  Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

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                                                    brad »
                                                    @brad@posiwid.net

                                                    I spent all day re-arranging stuff in my office to make space for my new plotter -- this thing is a beast!

                                                    Photo of a big red IBM power toggle switch

                                                    Alt...Photo of a big red IBM power toggle switch

                                                    Photo of the IBM badge on a 7375 pen plotter

                                                    Alt...Photo of the IBM badge on a 7375 pen plotter

                                                    Photo of the control panel of a 7375 pen plotter with several numbered buttons and a joystick

                                                    Alt...Photo of the control panel of a 7375 pen plotter with several numbered buttons and a joystick

                                                      paulrickards »
                                                      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                      CMY Truchet tile rug decay variation with lots of interplay between layers.

                                                      CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                      Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                      An abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends.

                                                      Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends.

                                                      Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper, focusing on the bottom where curves connect to vertical pen strokes of random lengths like loose ends.

                                                      Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper, focusing on the bottom where curves connect to vertical pen strokes of random lengths like loose ends.

                                                      Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

                                                      Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a grid of quarter arcs that sometimes connect to create larger curves, crossing over and under each other. The pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta combine to create secondary colors of red, green, violet, and black. Some areas are void of certain colors or any pen strokes at all. The outer perimeter has horizontal and vertical lines drawn at random lengths that give the illusion of loose ends. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

                                                        paulrickards »
                                                        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                        Another CMY Schotter, a playful crossing of ideas from Nees’ Schotter with classic Olivetti advertising.

                                                        CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                        Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                        An abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection.

                                                        Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection.

                                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                          paulrickards »
                                                          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                          CMY Schotter, a playful crossing of ideas from Nees' Schotter with classic Olivetti advertising.

                                                          CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                          Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                          An abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection.

                                                          Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection.

                                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a 11x16 grid of 3 lines, each one of CMY strokes, centered in each cell, and randomly rotated. The lines at the top are thin and progressively get thicker towards the bottom of the page. As the lines overlap more, the secondary colors of green, red, and violet are visible in the intersection. The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta.

                                                            paulrickards »
                                                            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                            @Troll Nice !

                                                              paulrickards »
                                                              @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                              Another iteration of CMY hatched quarter circle Truchet tile fills.

                                                              CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                              Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                              An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid.

                                                              Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid.

                                                              Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                              Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                              Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                              Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                paulrickards »
                                                                @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                CMY hatched quarter circle Truchet tiles brings the entropy to the party.

                                                                CMY on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid.

                                                                Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid.

                                                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful and chaotic offset grid-like blobs that sometimes connect diagonally made up of pen stroke hatch fills of cyan, yellow, and magenta mixing to create a multitude of other colors. Some sections of fills extend beyond the boundary of the grid. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                  paulrickards »
                                                                  @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                  Very large Truchet tiles in monochrome of varying widths.

                                                                  Black India ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                  Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                  An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink.

                                                                  Alt...An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink.

                                                                  A pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The composition is tilted slightly to the right.

                                                                  Alt...A pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The composition is tilted slightly to the right.

                                                                  Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                                  Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                                  Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                                  Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a small number of large Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in black ink. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of black ink in varying widths.

                                                                    paulrickards »
                                                                    @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                    A CMYK harmonograph ribbons with a great depth and movement.

                                                                    CMYK on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                    Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                    An abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color.

                                                                    Alt...An abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color.

                                                                    Detail from an abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color. This detail shows many overlapping shapes as well as the individual pen strokes of CMY color.

                                                                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color. This detail shows many overlapping shapes as well as the individual pen strokes of CMY color.

                                                                    Detail from an abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color. This detail shows many overlapping shapes as well as the individual pen strokes of CMY color.

                                                                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot of a Lissajous curve as a ribbon that underlaps the stroke before it to create depth. The path is a wide line that is hatch filled with a continuous rainbow color. This detail shows many overlapping shapes as well as the individual pen strokes of CMY color.

                                                                      paulrickards »
                                                                      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                      Truchet tiles, very large tiles, color bar arcs variation. A bright and cheerful color palette for a chilly day.

                                                                      CMYK ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                      Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                      An aoblique view of an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.

                                                                      Alt...An aoblique view of an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.

                                                                      An abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.

                                                                      Alt...An abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.

                                                                      Detail from an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta that comprise the plot.

                                                                      Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta that comprise the plot.

                                                                      Detail from an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta that comprise the plot.

                                                                      Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on paper of colorful stripes arranged in columns of varying widths. Lines in columns are slanted up or down randomly. The colors are dominated by yellow but also include magenta, cyan, and black and are arranged in different repeating patterns down the page.The detail shows the individual pen strokes of cyan, yellow, and magenta that comprise the plot.

                                                                        paulrickards »
                                                                        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                        Truchet tiles carpet variation on large paper looking like the wildest transit map. There’s so much intricate detail close up 🔎

                                                                        CMYK ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                        Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                        An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The side closest to the viewer shows one edge of the plot with the thread or tassel strokes.

                                                                        Alt...An oblique close up view of a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The side closest to the viewer shows one edge of the plot with the thread or tassel strokes.

                                                                        A pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The four sides of the group extend beyond in random lengths like tassels.

                                                                        Alt...A pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The four sides of the group extend beyond in random lengths like tassels.

                                                                        Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                        Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                        Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                        Alt...Detail from a pen plot on white paper of a large number of small Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs and horizontal and vertical lines in a large portrait orientation grouping, swirling around the page in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                          paulrickards »
                                                                          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                          Happy Valentine’s Day! Take care of yourself and those you love.

                                                                          CMY swirling rainbow vortex, using only three pens and hatch shading.

                                                                          CMY ink on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                          Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                          An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                          Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes and the left side of the heart shape in the middle.

                                                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes and the left side of the heart shape in the middle.

                                                                          Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

                                                                          Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from a heart in the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes

                                                                            paulrickards »
                                                                            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                            CMYK swirling rainbow vortex variation, using only three pens and hatch shading (plus outlines in black).

                                                                            CMYK ink on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                            Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                            An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                            Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                            Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                            Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                            Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                            Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and growing outward in a series of concentric rings outlined in black consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                              paulrickards »
                                                                              @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                              Today’s rainbow delivery: CMY modulated rainbow vortex, using only three pens and hatch shading.

                                                                              CMY ink on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                              Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                              An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                              Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                              Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                              Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                              Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                              Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and waving outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                Hans Hübner boosted

                                                                                paulrickards »
                                                                                @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                Because everything is terrible, here’s a rainbow cleanser.

                                                                                CMY swirling rainbow vortex, using only three pens and hatch shading.

                                                                                CMY ink on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                                Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                                An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                                Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of multiple rainbow rays emitting from the center of the page and swirling outward consisting of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                  paulrickards »
                                                                                  @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                  Truchet tiles carpet variation of nested circles, reminiscent of paper marbling. The details are intense so zoom in! 🔎

                                                                                  CMYK ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                                  Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                                  Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a the bottom showing the individual pen strokes at a low angle.

                                                                                  Alt...Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a the bottom showing the individual pen strokes at a low angle.

                                                                                  A portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors.

                                                                                  Alt...A portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors.

                                                                                  Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                                  Alt...Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                                  Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                                  Alt...Detail from a portrait orientation pen plot on white paper of Truchet tiles of overlapping, concentric arcs forming small nested circles in primary CMYK inks but mixing to create secondary colors. The detail focuses on a middle showing the individual pen strokes of the arcs in a multitude of colors.

                                                                                    paulrickards »
                                                                                    @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                    Another big bold Truchet tile arcs, very large arcs with bright thick stripes of 1980s inspired color and fringe surround.

                                                                                    CMYK ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                                    Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                                    Low angle detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. The arcs end closest to the viewer with random length strokes that look like tassels, fringe, or dripping paint.

                                                                                    Alt...Low angle detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. The arcs end closest to the viewer with random length strokes that look like tassels, fringe, or dripping paint.

                                                                                    An abstract pen plot of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades.

                                                                                    Alt...An abstract pen plot of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades.

                                                                                    Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades. The individual pen strokes are clearly visible.

                                                                                    Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades. The individual pen strokes are clearly visible.

                                                                                      paulrickards »
                                                                                      @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                      A big bold Truchet tile arcs, very large arcs with bright thick stripes of color and fringe surround.

                                                                                      CMYK ink on 24”x36” watercolor paper using a vintage HP DraftPro DXL pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                                      Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/truchet-

                                                                                      Low angle detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. The arcs end closest to the viewer with random length strokes that look like tassels, fringe, or dripping paint.

                                                                                      Alt...Low angle detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. The arcs end closest to the viewer with random length strokes that look like tassels, fringe, or dripping paint.

                                                                                      An abstract pen plot of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades.

                                                                                      Alt...An abstract pen plot of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades.

                                                                                      Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades. The individual pen strokes are clearly visible.

                                                                                      Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of colorful concentric arcs and circles that swirl over and under each other around the page reminiscent of a continuous swirling rainbow. Only CMYK ink is used for each pen stroke as they combine on the page to create other rainbow shades. The individual pen strokes are clearly visible.

                                                                                        paulrickards »
                                                                                        @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                        CMY wavy rainbow variation, constructed from just three pens and more dense hatch shading.

                                                                                        CMY ink on 11”x15” watercolor paper using a vintage HP 7585B pen plotter generated and controlled with Python.

                                                                                        Available in my shop: shop.paulrickards.com/wildcard

                                                                                        An abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                                        Alt...An abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The plot is constructed from just three pen colors of hatch shading that overlap to create new colors.

                                                                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                        Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                        Alt...Detail from an abstract pen plot on white paper of a rainbow modulated by a sine wave horizontally that consists of colors of the rainbow including magenta, red, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The detail shows a closeup of the individual pen strokes.

                                                                                          paulrickards »
                                                                                          @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                          I was surprised to learn that the Yamaha PortaSound MP-1 does exist so I bought one. It’s a strange confabulation of a keyboard and pen plotter! It came with a handy hard shell case which certainly helped during shipping.

                                                                                          A Yamaha PortaSound MP-1 music keyboard in silver inside a black case. The keyboard has lots of buttons and sliders at the top, a speaker to the left and, a tiny pen plotter to the right.

                                                                                          Alt...A Yamaha PortaSound MP-1 music keyboard in silver inside a black case. The keyboard has lots of buttons and sliders at the top, a speaker to the left and, a tiny pen plotter to the right.

                                                                                          Oblique photo of a Yamaha PortaSound MP-1 music keyboard in silver inside a black case. The keyboard has lots of buttons and sliders at the top, a speaker to the left and, a tiny pen plotter to the right.

                                                                                          Alt...Oblique photo of a Yamaha PortaSound MP-1 music keyboard in silver inside a black case. The keyboard has lots of buttons and sliders at the top, a speaker to the left and, a tiny pen plotter to the right.

                                                                                            paulrickards »
                                                                                            @paulrickards@mastodon.social

                                                                                            The pen plotter itself is the same tiny Alps that’s used in other small plotters like the Tandy TRS-80 PC-2 but with only a single color head instead of the four color rotating head. This is the first I’ve seen this variation before. The pen eject is the tiny lever on the head.

                                                                                            The gears were predictably broken but I used my 3D printed replacements and it works now.

                                                                                            A tiny pen plotter loaded with a pen and paper with the lid off. To the left are a few music keyboard keys and a tube of pens.

                                                                                            Alt...A tiny pen plotter loaded with a pen and paper with the lid off. To the left are a few music keyboard keys and a tube of pens.

                                                                                            The right side of a keyboard that has a plotter built in with paper loaded partially coming out.

                                                                                            Alt...The right side of a keyboard that has a plotter built in with paper loaded partially coming out.

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