The Rule of Trees

By Nik Cross - 2018

With help from Leonardo Da Vinci

Here are a few computer algorithm generated images I have generated using my javascript graphics library Giraffe.

The idea was to try out the idea that trees can be drawn as trunks that split into branches where the total diameters of all the branches at a given point along their length adds up to the same value. I then added in some random elements of wiggle and random flowers and leaves with a final node where the branch finally terminates.

I'm quite happy with the result and may experiment further to see if I can get the growth to follow images or text like you may see in a illuminated manuscript.

This second set are using a similar algorithm but grow radially from a central point in all directions.