Shariq M. Shah – Project 04 – String Art

shariqs-project-04

// Project - 04
// Name: Shariq M. Shah
// Andrew ID: shariqs
// Section: C



function setup() {

createCanvas(400,300);

}

function draw() {

  background(0);

  for (var i = 0; i < 200; i += 1) {

      //defining a rotating series of lines that converge in patterns
      //using frameCount to have rotations and colors change over time

      strokeWeight(0.4);
      translate(width / 2, height / 2 + 100);
      rotate(radians(180 * 0.1 + frameCount));

      //various configurations and colors of lines that change according to stepping i variable
      //mouseY used to alter color and configurations depending on mouse location

      stroke(mouseY, 0, 25 + frameCount);
      line(i + i * width,  height * 0.1 * mouseY, width/2, i + i*2);


      stroke(0.5 * mouseY, 0, 25);
      line(i + i * -width,  height * 0.1 * mouseY, width/2, i + i*2 );


      stroke(mouseY, 0, 250);
      line(i + i * width/10,  -height * 0.1 * mouseY, width/2, height);


      stroke(mouseY, 0, 250);
      line(i + i * -width/10,  -height * 0.1 * mouseY, width/2, height);

      }

}

In this project, I explored various configurations and rotational properties that could be created with the lines created in for() loops. The program I developed focuses on developing a highly dynamic and fluid pattern of lines that at times seem solid and at other times seem porous. The colors are also dynamic as they change with the movement of the lines.