Ink & Algorithms
A biweekly newsletter devoted to the craft of pen plotting and algorithmic art.
Apr 10, 2025
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3 min read
The Truchet tile pattern is a favorite among pen plotter artists. This post gives you a high-level overview of what the Truchet pattern is and dives into some of my favorite artists using it to create incredible plots.
#PTPX
Mar 27, 2025
5 min read
The incredible, enduring success of the plotter art postcard movement
Apr 3, 2025
6 min read
Emerging in the 1950s as a technical tool, pen plotters are almost exclusively used for art today. This 5-minute read explores the arc of that transformation.
Artist Profile
Mar 20, 2025
Pens, pulleys and paper: Gandy's incredible analog drawing machines
