2.0 Shapes & Colors in Processing: Getting Started

In this video, we take a quick look at the two more important concepts in Generative Art using Processing: Shapes and Colors. After this, you should be able to start creating interesting art.

Contents in this video:
0:38 2.1 Shapes: Circles, Rectangles & Triangles
5:59 2.2 Colors
10:05 2.3 Custom Shapes: Defining our own shapes


This entire playlist of videos aimed at anyone starting out with Generative Art using Python and Processing. (I use this in my workshops and webinars.)

The focus is on getting beginners up to speed so that they can experiment and have fun creating their own Art. So my videos tend to be "building blocks." I strive to explain the underlying concepts. Once there is a good foundation, you can easily pick up the rest.

If you are new to Python, you can check out some of my Python videos. (I use Jupyter to teach basic concepts. Links below.)

🔗 Processing.py:  https://py.processing.org/
Python Reference:  https://py.processing.org/reference/
💻 Code: https://github.com/Ram-N/generative_art

Please Note: I am using Processing in the Python Mode. Javascript usage is very similar.

Videos in this Processing Python basics Playlist:

0.0: Install and Download Processing (Python Mode)    • 0.0 Getting Started with GenArt: Install P...  
1.1: The Canvas. x & y Coordinates    • 1.1 Processing: Understanding the canvas c...  
1.2: setup() and draw() Functions in Processing:    • 1.2 Processing Basics: setup() and draw() ...  


If you are new to Python, watch the following. These will be useful when creating GenArt
1. Getting Started with Python (Basics):    • Getting Started with Python - Basics  
2. Python List Basics:    • Python List Basics for Beginners (2 minute...  

I open-source most of my teaching materials and code (on Github). I'd be delighted and honored if you use these in your learning journey.
If you create any generative art, do share your creations in the comments below! The idea is for us to learn from each other.