Pen Plotter
Year
17 entries across 1 year
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New Noctilucent Memento
Introducing Noctilucent Memento Marfa 2025, a new piece marking the second anniversary of the Noctilucent Mementi series. First shown in Marfa, Texas, this edition was gifted to collectors of the series, a gesture of gratitude and continuity. The final layer was completed by the Cloudpainter plotter during our SOVRN.art popup with Pindar Van Arman, adding…
First Cryptocurrency Acquisition
Another piece from my new Plotting Against Centralization (PAC) series is FA8Y, a visualization of first-time cryptocurrency acquisitions as of 2025 by year as a percentage (cloud density per triangle) from 2017 to 2024. This work debuted at the Art Ono fair in Seoul, South Korea. Discover more about the PAC FA8Y Blue Variant and…
VIDEOMaking Of Video PAC AW8Y Grey
Making-of video of the PAC AW8Y Grey Variant, a visualization of active crypto wallets as a percentage of the global population with smartphones (cloud density per rectangle, adjusted) by year from 2019 to 2024. You can watch the video here or on YouTube.
Visualization of Active Crypto Wallets
PAC AN8Y illustrates the rise in active participants in the blockchain ecosystem, as measured by wallet numbers. The cloud density represents the adjusted growth rate over the past eight years. Learn more about PAC AN8Y Grey Variant and the series Plotting Against Centralization.
VIDEOMaking-Of Video PAC VV4Y Black
Making-of video of PAC VV4Y Black Variant, a visualization of the remaining versus issued Bitcoin supply following the fourth Halving, contextualized by the USD value recorded at each of the four Halving milestones. You can watch the video here or on Youtube.
Bitcoin Volume and Value Visualization
Another piece from my new Plotting Against Centralization (PAC) series is VV4Y, is a visualization of the remaining versus issued Bitcoin supply following the fourth Halving, contextualized by the USD value recorded at each of the four Halving milestones. This work debuted at BTC 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Discover more about the PAC VV4Y…
VIDEOMaking-Of Video PAC AN6Y Monochrome
Making-of video of the PAC AN6Y Monochrome Variant, a visualization of active and reachable Bitcoin nodes (based on cloud volume, adjusted) by year from 2019 to 2024. You can watch the video here or on YouTube.
Active Bitcoin Node Visualization
One of the first pieces from my new Plotting Against Centralization (PAC) series is AN6Y, a visualization of active Bitcoin nodes shown as growing cloud formations over the past six years. This work debuted at the Art Ono fair in Seoul, Korea, and at BTC 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Discover more about the PAC AN6Y Monochrome Variant and the broader Plotting Against…
Plotting Against Decentralization at BTC2025
Throwback to live plotting at the Bitcoin Conference 2025 art gallery in Las Vegas, a massive thank-you to Dennis, Tommy, and the entire Bitcoin Magazine team for making it such a memorable event. Here’s to an even bigger BTC 2026!
Plotting Lines like Fabric
After returning from South America, I’ve returned to pen plotting with heavier markers and new algorithms. I’m chasing textures that feel like woven threads. This direction shows promise, but more testing of pressure and placement lies ahead.
VIDEOPen Plotting Lines
Hit by a fresh wave of snow, the plotter is back in motion, running its lines once again. There’s something calming about watching the fountain pen trace these long, deliberate strokes. You might even get to see it in action; I may be travelling with it later this year. More on that soon!
3 Transaction Block Study
Last week, I wrapped up a new study for my hand-cut, woven Transaction Block concept as part of my larger journey to make blockchain technology more accessible through art.
Weaving Into Things
As I continue experimenting with my pen plotter, I’m revisiting past techniques: this time, weaving. Layering old and new methods has been a passion of mine for years, and I believe it may lead to some exciting happy accidents in the future.
VIDEOPen Plotting with Fountain Pens
This is a short behind-the-scenes video of my latest pen-plotted study, created with fountain pens. It’s a setup I’ll definitely explore more in the near future.
New Pen Plotter Study
I recently completed another study. After some initial experiments, I’m thrilled to finally incorporate one of my favourites: fountain pens. This study also explores layering different vector designs and inks. It’s going to be exciting to see how the next iterations evolve!
VIDEONew Making-Of Video
Here is a small making-of video of my first pen plotter project. While it’s designed to run unsupervised for hours, the process is so mesmerizing that I couldn’t help but keep watching and recording. For this initial project, I used Uni-ball pens and mixed media paper.
First Cloud Pen Plotter Study
After some trial and error and getting familiar with the machine, I’m excited to share my first completed cloud plot! There’s still a long journey ahead, fine-tuning pens, papers, and settings to find the perfect compatibility, but the process is already so rewarding. Next, I’ll post a short video of the pen plotter in action;…
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