Algorithmic Tree

Minimalistic generative trees. A tribute to early experiments in generative art. Every piece is composed of a root, trunk, branches, and leaves. The piece is a reminder of the power of randomness and the beauty that can be found in nature.

The rules are simple enough that you can draw these trees on paper with only a die for randomness.

Rules for drawing

Root
_ Start in the center of the page facing up
_ Repeat as you wish
___ Roll a die: [1-3] Turn 90° right, [4-6] Turn 90° left.
___ Roll a die: Move forward (die) number of steps.

Trunk
_ Start in the center of the page with on “branch-head” facing up
_ Move forward

Branches
_ Repeat as you wish
___ For every “branch-head”
_____ Roll a die: [1-3] Turn slightly left, [4-6] Turn slightly right.
_____ Roll a die:
_______ [1-5] Move forward (die) number of steps.
_______ [6] Branch out. Create a new “branch-head” facing right, rotate self to the left.

Leaves
_ For every “branch-head”
___ Roll a die: [1-5] Nothing, [6] Draw a red circle.