In my research phase I studied other examples of algorithmic art. To simplify my project, I decided on rotation and triangles as my theme. Most of the early static designs resemble flowers.

Randomness - the key element!
It represents the randomness of life and is incorporated throughout: with random colors values, the movement occurs in tiny out of control increments; each rotation is unique. Each new pinwheel leaf appears onto the black screen unexpected and without end.

By embracing the chaos I accepted that that I had lost control and yet I was not unhappy with the result.

The Coding Process
My approach to coding is methodical taking one tiny step at a time.

First, I created a rotating triangle, then added constraints that move the triangles around the screen. They were a single red color until I finally changed the colors. Triangles appearing on the right of the screen gradually turn yellow.

The code complexity builds until I finish strong. My final step is to organized my thoughts. I finish up with my documentation. I hope you enjoyed viewing summer pinwheels.

Click here to see the original live version on github.