A survey of smooth vector graphics: Recent advances in representation, creation, rasterization and image vectorization

X Tian, T Günther - IEEE Transactions on Visualization and …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The field of smooth vector graphics explores the representation, creation, rasterization, and
automatic generation of light-weight image representations, frequently used for scalable …

dualface: Two-stage drawing guidance for freehand portrait sketching

Z Huang, Y Peng, T Hibino, C Zhao, H Xie… - Computational Visual …, 2022 - Springer
Special skills are required in portrait painting, such as imagining geometric structures and
facial detail for final portrait designs. This makes it a difficult task for users, especially …

Anifacedrawing: Anime portrait exploration during your sketching

Z Huang, H Xie, T Fukusato, K Miyata - ACM SIGGRAPH 2023 …, 2023 - dl.acm.org
This paper focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to assist general users in
the creation of professional portraits, that is, consistently converting rough sketches into high …

Interactive liquid splash modeling by user sketches

G Yan, Z Chen, J Yang, H Wang - ACM Transactions on Graphics (TOG), 2020 - dl.acm.org
Splashing is one of the most fascinating liquid phenomena in the real world and it is favored
by artists to create stunning visual effects, both statically and dynamically. Unfortunately, the …

[HTML][HTML] Dualsmoke: Sketch-based smoke illustration design with two-stage generative model

H Xie, K Arihara, S Sato, K Miyata - Computational Visual Media, 2024 - Springer
The dynamic effects of smoke are impressive in illustration design, but it is a troublesome
and challenging issue for inexpert users to design smoke effects without domain knowledge …

Deep reconstruction of 3d smoke densities from artist sketches

B Kim, X Huang, L Wuelfroth, J Tang… - Computer Graphics …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Creative processes of artists often start with hand‐drawn sketches illustrating an object. Pre‐
visualizing these keyframes is especially challenging when applied to volumetric materials …

A survey of control mechanisms for creative pattern generation

L Gieseke, P Asente, R Měch, B Benes… - Computer Graphics …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
We review recent methods in 2D creative pattern generation and their control mechanisms,
focusing on procedural methods. The review is motivated by an artist's perspective and …

Sketch-based normal map generation with geometric sampling

Y He, H Xie, C Zhang, X Yang… - … Workshop on Advanced …, 2021 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Normal map is an important and efficient way to represent complex 3D models. A designer
may benefit from the auto-generation of high quality and accurate normal maps from …

Creativity of deep learning: Conceptualization and assessment

J Schneider, M Basalla - arXiv preprint arXiv:2012.02282, 2020 - arxiv.org
While the potential of deep learning (DL) for automating simple tasks is already well
explored, recent research started investigating the use of deep learning for creative design …

[HTML][HTML] Interactive design generation and optimization from generative adversarial networks in spatial computing

X Hu, C Lin, T Chen, W Chen - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This paper focuses on exploring the application possibilities and optimization problems of
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in spatial computing to improve design efficiency …