Calligraphic packing

Abstract

There are many algorithms in non-photorealistic rendering for representing an image as a composition of small objects. In this paper, we focus on the specific case where the objects to be assembled into a composition are letters rather than images or abstract geometric forms. We develop a solution to the "calligraphic packing" problem based on dividing up a target region into pieces and warping a letter into each piece. We define an energy function that chooses a warp that best represents the original letter. We discuss variations in rendering style and show results produced by our system.