Field notes
Technology, Art & Design
Essays on 4D art, generative design, and the technology behind Pardesco.
Reverse-Engineering the Envelope Extrusion: When 'New' Polyhedra Turn Out to Be Stellations
A computational audit reconstructs the envelope-extrusion algorithm, reproduces its results, and identifies…
3D Design With AI in 2026: Agents, Blender and the Open-Source Wave
A practical guide to AI-assisted 3D design: driving Blender through MCP, using text-to-3D tools effectively,…
Algorithmic Art in 2026: How AI Finally Made It Beginner-Friendly
Learn how AI makes algorithmic art more accessible, with a free generator and an open-source Claude Code…
Fractal Wall Art on a CNC: How the Chaos & Harmony Series Was Carved
A practical CNC case study on carving fractal and hyperbolic wall art: toolpaths, bit choice, stepover,…
The Geometry of the Infinite
Explore hyperbolic geometry in Dürer's knotwork and Tibetan mandalas, including Seven Stars, exhibited at the…
What Is 4D Art? A Sculptor's Guide to the Fourth Dimension
A sculptor explains 4D art through stereographic projections, glowing digital forms, cast-silver polytopes,…
OMTech Laser Cutter Review 2026: Which Model to Buy (Tested + 5% Discount Code)
Hands-on OMTech laser cutter review: current Pronto, Maker, and Polar pricing, which models were…