BP11_20091115_Response to Lori's Blog

BP#12_2009/11/3_Web2.0tool_Repper


Repper http://repper.studioludens.com/

http://repper.studioludens.com/patterns/pattern_28D739D4-9B45-9CC3-F938-FAFA8F0D686B.jpg

Repper is a most amazing tool. It will take and make a pattern out of any image that you place into it. My example photo is of my printed name, Lori L. Pickering. The Repper tool will take a square section of your image and repeat it, making a beautiful pattern.

You can manipulate the design by moving your placement square or you may change the pattern type. It is surprising how different the patterns are. The section square may be moved and the patterns will morph into stunning and amazing designs.

You may embed your pattern into your social profile background.

All designs can be used publically under the Creative Commons license for non-commercial use.

You can follow Repper on Twitter or subscribe on your blog feed. In ETC, this would be a cool way to create blog pictures. It almost has a “hidden picture” feeling to it, because you will be amazed to see what the image originally is. It feels and looks like those extreme close up photos and when the camera is pulled back you are surprised the see that pattern was created from someone’s face!


I do have more to explore in Repper, but I am already thinking of cool ways to use this tool in the art class. First off, the idea of teaching the art principle of Repetition with this tool is a perfect fit. From simple to complex images, my students could create brilliant patterns for printed book covers in bookmaking. For patterns used in graphic design or web design, Repper is also a perfect fit. The students’ as well as the teacher’s imagination will be captured by the beautiful designs.

I even thought that by using a black and white line image or a hand drawn design, the pattern could be printed out and use as a coloring sheet for color themes, warms and cools.

I will be using this tool in my own artwork, lesson plans and my web-work. It is really fantastic!


Posted by Lori Pickering at 4:39 PM
1 comments:

Rosie said...
Wow Lori! What a cool tool for an art classroom! Perhaps you could also have students bring in their favorite photos from home to make graphic patterns? That would add a personal touch :)
November 15, 2009 5:54 PM