# Tiles and Mosaics

August 28, 2021 · generative-art, algorithms, creative-coding

Canonical: https://www.romellogoodman.com/writing/tiles-and-mosaics
Originally published: https://mellogood.substack.com/p/wip-tiles-and-mosaics

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So I’ve been posting through it over on Twitter working through and iterating on a new algorithm/concept:

The basic idea is that you take an existing Graphic, a Tile, and lay it down in a grid, a Mosaic. It was inspired by this video:

Seeing the detail in such a small tile and imaging how a group of them would compose into a really cool picture/pattern/Graphic. So I’ve been making a lot of simple graphics that can act like Tiles. Here are some of my favorite that I’ve made recently:

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/8c73fbc9-d875-4f31-7abc-e8db487a3a00/public)

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/5a626f17-e9f1-4d92-9efa-ad417390a400/public)

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/43f4cf3e-11c2-4431-bed4-be25af415a00/public)

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/f0e10c41-9eaf-4491-377c-31156826e900/public)

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/a0588850-0635-4752-45c9-f7e2cac72f00/public)

Next week lets see how these are being used to make mosaics and the “long tail”-ness of an algorithm like this.

# **Elsewhere…**

### **Insta Grid**

And speaking of how small items build up to create a large effect or vibe. I’ve been playing around with the 3 post format on Instagram. To generate Graphics based on a specific color palette I’m using a gallery/palette tool I’ve built:

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/aba983a4-957e-43c7-2ec8-5231d72ab100/public)

Similar to what I said about the [Patreon work](https://goodgraphicsxyz.substack.com/p/generative-prints-and-the-idea-of), I want each part of my practice to challenge me and help me get better at art. Playing around with the grid seems like a way to make Instagram fun while also building my “aesthetic” so I guess it’s a feed two birds with one scone situation 🥁. We’ll see how long this lasts though, I kinda hate having to post 3 photos at a time to maintain the look. It feels spammy

### Patreon Preview

Next next week I’ll be writing about the next generative design print for Patreon Members. I’ve been experimenting with it this week. Here’s a sneak peak:

![](https://imagedelivery.net/BtaYDmQqPcGi8C3w4F2NuA/9922ab31-10f2-4d53-8282-cf7f98d20e00/public)

[Become a Member](https://www.patreon.com/romellogoodman)

-mello

P.S. - 🦆🦆🍞