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On Realistic Ink Diffusion Synthesis for a Calligraphic Learning System

Author(s): Chung-Ming Wang, Jiunn-Shyan Lee, Ren-Jie Wang.
Article: International Journal of Computer Processing of Oriental Languages, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 105--118, 2003.
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Abstract:
Calligraphy has blossomed through a long history in the Orient and is appreciated by many people. In this paper, we present an interactive system capable of synthesizing realistic ink diffusion for calligraphic writing education. The system provides two frames for potential users. The first frame presents the outline of a Chinese character that is selected by the user, and a menu where a user can specify parameters such as ink density and paper styles. Users initiate the practice of calligraphic writing through the mouse movement along the skeleton of the character. Once this has been completed, an ink diffusion effect based on the user’s mouse movement is then synthesized and demonstrated in the second frame. We present a physically-based model combined with fibrous paper structures to synthesize the ink diffusion effect. The experiment results exhibit that this system adequately enlightens and entertains both skillful students and naive novices. In conclusion, by using our system users, new beginners will especially benefit from interactively practising calligraphy as often as they want without feeling bored.