SVG Art: Programmatic Generation

Generate high-quality SVG graphics using Python scripts. All scripts output valid SVG to stdout (or file with -o).

Available Scripts Script Purpose Key Options generate_grid.py Grid patterns --cols, --rows, --shape, --vary-* generate_radial.py Radial/spiral/sunburst --spiral, --concentric, --sunburst generate_fractal.py Fractals (tree, koch, sierpinski) --tree, --koch, --sierpinski, --depth generate_wave.py Waves and audio viz --layers, --noise, --bars generate_particles.py Scatter/cluster/constellation --cluster, --gradient, --constellation generate_chart.py Data visualization --bar, --line, --pie, --donut generate_icon.py Common UI icons --icon NAME, --list, --filled optimize_svg.py Minify/optimize SVG --aggressive, --stats Quick Examples

Grid with size variation

python scripts/generate_grid.py -c 6 -r 6 --vary-size --vary-opacity -o grid.svg

Spiral pattern

python scripts/generate_radial.py --spiral -n 60 --turns 4 -o spiral.svg

Fractal tree

python scripts/generate_fractal.py --tree --depth 8 --vary-angle -o tree.svg

Layered waves with fill

python scripts/generate_wave.py --layers 5 --fill -o waves.svg

Constellation network

python scripts/generate_particles.py --constellation -n 30 --connect-distance 25 -o network.svg

Bar chart

python scripts/generate_chart.py --bar --data "30,50,80,45,90" --labels "A,B,C,D,E" -o chart.svg

Heart icon

python scripts/generate_icon.py --icon heart --filled --stroke "#E11D48" -o heart.svg

Optimize existing SVG

python scripts/optimize_svg.py input.svg --aggressive -o output.svg

Script Usage Patterns Grid Patterns python scripts/generate_grid.py \ -c 8 -r 8 # columns and rows -s 10 -g 2 # size and gap --shape circle # rect, circle, or diamond --vary-size # random size variation --vary-opacity # random opacity --vary-hue # color variation --seed 42 # reproducible randomness

Radial Patterns

Concentric rings

python scripts/generate_radial.py --concentric --rings 5 --vary-hue

Sunburst rays

python scripts/generate_radial.py --sunburst -n 24 --vary-length

Fractals

Koch snowflake

python scripts/generate_fractal.py --koch --depth 4 --fill "#3B82F6"

Sierpinski triangle

python scripts/generate_fractal.py --sierpinski --depth 5

Charts

Line chart with points

python scripts/generate_chart.py --line --data "10,30,20,50" --show-points --smooth

Donut chart

python scripts/generate_chart.py --donut --data "40,30,20,10" --labels "A,B,C,D"

Icons

List all available icons

python scripts/generate_icon.py --list

Common icons: check, x, plus, menu, search, home, user, settings,

mail, heart, star, play, file, download, edit, share, sun, moon, etc.

Common Options (All Scripts) --fill COLOR: Fill color (default: #3B82F6) --stroke COLOR: Stroke color --stroke-width N: Stroke width --seed N: Random seed for reproducibility -o FILE: Output to file instead of stdout Piping and Composition

Scripts can be piped together:

Generate and optimize

python scripts/generate_grid.py -c 10 -r 10 | python scripts/optimize_svg.py --aggressive

Check optimization stats

python scripts/generate_fractal.py --tree --depth 10 | python scripts/optimize_svg.py --stats

SVG Fundamentals Reference

See references/svg-fundamentals.md for:

Core SVG structure and viewBox Element types (rect, circle, path, etc.) Path command syntax Gradients and patterns Accessibility requirements