Radial Brushstroke

Summary

A generative animation by Zach Lieberman featuring ink-like brushstrokes radiating from a central point, cycling between sparse and dense bloom states with an organic, painterly quality.

Visual description

On a near-white ground, dozens of tapered, ink-like brushstrokes radiate outward from a single empty centre, forming a roughly circular burst. Strokes vary in length and in grey value, from pale grey to near-black, and overlap with translucent edges, with a few thin hairline marks scattered at the outer edge. The composition is monochrome and fills most of the square frame with the mark itself, and there is no text or interface in the frame.

Key takeaway

Build a radial composition from many overlapping strokes of varied length and tone radiating from an empty centre, so the density gradient alone creates depth and movement.

Reuse notes

Reach for this as a motion still reference. Pairs with abstract, experimental directions. Original by Zach Lieberman.