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What if your image could sketch itself? ✏️
I’ve been experimenting with a browser tool that turns uploaded images into animated sketches—tracing outlines first, then gradually adding shading and color.
It started with a simple charcoal sphere. Now you can try your own images in charcoal or colored pencil.
Built with React, Next.js, and Canvas 2D. Still a work in progress, especially getting the drawing motion to feel natural.
Try it here: Sketch Lab
I’d love to see what you try! Drop your result or feedback below—does it feel like watching someone draw?
Such a fun concept! ✏️ The gradual sketching effect makes the whole experience feel creative and engaging. 😊
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i built a semi-3D interactive website with @Base44 for a Creative Production Studio, called STORM STUDIO,. that drafts 3D Digital unique experience for Brands.
STROM STUDIO specializes indesign, motion, 3D and Technology, working together to turn ambitious ideas into immersive digital experiences.
At STORM STUDIO, We create 3D visual storytelling and interactive web experiences that help brands stand out.
STORM STUDIO - https://stormstudio.base44.app
also, check it out on mobile, to get the full mobile experience
my walkthrough process will be below in my comment section
my walkthrough process
PS; if you opened the STORM STUDIO website on a Mobile phone, Shaking the phone rattles the rubik cubes like a shaken jar.
and,
on PC/DESKTOP, moving the cursor rattles the rubik cubes, also slowly scroll through the home page to have a full experience of the scroll animate effects, etc.
try it out 😊
What if your image could sketch itself? ✏️
I’ve been experimenting with a browser tool that turns uploaded images into animated sketches—tracing outlines first, then gradually adding shading and color.
It started with a simple charcoal sphere. Now you can try your own images in charcoal or colored pencil.
Built with React, Next.js, and Canvas 2D. Still a work in progress, especially getting the drawing motion to feel natural.
Try it here: Sketch Lab
I’d love to see what you try! Drop your result or feedback below—does it feel like watching someone draw?
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Such a creative idea! ✏️ Turning static images into a drawing experience sounds really fun. The sketching effect makes it even more interesting!
I finally updated my personal website, and you can actually "dye" your own canvas on it! 🎨
I've been experimenting with how to bring something physical into a digital space. The idea came from my growing interest in natural dyes and traditional textile-making, which I've been exploring a lot lately.
I designed and built the whole experience in one day using Figma, Claude and Netlify. It's been pretty exciting to see how AI makes ideas that once felt technically out of reach something I can now experiment with and build on my own.
I'm also open to fractional creative director roles, so if you know a team building something meaningful, I'd love to connect!
Come play with it, and please let me know if you find any bugs 🐛
mya-nguyen.com
dyeing your own canvas on a personal site is such a nice idea. most portfolios just sit there, this one lets you play