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TryStrokes: Learning on a digital canvas to paint in the real world

Publication Type : Conference Paper

Thematic Areas : Humanitarian-Robotics-HCI

Publisher : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite

Source : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS), 2013 IEEE, 2013, pp. 68-73

Keywords : Art, Azimuth, brush strokes, Brushes, computer based training, computerised training solution, custom brush attachments, Database Management Systems, Databases, digital canvas, expert brush stroke techniques, fabric painting, Fabrics, handicrafts, ICT, Painting, Paints, professional aspects, skill database, Skill development, Skill training, software application, stroke comparison, Training, TryStrokes, Vocational education

Campus : Amritapuri

School : Center for Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, Department of Social Work

Center : Ammachi labs, Center for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality

Department : Social Work

Year : 2013

Abstract : In rural and tribal communities, producing handicrafts act as a source of supplementary income and a means to preserve the uniqueness of their arts and craft forms. Developing skills requires practise and knowledge of native techniques. In activities such as painting, skill in application of pressure and tilt of the brush are very important parameters that contribute to creating beautiful artwork. Technology can play a vital role in aiding to preserve traditional techniques and skills. In this paper we discuss the design of a software application that contains a skill database that stores expert brush stroke techniques and help the novice learn to apply the brush strokes by providing feedback based on the expert stroke. This computerised training solution is scalable, portable and cost effective.

Cite this Research Publication : J. Jose, Ramesh, S., Akshay, N., and Rao R. Bhavani, “TryStrokes: Learning on a digital canvas to paint in the real world”, in Global Humanitarian Technology Conference: South Asia Satellite (GHTC-SAS), 2013 IEEE, 2013, pp. 68-73

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