# SketchPatch: Sketch Stylization via Seamless Patch-level Synthesis

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2009.02216 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2009.02216/

## Key facts

- Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 4 Sep 2020.

## Built on by (most cited first, 5 of 5)

- [Word-As-Image for Semantic Typography](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2303.01818/) (2023)
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- [ShaDDR: Interactive Example-Based Geometry and Texture Generation via 3D Shape Detailization and Differentiable Rendering](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2306.04889/) (2023)
- [Dynamic Typography: Bringing Text to Life via Video Diffusion Prior](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2404.11614/) (2024)
- [DetailGen3D: Generative 3D Geometry Enhancement via Data-Dependent Flow](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2411.16820/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

The paradigm of image-to-image translation is leveraged for the benefit of sketch stylization via transfer of geometric textural details. Lacking the necessary volumes of data for standard training of translation systems, we advocate for operation at the patch level, where a handful of stylized sketches provide ample mining potential for patches featuring basic geometric primitives. Operating at the patch level necessitates special consideration of full sketch translation, as individual translation of patches with no regard to neighbors is likely to produce visible seams and artifacts at patch borders. Aligned pairs of styled and plain primitives are combined to form input hybrids containing styled elements around the border and plain elements within, and given as input to a seamless translation (ST) generator, whose output patches are expected to reconstruct the fully styled patch. An adversarial addition promotes generalization and robustness to diverse geometries at inference time, forming a simple and effective system for arbitrary sketch stylization, as demonstrated upon a variety of styles and sketches.