# PatternPortrait: Draw Me Like One of Your Scribbles

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.13001 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2401.13001/

## Key facts

- No citing papers in the map yet (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 4 of its 18 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 22 Jan 2024.

## Builds on (most cited first, 4 of 4)

- [Semi-Supervised Classification with Graph Convolutional Networks](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1609.02907/) (2016)
- [A Neural Representation of Sketch Drawings](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1704.03477/) (2017)
- [Deep Learning for Free-Hand Sketch: A Survey](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2001.02600/) (2020)
- [StrokeCoder: Path-Based Image Generation from Single Examples using Transformers](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2003.11958/) (2020)

## Abstract (arXiv)

This paper introduces a process for generating abstract portrait drawings from pictures. Their unique style is created by utilizing single freehand pattern sketches as references to generate unique patterns for shading. The method involves extracting facial and body features from images and transforming them into vector lines. A key aspect of the research is the development of a graph neural network architecture designed to learn sketch stroke representations in vector form, enabling the generation of diverse stroke variations. The combination of these two approaches creates joyful abstract drawings that are realized via a pen plotter. The presented process garnered positive feedback from an audience of approximately 280 participants.