faq
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Web Arter and creative coding. Tap any question to expand it.
What is Web Arter?+
Web Arter is an independent guide to creative coding and web art — making images, animation, and interactive work with code. It covers generative-art environments like p5.js and Processing, GPU shaders, digital-art and design tools, and AI image generation. It is part of the WholeTech Network of focused, single-subject sites.
What is creative coding?+
Creative coding is writing code for expressive, artistic ends rather than purely functional ones — using programming as a visual medium. Tools like p5.js, Processing, Three.js, and shaders let artists generate images, animations, and interactive pieces that would be hard to make by hand.
Where should a beginner start?+
Open the p5.js web editor at editor.p5js.org and follow a short tutorial — you can draw your first shape in seconds with no installation. From there, explore Processing for desktop work, then Three.js and Shadertoy when you’re ready for 3D and the GPU.
Is Web Arter free to use?+
Yes. Everything on webarter.net is free and openly accessible — no paywalls, no mandatory signups, no pop-ups.
How can I suggest a tool or correction?+
We welcome suggestions and corrections. Email info@webarter.net with the tool, link, or fix you have in mind and we’ll review it.
How often is the site updated?+
The curated tools and sources are reviewed regularly, and the news and video feeds refresh automatically with the latest from the creative-coding world.
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