Modeling Plant Leaves in Marble-Patterned Colours with Particle Transportation System

This work presents Particle Transportation System for modeling plants in colours. The algorithm is initiated by randomly scattering particles inside a given shape. Each particle contains energy. The transportation rule directs each particle toward a target. When particles are in close proximity, they are combined. The trails of moving particles are used to generate the venetion patterns. The algorithm is effective, it has been tested with various shapes. It is computationally efficient, and has only a few parameters. This algorithm is suitable for the colour production in leaf models. The diffusion of colour occurs by the motion of particles. The mixed colours generate vivid marble patterns. The proposed method is illustrated by the model of the taro vine leaf (Scindapsus aureus, Epipremnum pinnatum). The method can be used for other plants.