I've been working more with processing and trying different examples from the generative design book. I'm able to play around with the code they provide in their online resources, and change the output that is produced. I managed to put my own photos in so they can be manipulated, and in this example they become more pixelated the farther you drag your mouse down the x and y axis. Next will be creating drawings through processing, though I need to get an updated tablet. This will be how I'll start making patterns and having a lot more control over what is being produced.