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Air Canvas: Redefining Digital Art Through Gesture based Interaction

1st Dr. T. Amalraj Victorie 1*, ,2rd AJAYKUMAR A,3rd PRAKASH S,
1Professor, Department of computer Applications, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (Autonomous), Puducherry 605008, India

amalrajvictoire@gmail.com

32Post Graduate student, Department of computer Applications, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (Autonomous), Puducherry 605008, India
sp9507839@gmail.com

4Post Graduate student, Department of computer Applications, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College (Autonomous), Puducherry 605008, India
ajayk797159@gmail.com

ABSTRACT- The "Air Canvas" project introduces an innovative platform for digital artistry, enabling users to create drawings on a virtual canvas using finger gestures in mid-air. By employing a small, colored bead as a visual marker, the system tracks the user's finger movements in real time through advanced computer vision techniques. Utilizing image processing algorithms, it isolates the bead's color from the background to ensure precise and robust motion tracking under varying lighting conditions. These movements are translated into seamless digital strokes, allowing users to craft freehand drawings, shapes, and intricate designs effortlessly.

Air Canvas eliminates the need for conventional input devices such as mice, styluses, or touchscreens, offering a natural and intuitive interaction experience. Its accessibility and simplicity make it suitable for a diverse audience, including individuals with limited technical expertise. Beyond digital art, Air Canvas demonstrates potential in interactive education, fostering dynamic learning environments where students can annotate, draw, and collaborate in real time. In entertainment, it enables creative performances, live visualizations, and immersive storytelling.

This project highlights the transformative power of gesture-based technology, redefining human- computer interaction. By bridging the gap between physical gestures and digital expression, Air Canvas paves the way for groundbreaking applications in creativity, collaboration, and beyond, inspiring a future where technology becomes an effortless extension of human imagination.

KEYWORDS- Gesture-Based Interaction, Digital Art, Computer Vision , Real-Time Motion Tracking

Image Processing, Human-Computer Interaction , Visual Marker Tracking , Intuitive Interfaces, Interactive Learning , Virtual Canvas, Accessibility in Technology , Creative Performances, Immersive Experiences , Freehand Drawing, Gesture Recognition.