Understanding the Diffusion Curves Algorithm

When using the pixel mask created for each layer (when downscaling) for the diffusion at each level in the upscale, original lines are preserved and the unwanted blobby effect seen previously disappears.

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However, whenever different-coloured lines meet (or are close), an artifact is introduced.

Not sure why this is…
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A better example: many lines crossing

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Becomes rather blocky…

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Played around with the diffusion equation and got some funky results:

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