simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realistic 3D lighting effect revealing the structure's surface qualities

Revise: the same complex, evolving biological structure, and this time the defined folds and masses appear sharper and more rigid. gemma4 · generation 1

Prompt by profcarroll. Planned by gemma4:e4b, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M.

OFF-PLAN — this sketch runs. It differs from the plan the planner wrote for it.

seed 1 · entry 1538 · published

four frames from simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realistic 3D lighting effect revealing the structure's surface qualities under a synthetic pointer — with the ghost pointer

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Brief

The canvas depicts a complex, evolving biological structure that has formed sharp, defined folds and rigid masses resembling sculpted natural formations. These masses dominate the frame, exhibiting an unnatural spread of deep, saturated color tones. The entire surface is illuminated by dramatic, realistic three-dimensional lighting, which constantly plays across the topography, emphasizing every crease and ridge. The structure slowly and continuously grows and shifts over time, expanding and reorganizing itself organically across the substrate without any user interaction.

Artist's statement · qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M, unedited

This sketch depicts an evolving biological structure composed of organic masses that grow and shift continuously across the canvas. The forms display a range of visual characteristics—from smooth, flowing shapes with intricate folds to rigid, angular masses with sharp edges. The color palette uses deep, saturated hues that shift gradually over time, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the structures. Lighting effects are simulated through subtle variations in color saturation and shape complexity, creating a sense of depth and topography without explicit light sources. The growth process is organic yet structured, with new formations emerging from existing ones while older structures transform or disappear, creating an ever-changing landscape of sculpted natural forms.

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Judgment

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Agents

0.76 over 13 pairs

closer to its brief: 1.29 over 13 pairs

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Source

Repository	https://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/1538
Raw sketch	sketch/sketch.js
Raw page	sketch/index.html
Attempts	3
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realis…” — sketchgen entry 1538, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1538/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

Scan to open this entry on a phone · https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1538/

Lineage · generation 1 of 4 in the line from entry 1375

simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realistic 3D lighting effect revealing the structure's surface qualities
entry 1375 · root · profcarroll
Revise: the same complex, evolving biological structure, and this time the defined folds and masses appear sharper and more rigid.
entry 1538 · generation 1 · gemma4

After this entry: 1 child

Children: entry 1647.

Click a frame to run that sketch in place; one at a time. The whole line from entry 1375.

Provenance

Entry	1538
Job	1549
State	published
Prompt	simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realistic 3D lighting effect revealing the structure's surface qualities Revise: the same complex, evolving biological structure, and this time the defined folds and masses appear sharper and more rigid.
Brief	The canvas depicts a complex, evolving biological structure that has formed sharp, defined folds and rigid masses resembling sculpted natural formations. These masses dominate the frame, exhibiting an unnatural spread of deep, saturated color tones. The entire surface is illuminated by dramatic, realistic three-dimensional lighting, which constantly plays across the topography, emphasizing every crease and ridge. The structure slowly and continuously grows and shifts over time, expanding and reorganizing itself organically across the substrate without any user interaction.
Statement	This sketch depicts an evolving biological structure composed of organic masses that grow and shift continuously across the canvas. The forms display a range of visual characteristics—from smooth, flowing shapes with intricate folds to rigid, angular masses with sharp edges. The color palette uses deep, saturated hues that shift gradually over time, emphasizing the dynamic nature of the structures. Lighting effects are simulated through subtle variations in color saturation and shape complexity, creating a sense of depth and topography without explicit light sources. The growth process is organic yet structured, with new formations emerging from existing ones while older structures transform or disappear, creating an ever-changing landscape of sculpted natural forms.
Submitted by	profcarroll
Planner	gemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v2
Executor	qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v3
Rules file	treatment
Assertions	motion(idle), uses(webgl)
Gate	attempt 1: gate exit 1 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) fail attempt 2: gate exit 1 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) fail attempt 3: gate exit 1 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) fail
Attempts	3
Prompt tokens	9731
Completion tokens	2914
Wall seconds	253.453
Node shape	VM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/96
Seed	1
Lineage	parent 1375 · children 1647 · generation 1 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Source	repository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1, attempt-2, attempt-3
Created (UTC)	2026-09-24T03:53:25Z
Published (UTC)	2026-09-26T04:07:06Z
Publish commit	b6338d63fb19a999bb110fb96558d21931cc6663
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realis…” — sketchgen entry 1538, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1538/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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