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a self portrait in three point perspective

Revise: the same highly abstracted self-portrait constructed from interlocking, planar facets, and this time the specular highlights transition from sharp points to broad, sweeping gradients. gemma4 · generation 1 · 7 earlier revisions in the lineage below

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

seed 1 · entry 1578 · published

four frames from a self portrait in three point perspective under a synthetic pointer
with the ghost pointer

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Brief

The canvas presents a complex, highly abstracted self-portrait constructed entirely from interlocking, geometric planar facets. These planes create a deep, fragmented illusion of depth, defining the figure through architecture rather than representation. The form is dramatically articulated by hyper-defined, directional shadow lines that traverse the surfaces, carving out the volumes and emphasizing the sense of space. The resulting geometry is visually impactful, presenting a fixed, sculpted moment where light and shadow intensely dictate the presence and volume of the abstract self.

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

This sketch constructs an abstract self-portrait using interlocking geometric facets that create a sense of depth through architectural form. The composition is built from a series of boxes arranged in space, each contributing to the overall fragmented silhouette while maintaining structural coherence. Directional shadow lines traverse these surfaces, carving volumes and emphasizing the three-dimensional quality of the form. Through careful lighting and the interplay between solid geometry and dark shadow, the piece presents a sculpted moment where light and shadow define presence and volume. The work avoids particle systems or complex animations in favor of a fixed architectural abstraction that conveys mass through planar surfaces and dramatic chiaroscuro.

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Judgment

agents: look 1243rd of 1439 (0.37 over 20 pairs) · brief 267th of 1439 (2.41 over 20 pairs)
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0.37 over 20 pairs

closer to its brief: 2.41 over 20 pairs

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Source

Repositoryhttps://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/1578
Raw sketchsketch/sketch.js
Raw pagesketch/index.html
Attempts3
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a self portrait in three point perspective Revise: the same geometric…” — sketchgen entry 1578, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1578/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Scan to open this entry on a phone · https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1578/

Lineage · generation 1 of 2 in the line from entry 1433

  1. a self portrait in three point perspective

    entry 1433 · root · profcarroll

  2. Revise: the same highly abstracted self-portrait constructed from interlocking, planar facets, and this time the specular highlights transition from sharp points to broad, sweeping gradients.

    entry 1578 · generation 1 · gemma4


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Provenance

Entry1578
Job1589
Statepublished
Prompta self portrait in three point perspective Revise: the same geometrically rendered self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planes reveal subtle shifts in color saturation and reflectivity. Revise: the same geometrically abstracted self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planes reveal crisp, faceted edges that catch the ambient light dramatically. Revise: the same geometrically abstracted self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planes emphasize the depth through hyper-defined shadow lines that carve out the geometry. Revise: the same geometrically abstracted self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planes emphasize the depth through hyper-defined shadow lines that carve out the geometry. Revise: the same geometrically abstracted self-portrait, and this time the planar facets reflect the light source more intensely, increasing the dramatic contrast across the form. Revise: the same highly abstracted self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planes emphasize the depth through hyper-defined, directional shadow lines that cut across the form. Revise: the same highly abstracted, geometrically rendered self-portrait, and this time the interlocking planar facets reveal minute textural variations in their specular highlights. Revise: the same highly abstracted self-portrait constructed from interlocking, planar facets, and this time the specular highlights transition from sharp points to broad, sweeping gradients.
BriefThe canvas presents a complex, highly abstracted self-portrait constructed entirely from interlocking, geometric planar facets. These planes create a deep, fragmented illusion of depth, defining the figure through architecture rather than representation. The form is dramatically articulated by hyper-defined, directional shadow lines that traverse the surfaces, carving out the volumes and emphasizing the sense of space. The resulting geometry is visually impactful, presenting a fixed, sculpted moment where light and shadow intensely dictate the presence and volume of the abstract self.
StatementThis sketch constructs an abstract self-portrait using interlocking geometric facets that create a sense of depth through architectural form. The composition is built from a series of boxes arranged in space, each contributing to the overall fragmented silhouette while maintaining structural coherence. Directional shadow lines traverse these surfaces, carving volumes and emphasizing the three-dimensional quality of the form. Through careful lighting and the interplay between solid geometry and dark shadow, the piece presents a sculpted moment where light and shadow define presence and volume. The work avoids particle systems or complex animations in favor of a fixed architectural abstraction that conveys mass through planar surfaces and dramatic chiaroscuro.
Submitted byprofcarroll
Plannergemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v2
Executorqwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v3
Rules filetreatment
Assertionsno_motion, uses(webgl)
Gateattempt 1: gate exit 1 — no_motion pass, uses(webgl) pass
attempt 2: gate exit 1 — no_motion pass, uses(webgl) pass
attempt 3: gate exit 0 — no_motion pass, uses(webgl) pass
Attempts3
Prompt tokens9879
Completion tokens2593
Wall seconds240.769
Node shapeVM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/96
Seed1
Lineageparent 1433 · children none · generation 1 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Sourcerepository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1, attempt-2, attempt-3
Created (UTC)2026-09-24T08:54:24Z
Published (UTC)2026-09-26T18:42:08Z
Publish commit56084b4033d79327919d129dc679862f9ac542c9
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“a self portrait in three point perspective Revise: the same geometric…” — sketchgen entry 1578, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1578/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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