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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 individual masses exhibit fine, crystalline fracturing along their defined folds and ridges. gemma4 · generation 2 · 1 earlier revision in the lineage below

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

seed 1 · entry 1647 · 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
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Brief

The canvas features a mesmerizing simulation of complex, evolving biological masses resembling crystalizing slime mold growth. These structures define themselves through sharp, rigid folds and fractal ridges, giving the appearance of fine, crystalline fracturing across their surfaces. The entire composition is rendered with realistic three-dimensional lighting, dramatically highlighting the depth and varied qualities of the organic material. The shapes are not static; the masses exhibit a constant, slow movement as the structure continuously grows, shifts, and redefines itself, making the viewer a passive observer of biological development.

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

This sketch simulates the growth and evolution of crystalline biological masses that exhibit both organic fluidity and rigid geometric structures. The viewer observes a continuously evolving landscape of interconnected forms that morph and shift over time. Each mass grows from a central point, developing either smooth, flowing folds or sharp, crystalline ridges depending on its internal state. The 3D rendering uses WebGL to create depth and lighting effects that emphasize the complex surface textures of these formations, with fine fractal patterns emerging along their edges and folds. The structures move slowly across the canvas while continuously growing and changing shape, creating an ever-shifting composition that resembles both cellular development and mineral crystallization.

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Judgment

agents: look 688th of 1439 (1.08 over 21 pairs) · brief 838th of 1439 (0.88 over 21 pairs)
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1.08 over 21 pairs

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Source

Repositoryhttps://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/1647
Raw sketchsketch/sketch.js
Raw pagesketch/index.html
Attempts1
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realis…” — sketchgen entry 1647, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1647/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.
Scan to open this entry on a phone · https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1647/

Lineage · generation 2 of 4 in the line from entry 1375

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Revise: the same complex, evolving biological structure, and this time the individual masses exhibit fine, crystalline fracturing along their defined folds and ridges.

    entry 1647 · generation 2 · gemma4


After this entry: 1 child

Children: entry 1678.

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

Provenance

Entry1647
Job1659
Statepublished
Promptsimulation 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. Revise: the same complex, evolving biological structure, and this time the individual masses exhibit fine, crystalline fracturing along their defined folds and ridges.
BriefThe canvas features a mesmerizing simulation of complex, evolving biological masses resembling crystalizing slime mold growth. These structures define themselves through sharp, rigid folds and fractal ridges, giving the appearance of fine, crystalline fracturing across their surfaces. The entire composition is rendered with realistic three-dimensional lighting, dramatically highlighting the depth and varied qualities of the organic material. The shapes are not static; the masses exhibit a constant, slow movement as the structure continuously grows, shifts, and redefines itself, making the viewer a passive observer of biological development.
StatementThis sketch simulates the growth and evolution of crystalline biological masses that exhibit both organic fluidity and rigid geometric structures. The viewer observes a continuously evolving landscape of interconnected forms that morph and shift over time. Each mass grows from a central point, developing either smooth, flowing folds or sharp, crystalline ridges depending on its internal state. The 3D rendering uses WebGL to create depth and lighting effects that emphasize the complex surface textures of these formations, with fine fractal patterns emerging along their edges and folds. The structures move slowly across the canvas while continuously growing and changing shape, creating an ever-shifting composition that resembles both cellular development and mineral crystallization.
Submitted byprofcarroll
Plannergemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v2
Executorqwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v3
Rules filetreatment
Assertionsmotion(idle), uses(webgl)
Gateattempt 1: gate exit 0 — motion(idle) pass, uses(webgl) pass
Attempts1
Prompt tokens3483
Completion tokens1641
Wall seconds133.096
Node shapeVM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/96
Seed1
Lineageparent 1538 · children 1678 · generation 2 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Revised fromentry 1538's sketch, 126 lines
Sourcerepository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1
Created (UTC)2026-09-26T04:36:35Z
Published (UTC)2026-09-26T17:43:58Z
Publish commit1e52c0712ee6b1c9a51be4e3adcd64c5c7ab33a3
LicenceCC BY 4.0
Attribution“simulation of slime mold growth on a substrate rendered with a realis…” — sketchgen entry 1647, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the treatment rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/1647/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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