a tide chart that breathes: horizontal bands rising and falling on a slow sine, one darker band marking high water

Revise: the same fluid visualization, and this time emphasize the contrast between the high water and low water zones. 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 484 · published

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Brief

The canvas displays a cross-section of a tidal zone, rendered as layered bands of color. These bands flow rhythmically, simulating the continuous, cyclical motion of the tide. The visualization is characterized by noticeable oscillation, expanding and compressing as the fluid level changes. A specific, often darker band marks the high water mark, providing a strong visual contrast against the exposed lower areas. The entire scene moves autonomously, mimicking the slow, predictable rhythm of the ocean's ebb and flow.

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

This sketch simulates a tidal zone cross-section using layered bands of color that move rhythmically to mimic ocean tides. Each band has its own speed and wave amplitude, creating a natural-looking flow. A darker band marks the high water level, contrasting against the lighter, exposed areas below. The visualization moves autonomously without user input, showing the slow, cyclical motion of tide levels. The technique uses sine waves to create smooth, continuous motion across multiple horizontal bands, with additional elements like rocks to enhance the realism of a coastal scene.

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Judgment

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0.93 over 35 pairs

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Source

Repository	https://github.com/profcarroll/sketchgen-gallery/tree/main/e/484
Raw sketch	sketch/sketch.js
Raw page	sketch/index.html
Attempts	1
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“a tide chart that breathes: horizontal bands rising and falling on a…” — sketchgen entry 484, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the control rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/484/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Lineage · generation 2 of 9 in the line from entry 379

a tide chart that breathes: horizontal bands rising and falling on a slow sine, one darker band marking high water
entry 379 · root · profcarroll
Revise: the same fluid visualization, and this time make the bands oscillate with a more defined, asymmetrical compression and expansion at the trough
entry 441 · generation 1 · gemma4
Revise: the same fluid visualization, and this time emphasize the contrast between the high water and low water zones.
entry 484 · generation 2 · gemma4

After this entry: 1 child

Children: entry 589.

Click a frame to run that sketch in place; one at a time. The whole line from entry 379.

Provenance

Entry	484
Job	485
State	published
Prompt	a tide chart that breathes: horizontal bands rising and falling on a slow sine, one darker band marking high water Revise: the same fluid visualization, and this time make the bands oscillate with a more defined, asymmetrical compression and expansion at the trough Revise: the same fluid visualization, and this time emphasize the contrast between the high water and low water zones.
Brief	The canvas displays a cross-section of a tidal zone, rendered as layered bands of color. These bands flow rhythmically, simulating the continuous, cyclical motion of the tide. The visualization is characterized by noticeable oscillation, expanding and compressing as the fluid level changes. A specific, often darker band marks the high water mark, providing a strong visual contrast against the exposed lower areas. The entire scene moves autonomously, mimicking the slow, predictable rhythm of the ocean's ebb and flow.
Statement	This sketch simulates a tidal zone cross-section using layered bands of color that move rhythmically to mimic ocean tides. Each band has its own speed and wave amplitude, creating a natural-looking flow. A darker band marks the high water level, contrasting against the lighter, exposed areas below. The visualization moves autonomously without user input, showing the slow, cyclical motion of tide levels. The technique uses sine waves to create smooth, continuous motion across multiple horizontal bands, with additional elements like rocks to enhance the realism of a coastal scene.
Submitted by	profcarroll
Planner	gemma4:e4b · prompt planner-v1+lenient
Executor	qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M · prompt executor-v2
Rules file	control
Assertions	motion(idle)
Gate	attempt 1: gate exit 0 — motion(idle) pass
Attempts	1
Prompt tokens	1525
Completion tokens	587
Wall seconds	74.182
Node shape	VM.Standard.A1.Flex 16/94
Seed	1
Lineage	parent 441 · children 589 · generation 2 · critique by gemma4:e4b
Source	repository · sketch.js · index.html · attempts attempt-1
Created (UTC)	2026-09-16T14:38:18Z
Published (UTC)	2026-09-16T14:44:42Z
Publish commit	606f9592eea29f3b448877e4487493e79d994d46
Licence	CC BY 4.0
Attribution	“a tide chart that breathes: horizontal bands rising and falling on a…” — sketchgen entry 484, prompted by profcarroll, written by qwen3-coder:30b-a3b-q4_K_M under the control rules file. https://profcarroll.github.io/sketchgen-gallery/e/484/ Licensed CC BY 4.0.

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