Thread by @Licia_He

Thrilled to announce that my generative art program, Running Moon, will be launched as the first release of @artblocks_io Curated Series 8 next Wed., July 13th, at 12 pm CT.
artblocks.io/project/334
Here’s token #0!
#genrativeart #creativecoding #artblocks
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Running Moon depicts the nuanced interaction between clouds and moonlight. It is a search for boundaries between structure and fluidity, precision and errors. It's a quest for harmony. The rendering of Running Moon is inspired by stained glass and watercolor.

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Super excited to share Running Moon with you. Before I dive into the story behind it, here are sites where you can view sample outputs.
Ropsten: artist-staging.artblocks.io/project/219
More: eyesofpanda.com/project/runnin…
Project Site: eyesofpanda.com/project/runnin…

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The core concept of Running Moon is expansion. It started with a watercolor painting I made in the summer of 2021.
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I interpreted part of the concept into a Python-based algorithm, intended for making generative plotter paintings. Here's footage of the very first output of this algorithm.
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The algorithm produced some of my favorite plotter paintings in 2021. I saw many unexplored possibilities associated with this concept and decided to visit it again.
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Running Moon went through many iterations of development. Each development stage got it closer to my original vision, also adding exciting surprises. Here's how Running Moon looked like in
Jan., Apr., May, and June. You can read more dev stories on eyesofpanda.com/project/runnin…
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While Running Moon does not depict any specific object or element, I see it as a bridge that connects me and nature. It reminds me of the wind, the clouds, the moon, the stars, and the vast universe.
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Running Moon is created to be a long-form generative art program. Compared to the original watercolor painting and the Python plotter algorithm, Running Moon creates a dramatically more diverse range of outputs while keeping the same spirit.
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Running Moon is one of the most addictive and challenging art pieces I have created so far. I am very excited to share it with you. Among many friends and families who have helped me in this journey, I want to give special thanks to the following individuals/groups:
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I want to thank Aaron (@aaronpenne) for encouraging me to dive into the space; James (@toThePixel) for bouncing ideas with me; Jeff (@ippsketch) for always offering great suggestions;
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Thanks, Sofia (@sofiagarcia_io), Sarah (@_sross_), Jeff (@jeffgdavis), and many others from the Art Blocks Team (@artblocks_io) for providing incredible feedback and fantastic support. On-point critiques from AB have helped Running Moon tremendously.

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Thank Casey (@REAS), for introducing me to a whole new world through our -GRAPH exhibition. Without your encouragement and recognition, I might still be hiding in my cave.
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Finally, thanks to the wonderful #genartclub, the #plottertwitter community, and many individuals who gave me a helping hand, an inspiring thought, a supportive word, or a thoughtful critique in this journey.
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Running Moon gives me so much joy. I hope you enjoy it too. I will be sharing more outputs and details in the coming days. Cheers!

AB link: artblocks.io/project/334
Project: eyesofpanda.com/project/runnin…
More art by Licia: eyesofpanda.com/gallery/

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