Author
Ahmad Moussa

Ahmad Moussa

Creative coder and Generative Artist. Creator of the Gorilla Sun Blog.

220 posts

Tutorial
An Algorithm for Particle Systems with Collisions

In this post we will program a particle system in p5js from scratch. We'll mainly dicuss object oriented programming and delve into the necessary physics concepts to compute collisions, all while implementing a full particle simulation with P5JS.

2023 JUN 02 · 17 min read
Newsletter
Gorilla Recap 6

This week we released a new token on FxHash, programmed a particle system in collaboration with ChatGPT, and looked back onto 2 years of making generative art on FxHash. We also read some interesting articles about generative art!

2023 MAY 29 · 8 min read
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Making Generative Blockchain Art on FxHash: A brief Retrospective

This post is a brief retrospective in which I look back onto the past two years of making code based blockchain art. I tackle some lessons that I've learned, some of the emotional struggles that I've experienced and conclude with some tips to grapple with this fast paced environment.

2023 MAY 28 · 11 min read
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Programming a Particle System with ChatGPT

You've probably heard about ChatGPT, and you've probably heard that it can write code. In this post we're taking it for a spin and explore a practical example - we'll make it code a full-fledged particle system from scratch! Let's see what the best prompts are for this purpose!

2023 MAY 26 · 17 min read
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Gorilla Recap 5

This week we wrote an introductory guide to P5JS, we built a portfolio page for the blog to showcase previous projects, we got selected to make a piece for Proof of X, and we continued working on some sketches!

2023 MAY 22 · 7 min read
Guide
Getting started with P5JS

In this post we'll have a look at p5.js, a creative coding and generative art javascript library. We'll setup our first project, learn how to draw some shapes and get started on our creative coding journey.

2023 MAY 18 · 18 min read
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Gorilla Recap 4

This week we recreated an iconic piece by Vera Molnar, had a closer look at EditART and asked it's creator a couple of questions. We read about why "Generative Art is Stupid" and resume the controversial conversation about AI.

2023 MAY 15 · 6 min read
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All Eyes on EditART - Interview with Piero

In this post we have a look at EditART, a hip new platform on the Tezos blockchain that revolves around customisable generate NFTs. We also ask it's creator, Piero, a couple of questions to wrap it up.

2023 MAY 13 · 8 min read
Tutorial
Recreating Vera Molnár's Homage to Paul Klee

In this tutorial we'll recreate Vera Molnar's homage to Paul Klee. We learn how to draw patches of slanted lines to the canvas, a strategy for enumerating all possible combinations, and at the same time have a look at a recode from Golan Levin.

2023 MAY 11 · 9 min read
Newsletter
Gorilla Recap 3

4th installment of Gorilla Recaps. This week we had a look at the life of Vera Molnar, built a Linktree clone and pondered a bit about sketching as a practice. We read about micropayments on Twitter, and how to grow your newsletter.

2023 MAY 08 · 7 min read
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The Importance of Sketching with Code

Sketches are more than just little artworks that you hack together in your bedroom. They're ongoing conversations that you have with the yourself and the machine. It's important to explore them, gain new perspectives and ultimately contribute to something larger than yourself.

2023 MAY 07 · 7 min read
Tutorial
Goodbye Linktree - Building a Beautiful Linktree Clone from Scratch

In this post we'll learn how to build our own personal Linktree clone. Throughout, we'll have a look at the CSS flexbox and how it can be used to create responsive designs. A complete example is included at the end.

2023 MAY 04 · 14 min read