Hana288 t1_jcwu365 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:06 AM

An accurate representation of bacteriophage

Zvarthav OP t1_jcwujyu wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:11 AM

Thanks, I'm glad you recognized it. It is indeed based on bacteriophages.

sparkirby90 t1_jcz4517 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Biology is a phenomenal thing to base eldritch abominations on

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29d6s wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:28 AM

Yep.

BBlasdel t1_jd01acu wrote on March 20, 2023 at 9:12 PM

I love how you rendered the tail sheath! It looks like it functions in a twisty way just like gene product 18 of phage T4

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29fov wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:29 AM

Mostly a coincidence, that sort of knowledge is a bit too advanced for me, but thanks for letting me know about it.

BBlasdel t1_jd2aefl wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:43 AM

There have been some pretty cool movies made showing the results of detailed work from structural phage biology that makes at least these aspects pretty accessible.

For example, check out this movie showing how the moving parts of this specific phage work together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41aqxcxsX2w

Or this one showing the motion of another phage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy42CoyqKjE

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2d3pb wrote on March 21, 2023 at 10:21 AM

Thanks for linking! It's interesting to see that they do twist around.

Ashweed137 t1_jd2cfgz wrote on March 21, 2023 at 10:11 AM

Omg I just wanted to ask this! As a biochem student I love to see it inspiring art. Thank you! You're amazing! Love this art so much I made it my phone's background now. 😍

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2dnca wrote on March 21, 2023 at 10:28 AM

Thank you very much for the kind words and the follow, I post most of my art on tumblr and deviantart though (it's the same username as here) if you want to see more of it. I only post sometimes on reddit.

Ashweed137 t1_jd2gpn8 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 11:06 AM

Oh thanks! I will definitely follow you on Tumblr! Glad I've found you!

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2lndl wrote on March 21, 2023 at 11:58 AM

Thank you :)

TheWeepyTracing66 t1_jd2hdcr wrote on March 21, 2023 at 11:14 AM

Yeah, such a good demonstration to let everybody have knowledge about it.

Solstus22 t1_jcxbahf wrote on March 20, 2023 at 7:45 AM

I feel like it's hypnotizing the viewer,

Looks great. 😊

Zvarthav OP t1_jcxdmpv wrote on March 20, 2023 at 8:20 AM

Thank you!

exclaim_bot t1_jcxdn85 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 8:20 AM

>Thank you!

You're welcome!

TazzyGaming t1_jcyn83f wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:50 PM

… looks like a Terraria boss…

UnlimitedExtraLives t1_jcyzxdi wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:12 PM

A virus from the Lovecraft realm that infects thoughts

MOSWasteD t1_jcyogn5 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:58 PM

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell.

Actual_Perception_33 t1_jcx09pd wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:14 AM

some alien life mozt likely looks just like this

Zvarthav OP t1_jcx19tb wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:27 AM

Yeah.

Actual_Perception_33 t1_jcx1noi wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:31 AM

in short, this is very good stuff and congratulations on talent

Zvarthav OP t1_jcx27wa wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Thank you very much.

HassanGodside t1_jcxukx8 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Looks like a dope album cover for a darkwave synthpop album

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29ryy wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:34 AM

Thank you, it would be cool to see my art on an album.

Sicon3 t1_jcytp1k wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:32 PM

Bacteriophage inspiration shines through good job

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29t1v wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM

Thank you.

uppskaeraren t1_jcyxawy wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:55 PM

This is awesome. Do you have a website with your art?

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2ang4 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:47 AM

I will private message you with it, as I'm not sure reddit allows promotional links in comments. Thanks for asking, by the way.

Lost_Way7698 t1_jcz5noj wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:49 PM

I like this

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29tt1 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM

Thanks.

PotatoBlade197 t1_jczf9zk wrote on March 20, 2023 at 6:50 PM

cute

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29uey wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:35 AM

Thank you.

WastefulWatcher t1_jczrdej wrote on March 20, 2023 at 8:08 PM

He has a cute mouth.

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29v1e wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:36 AM

Thanks.

WastefulWatcher t1_jd34v0o wrote on March 21, 2023 at 2:32 PM

😁🤩

TickleTigger123 t1_jczvlmp wrote on March 20, 2023 at 8:35 PM

Call this mf a Theiphage, god eater

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29x9t wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:37 AM

That is a cool name!

IntestineYarnball t1_jd067ag wrote on March 20, 2023 at 9:44 PM

That's gnarly looking! Love how you did the mouth, gives me starfish vibes!

Zvarthav OP t1_jd29y2n wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:37 AM

Thank you.

Acceptable-Let-1921 t1_jd0pz4f wrote on March 21, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Idk if the name "slockna" means something else in other languages, but in swedish it means "burnt out" or "lights out". Looks fitting

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2a1xj wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:38 AM

It's because it explodes planets and suns like a bacteriophage explodes bacteria, leaving the universe in darkness.

Acceptable-Let-1921 t1_jd2at0q wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:49 AM

I like it! Perfect mix of a bacteriophage and some Lovecraftian elder god

Zvarthav OP t1_jd2dcp6 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 10:24 AM

Thank you.

Vast_Impress4568 t1_jd3w5gj wrote on March 21, 2023 at 5:29 PM

Doctor: "You have been infected."

The Infection:

ProjectFoxx t1_jd19uic wrote on March 21, 2023 at 2:29 AM

Beautifully terrifying

Zvarthav OP t1_jd299of wrote on March 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM

Thank you, and thanks for the award!

ProjectFoxx t1_jdfl1wf wrote on March 24, 2023 at 1:00 AM

You deserve it! 👏

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