Welcome to “Alchemy Bugs”, a series of collectible transmuted bugs imbued with a wide range of alchemical and arcane secrets.
Alchemists work together to unravel and create these wondrous creatures through customized and commissioned transmutations. This is done by combining “boring bugs” with essences. The image below shows a potential transmutation between a “boring cicada” and an “essence of Amethyst”. Each transmutation and combo is completely unique and hand drawn by yours truly, even if two alchemists submit the same combination you’ll both receive very different results.
Essences can belong in one of five families: Crystal, Metal, Elemental, Forbidden, and Synthetic. Crystal essences include species such as amethyst, quartz, citrine, opal, and pyrite. Metal essences include species such as gold, mercury, iron, steel, and amalgams. Elemental essences include species such as ice, fire, electricity, flora, and wind. Forbidden essences is a small family of species comprised of blood, soul, rot, bone, light, and cosmic dust. Synthetic essences are species brought into the world by human hands such as candy, radiation, laser, neon, and mirror.
There are two categories of rare and powerful alchemy bugs known as “Esoteric Bugs” and “Decayed Bugs” and these are often accompanied by an animation and exist as GIF rather than a high resolution PNG. These are highly sought after by the guild and there’s a 6% chance a transmutation will yield one of these creatures.
An example of a potential transmutation result!
Alchemy Bugs can be collected in one of two ways; digitally or physically. Digital alchemy bugs, boring bugs, and essences are created and stored on the Solana network and can be purchased, viewed and sold here. Currently this is the only method for transmuting new Alchemy Bugs which will eventually find their way into the Alchemy Bugs Trading Card series and game. Trading cards and booster packs can be purchased here.
Prospective alchemists are encouraged to join the Tyler Thrasher Curiosity Club where they can embark on quests, missions and choose your own adventures with their fellow alchemists to unlock free Alchemy Bugs, artifacts and curiosities as well as share your creations with the guild! You can join the club on discord as well as read the rules on making and commissioning your very own alchemy bug!
Click the buttons below to view an entire database of every asset in the Alchemy Bug series.
More Creations
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Opalized
Prepare to dive deep into the world of synthetic opals, one of Tyler Thrasher’s latest obsessions. After years of experimenting, Tyler found a way to grow opals in as little as 5 days in his lab. This gallery is a collection of some of the pieces he’s grown.
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Plants
Nature is our collaborator. In this series you’ll explore the various plants Tyler has hybridized, created, and cultivated including various Crassula, mesembs, and even his spontaneously variegated Monstera deliciosa.
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Flat Work
A series of illustrations and drawings that capture elegance and meticulous details of the natural world. A majority of Tyler’s illustrative work finds fascination within nature.
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Moonbeam Flora
Moonbeam Flora is Tyler’s lifelong goal of filling your home with wonder. These dried flowers are preserved and coated in vibrant glowing pigment mixed right in his studio/lab. Explore these vibrant and fantastical plants for yourself.
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Photography
Occasionally Tyler picks up a camera! Explore different collections of his photography.
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Plushies
On top of everything else I do, I decided to get into the plushie and toy market as well. There is a void of engaging, scientific and multifaceted toys and plushies out there and I want to add my drop to the bucket!
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Alchemy Bugs
Welcome to “Alchemy Bugs”, a series of collectible transmuted bugs imbued with a wide range of alchemical and arcane secrets. Alchemists work together to unravel and create these wondrous creatures through customized and commissioned transmutations.
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Published
I have a few published books including “The Wisdom of the Furnace”, “Grow a Damn” and my next upcoming book “The Universe in 100 colors”.
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Crystallized
A collection of work that delves into the art of synthesizing crystals, specifically on dead shit. This body of work explores the idea of combining molecular geometry and crystalline structures with organic surfaces as an homage to ancient and esoteric alchemy.
