Tonight was the art walk in Fullerton so I was out pretty late before starting my drawing. As I walked home, I suddenly thought about the Tardigrade. They’re microscopic creatures known for their indestructibility. Also known as “Water Bears” I am to believe that they’re so impervious to damage that after the planet explodes and everyone is gone these little guys will be floating around in space doing just fine.
The photo reference for the drawing comes from a picture of a Tardigrade that a friend posted on Facebook. I was so confused by the picture when I first saw it because the Tardigrade looked kinda fake to me. I have trouble even to this day believing that the Tardigrade in this photo is actually real. These things are supposed to be microscopic and the creature in this photo looks more like a muppet. It looks like a caterpillar made out of a vacuum bag or something. Check it out here. Am I supposed to believe this photo?