This Month's Theme

Lunar

June

#LunarLimbo

Details

Information on theme exploration purpose and sharing

Need Inspiration?

A brief on the theme, archive of images, and prompts are available to stir up ideas

Rules

By participating in this theme exploration, participants are expected to have read and agreed to adhere to the mentioned rules when sharing creations

Hosts

Inspiration

Cosmos Collection

A collection archive of images has been compiled via Cosmos to assist in your creative exploration

Please reach out to one of the hosts if:

⋆ You notice an image in this collection belongs to a creator who has requested their work not be used for reference boards or saved collections,

⋆ You suspect any saved image to the collection may be AI-generated or AI-assisted

Abstract & Prompts

Looming above us all, is our closest celestial companion. Tides ebb and flow from its pull, its soft radiance illuminates our paths in the dark, its luminescence cueing the rustling of feathers and harvest.

The shapeshifting timekeeper has stirred and shaped our beliefs since ancient times, its symbol etched in every medium, its name uttered in every tongue.

The moon's symbolism differs from one story to another, viewed through near infinite lenses.Where will your thoughts take you?

Randomize a prompt to stir up some ideas

const words = [ "Flux","Moodiness","Ephemeral, fleeting beauty","Ethereal Beauty","Passage of time", "Transience","Transformation","Liminal","Duality","The Other ~ Shadowy Self","The veiled & revealed","Shifting faces and minds","Hints of future change", "Cycles","Reborn","Metamorphoses","Night's stillness","Mirrors & reflections","Facing inner fears","Emotionality","Lunacy","Subconscious and the unconscious", "Intuition, dreams","Hidden desires or secrets","Introspection", "Evocation of the magical or supernatural","The mysterious ~ the supernatural", "Uncanny, eerie, dread","Illumination","Fates & celestial guidance", "Sacred time","Spiritual observance","Destined cosmic connection","Loneliness & melancholy","Obsession","Alienation","Regret","Love & intimacy","Silent mutual vulnerability","Lunacy","Longing, yearning, & distance","Isolation or solitude","Wonderment" ]; function randomize() { document.getElementById('random-word').textContent = words[Math.floor(Math.random() * words.length)]; } randomize();

Tidbit

Though the moon is often associated with femininity, with many cultures having humanized, personified, or associated it with/as female deities, there are numerous cultures that associate it with more masculine traits.

If you wish to learn more about moon affiliated entities and deities, below are a few of many to start:

Mēnōt, Máni, Jutrobog, Khonsu, Thoth, Chandra, Nanna, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, Bulan

Selene/Luna, Artemis/Diana, Chang’e, Coyolxāuhqui, Mama Killa, Mano

Details

What is theme exploration

Its a way to explore ideas, motifs, expression and techniques. To assist in finding inspiration, cultivate and grow your creativity stress free.

How can I view or share creations

For Blusky, use the tag #LunarLimbo

Am I obligated to share

There is no pressure put on sharing, active participation, completion, or follow-ups.

What medium can I use

All creative mediums are welcome. Digital or traditional artworks, gposing, writing, hand crafting, etc, All and any creations made by human handsAll ideas are welcome, whether it be original, fanart, abstract, or FFXIV

Should my creations be "complete" enough to share

Nope. We encourage you to experiment and delve into your artistic mind. Exploration comes in many forms, whether its a draft, doodle, sketch, random thoughts or a fully 'realized' creation.Remember, there is no single 'correct' way to create.

Rules

✧ Do not trace, copy, or heavily reference artworks directly✧ If shared, ensure it is safe for work✧ While studying and drawing inspiration from works is encouraged, your creations are expected to be filtered through your own take, application and interpretation.✧ If a work serves as a significant source of inspiration or reference, please credit the original creator or verify that its use is permitted✧ Strictly, no AI is permissible in any shape or form

If you notice any potential rule breaking, or possible AI use, kindly contact any host directly through Tells or DMs. Any type of harassment or 'call out' is not permitted.