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A place for conversation about the Imaginary Network Expanded (INE).

A place for conversation about the Imaginary Network Expanded (INE).


The Imaginary Network Expanded (INE) is a network of art sharing subreddits ranging from broad in subject to very specific. It is the goal of the INE to share, inspire, discuss and appreciate paintings, drawings, and digital art while maintaining artist credit and source links.

Our promise is to show respect to content creators, submitters, and subscribers. It is our sincerest hope that you will find our moderation team approachable and helpful and the INE subreddits an interesting and fun place to be.


Rules (See All):

1) Submit credited, sourced paintings and drawings.

a. Follow title format: Art Title by Artist Name. Add no other info, except if to tag as OC.

b. Comment with an artist published website link. We want to drive some traffic to the creators!

c. Traditional paintings and drawings only. No videos, screenshots, photography, audio, multi-panel comics, content generated or AI-assisted submissions.

d. Posting your own work? See our best practices for submitting OC.

e. Requests, meta, and discussion should be posted to /r/ImaginaryNetwork.

2) Make quality submissions.

a. Do repost something that was posted to this subreddit less than three months ago, or is currently in the top 100 posts of all time. Use the search function before you post.

b. No collections, galleries or other multi-image submissions. Instead, submit your favorite image and link the rest in the comments.

c. Don't look spammy. Do not post to the same subreddit more than twice a day. No more than one crosspost per day.

d. Low resolution images may be removed. Images that contain too much background, text, or advertisement may be removed. Images must be submitted in the correct orientation. Submissions should not be more than 25% text. Text should not be necessary to understand the context of an image.

e. The scope of this sub is based on "what you see in the picture." The subject needs to be identifiable by the art alone, without descriptive title or any knowledge of lore.

f. Content should first glorify the subreddit subject matter. Hypersexualized characters should not be a main focal point. NSFW submissions should be limited to approx 1 in 10 per user.

g. Images of or titles mentioning merchandise are not allowed. No submission links to storefronts. Instead, link that info in the comments section.

3) This sub focuses on art appreciation.

a. All comments must be phrased respectfully. No name calling.

b. No dirty birdies or body-shaming. Low effort negativity may be removed.


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    Looking for dragon fantasy landscape artworks (reference artworks in comments)

    I know there may be a plethora of dragon artworks out there, but what I'm looking for specifically is a dragon in a landscape, preferably flying around and not destroying everything. I'm looking for a nice dragon rather than a mean one. I search around all over the place I can't seem to find much of what exactly I'm looking for. Thanks!

    2 Comments
    2023/01/23
    19:48 UTC

    13

    How to handle unknown source?

    I have an image saved offline that could be good for r/ImaginarySkyscapes. I've had this for years, just gave it a short file name, there's no metadata and I can't find the creator using Google's reverse image search (only a bunch of "500+ [topic] wallpapers" websites that probably stole it). I would like to credit the artist, but can't. I also don't know if it's allowed to share it (but I probably got it from some kind of public source) and can't ask the creator. How should I proceed? Just not post it, even though it's a cool image? Post it with a title like "[Any title] by unknown"? Is there a place where I can ask people for the source, maybe like r/whatsthisbug/bird/fish/plant/rock, but for image sources?

    6 Comments
    2023/01/21
    18:16 UTC

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    Rule #1c Reminder: No AI-Assisted Submissions

    Reminder about Rule #1c:

    Traditional paintings and drawings only. No AI-assisted submissions.

    The Imaginary Network and affiliated art subreddits exist to appreciate dexterous human artists and their work. This has always been our intention, but modern developments call for modern clarification.

    We collect work created by people who paint or draw by use of their artistic hand-eye coordination, painstakingly learned at a human-pace. AI prompts are full of ideas and we love ideas, but we are not an idea sub. We're a sub for appreciating the work of artistically dexterous humans.

    Unfortunately, until AI-use artists are more clear at tagging their work, we may still see things slip through now and again. Please report these submissions to the mod team. Reminder for everyone to always phrase your comments thoughtfully and respectfully, even especially when you are right!

    0 Comments
    2022/12/15
    19:00 UTC

    15

    Best of 2022 Awards - Nomination & Voting Thread!

    It's time for Reddit's Best of 2022 Awards! Big thanks to the admin for giving our communities creddits to award to our amazing community members and artists.


    Choose your favorite submission or comment of 2022!

    ###Make your nominations here and/or upvote your favorites.


    • You are welcome to categorize your nominations, i.e. Best OC, Best Comment, Best of Year, etc.
    • Only one nomination per comment.
    • Please do not nominate yourself.
    • You may only nominate submissions made in 2022.

    In Q1 2023, the votes will be tallied and we will give mod-exclusive Best of 2022 awards (similar to receiving a Platinum award) to the winners!


    Feel free to message us if you have any questions.

    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE AND THANK YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING!

    1 Comment
    2022/12/14
    01:15 UTC

    16

    Looking for artwork of a giant robot watching the skies.

    I remember it being alone, old, and in the background. It was holding a gun like a human would and watching the skies for something. I think there was a human looking at it, closer to the viewer.

    0 Comments
    2022/11/16
    18:02 UTC

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    r/ImaginaryRodents has been started

    r/ImaginaryRodents has been created, please feel free to drop by and post anything you think would fit with it

    2 Comments
    2022/11/12
    17:25 UTC

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    Is there a sub for Imaginary Rodents?

    I've been looking but can't seem to find one with any name variations I can think of, basically I was looking for a sub for artwork about mice and rats. Secret of NIMH, Redwall, that kind of thing. I've seen art that would apply in a bunch of different subs, but I thought it would be neat to have a place more focused on that kind of artwork. Is there one like that, or would there be interest if I made one?

    6 Comments
    2022/11/11
    12:47 UTC

    17

    Is there interest in an r/ImaginaryRedDead sub?

    I mainly post in the Elder Scrolls and Fallout subs, and I pretty regularly come across some beautiful RDR art that I'd love to share.

    Is there anyone who would be interested in a dedicated ImaginaryRedDead?

    5 Comments
    2022/11/09
    14:30 UTC

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    Not sure if I am in the right place but I am looking for an image of a starship that looks vaguely like a clamshell

    I am looking for an image of an imaginary spaceship that looks like a clamshell. I am sure I saw one once although I might just have dreamt it!

    Does this ring any bells for anyone or is it more likely I am just remembering a dream?

    14 Comments
    2022/10/29
    13:26 UTC

    6

    Request, specific astronaut image

    I need help finding a very specific image, of an astronaut woman I think on the moon. She was wearing a purple, kinda puffy or padded astronaut helmet with a diamond pattern stitched into it, and I think it had cat ears.

    Apologies if this isn't how this request thing works, this image has been driving me wild for like 12 straight hours. I remember seeing it on Pinterest a few months to a year ago but I guess I forgot to save it then. Now I can't find it anywhere.

    0 Comments
    2022/10/12
    21:42 UTC

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    Do any new or small Subs in the Imaginary Network need an active user to post?

    I don't necessarily like to post in multiple subs. I originally posted in ImaginaryHellscape before migrating to ImaginaryWinterscape. Now that ImaginaryWinterscape has matured enough to have an active user base, I'm looking for a new community.

    5 Comments
    2022/10/12
    14:16 UTC

    36

    Old vs New reddit sidebar

    5 Comments
    2022/10/01
    03:55 UTC

    17

    Looking for a book that belongs in ImaginaryDwellings

    I read this book as a kid but I can't find hide nor tail of it since. Every page was gorgeous, incredibly detailed, action packed illustrations of slightly anthropomorphized (redwall ish) little woodland creatures and their dwellings.

    The book focused on a conflict of winter forces and spring forces and I recall they were gearing up for some battle with things like hot water bottle grenades and such.

    Does this ring a bell? I was going to pay in ImaginaryDwellings but the sidebar says to post requests here.

    5 Comments
    2022/08/24
    08:20 UTC

    5

    Here's one you'll love

    r/ImaginaryTabaxi

    0 Comments
    2022/08/16
    20:10 UTC

    95

    Introducing /r/WholesomeSliceOfLife! (art by Wei Wang)

    1 Comment
    2022/08/06
    21:45 UTC

    20

    A new Imaginary Subreddit

    6 Comments
    2022/07/26
    20:35 UTC

    34

    A new Imaginary Subreddit

    r/imaginarynostalgia

    For artwork that creates that warm nostalgia feelings.

    0 Comments
    2022/07/08
    03:19 UTC

    37

    Is there a list with all subreddits belonging to INE?

    22 Comments
    2022/05/13
    09:28 UTC

    45

    Any large character-art focused INE subreddits that are consistently free from sexualized content other than r/reasonablefantasy and r/wholesomefantasyart?

    I really love looking at character art but I haven't figured out a way to get the good stuff without also getting sexualized stuff. Even just following individual uploaders doesn't work since most of the active uploaders post a mix of stuff. I've filtered out NSFW, obviously, but it's the non-tagged non-explicit stuff that idk how to avoid.

    5 Comments
    2022/05/07
    10:17 UTC

    26

    looking for a subreddit for imaginary prosthetics

    Hello, I would like to know if there are any subreddits dedicated to cool fictional metal/wooden/etc limbs and such. Would be fun to search through. Thanks!

    4 Comments
    2022/05/04
    05:33 UTC

    33

    Looking for something i can only describe as "SpiritPunk". In my head its a mesh of cyberpunk and Constantine

    8 Comments
    2022/04/27
    11:04 UTC

    22

    Imaginaryslashers?

    I feel like there should be a subreddit for slasher movie influenced OC designs, redesigns of iconic slashers, etc.

    One could argue “just go to imaginaryhorrors” but that’s too nebulous, and it is mostly occupied by alien creatures, Silent Hill type body horror, and Lovecraftian cosmic beings. All of which are awesome, but I’d love to see a subreddit dedicated to art of crazyass dudes with scary masks and sharp weapons.

    Friday the 13th, Nightmare On Elm Street, My Bloody Valentine, Halloween, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Purge, Candyman, Scream, Dead By Daylight, Puppet Combo’s games, Hatchet, Prom Night, The Burning, Tragedy Girls, Puppet Master, Child’s Play, etc those type of vibes

    2 Comments
    2022/02/25
    04:24 UTC

    58

    Introducing /r/WholesomeFantasyArt - Fantasy, sci-fi and slice of life art without hypersexualization.

    /r/WholesomeFantasyArt - Fantasy, sci-fi and slice of life art without hypersexualization. A respectful community for high quality fantasy, sci-fi, and slice of life paintings and drawings.

    5 Comments
    2022/02/20
    21:57 UTC

    30

    Imaginary Solarpunk?

    This is an aesthetic and philosophy I've always had but JUST learned there was a name for it. 'twould be neat to have an official INE sub for it.

    8 Comments
    2022/02/15
    10:21 UTC

    146

    Can we ban AI-generated art?

    Example posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImaginaryRuneterra/search?q=ai+art&restrict_sr=on

    Besides that account spamming a bunch of subreddits to promote a youtube channel, these & other AI-generated posts do not match the aesthetic of the subreddits they are posted to. In an abstract art subreddit, sure... But most ImaginaryNetwork subs have specific themes and people don't come to them for amorphic art.

    7 Comments
    2022/01/26
    18:46 UTC

    35

    Is there sub for highways or long roads with a little bit of slice of life?

    3 Comments
    2022/01/15
    08:23 UTC

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