Dear Community,
Here I am again, your sincere Experimental_dAIver. Just over a week ago, I was quietly hoping that the magical milestone of 1000 followers might soon be reached. And lo and behold: it happened a bit faster than expected, quicker than training a LoRA on this platform during these unstable days 😜. Today, I am delighted to officially announce: We have cracked the 1000-follower mark! It feels wonderful, almost like the moment when the last detail in an image suddenly falls perfectly into place.
The Ongoing Bounty: Movie Poster Parodies & Satire
To celebrate this milestone in style, I launched a Bounty on April 24: “Bounty: Movie Poster Parodies and Satire”. It runs until May 21, 2026.
This is all about witty, satirical reinterpretations of movie posters and cinema classics from the last 30 years. Whether fantasy, science fiction, comedy, or a touch of drama, your ideas can be creative, humorous, and even a little cheeky. The only rules that matter: no recognizable real actors, only static images (no videos), PG to R rating, and at least 1080p resolution. Maximum five submissions per participant. Please upload each as a separate post.
The prizes are not that bad for a first timer like me:
1st Place: 2,500 Yellow Buzz
2nd Place: 1,500 Yellow Buzz
3rd Place: 1,000 Yellow Buzz
plus 10 honorable mentions of 100 Yellow Buzz each (and possible small extra bonuses for particularly strong motifs).
All details and the exact rules can be found directly in the Bounty: https://civitai.red/bounties/11980/bounty-movie-poster-parodies-and-satire-celebrating-500-soon-1000-followers-with-me
A compact summary is available here: https://civitai.red/articles/29073/civitai-bounty-movie-poster-parodies-and-satire
Join in, let your imagination dance, and show us how you reimagine “The Matrix” as office life or “Inception” as a family vacation. I can’t wait to see your submissions! 📽️
And There’s More to Come: A Well-Funded Bounty for My First LoRA
But that’s not all. Soon I will launch another generously funded Bounty, this time in honor of my very first own LoRA: “Textured Painterly Style”.
This LoRA brings a beautiful, painterly look with visible brush strokes, textured canvas, and a subtle impasto effect to your images. It works wonderfully with fantasy and dark-fantasy motifs, but also enhances other checkpoints beautifully. The trigger “ED_Painterly” makes the effect even more intense, and it is optimized for SDXL models like Illustrious, Juggernaut XL, or WaiSnackMix. In short: it turns your generations into real works of art with soul and texture.
You can find it here: https://civitai.red/models/2570886/textured-painterly-style
I’d like to mention especially: I received this LoRA as a reward from an earlier Bounty by @jarod2212. Unfortunately, he deleted his account just a few days later due to the many current technical issues on the platform. A heartfelt thank you still goes to him. Without him, this LoRA would not exist. The Bounty to celebrate its release will follow soon, so keep an eye out! 🎨
A Big Thank You to All of You
Of course, none of this would be possible without you. A heartfelt thank you goes to all 1000 followers, the old-timers who have been motivating me for months to keep going, and the newcomers who bring fresh wind to the timeline. Your feedback is worth its weight in gold, your reactions and small tips are like a warm round of applause after a successful image.
I would like to thank especially a few big names on the platform who have included some of my works in their well-visited Collections: @Chumple, @Cinnadust, @P_GM and @LizArt (who as well left the platform). I'm extremely grateful to you guys!
My unofficial mentor @MGHerder has not only provided support and tips, but also delights many of us daily with his checkpoint WaiSnackMix. Thank you for being here!
And a big round of applause goes to the Bounty organizers who, in the last few weeks, have placed my works and thus made them visible: @Roundfire4746, @morosig (who unfortunately also said goodbye to the platform), @ArmitageShanks, @lonecatone23, @ElectricDreams, @Nocronomic, and especially @BetweenFloors. From the latter, including @_wizz_ and @Thrao, there were also generous tips that have motivated me especially. You have all shown me time and again how lively and supportive this community can be.
Finally, I thank all the many silent heroes who, with likes, comments, and small gestures, ensure that one never feels alone while creating here. You are the real fuel. ❤️
Let’s keep being creative together. I’m looking forward to what will emerge in the coming weeks. See you soon in the comments or at the next Bounty!
Yours Experimental_dAIver