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Is This the Best Free Creative WordPress Theme for Your Modern Business?

In a world of over-designed websites and complex layouts, sometimes creativity thrives in simplicity. For startups, freelancers, creative agencies, and small businesses wanting a sleek and professional web presence without sacrificing flexibility, Ele Business Lite proves to be a worthy contender. But how good is this free creative WordPress theme really?

Let’s explore everything you need to know about Ele Business Lite, with actionable SEO-focused enhancements to make your content work smarter in 2025.

What Makes Ele Business Lite a Top Pick for Creative Entrepreneurs?

The first question you might ask is, what sets this theme apart from the thousands of others in the WordPress repository? The answer lies in its:

Clean, minimalist design

Gutenberg compatibility

Lightweight and fast-loading framework

WooCommerce integration

Responsive layout across all screen sizes

In 2025, Google places a strong emphasis on core web vitals. Ele Business Lite stands out by being inherently performance-oriented, making it easier to rank in search results and deliver a frictionless user experience.

Updated Performance Stats (2025)

As of Q1 2025:

Page Speed Score (GTmetrix): 96%

Mobile Usability (Google Lighthouse): 99%

Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): 1.8s

Time to Interactive: 2.1s

These stats confirm that the theme not only looks good but also meets Google's technical benchmarks.

Quick Demo Setup = No Headaches

With one-click demo import, setting up your site feels effortless. Whether you're launching a creative studio, digital agency, or online portfolio, Ele Business Lite has intuitive templates that save time.

Customize Your Site in Real-Time

The theme is fully compatible with the Gutenberg editor. You can:

Create full-width content blocks

Add background images or videos

Insert call-to-action sections without coding

Built for Content Creators and Marketers

Incorporating smart content sections helps retain readers:

Featured content blocks with icons

Testimonial slider for social proof

Services grid to outline your offerings

Blog-ready layout to boost organic reach

These make it easier to engage visitors and guide them toward conversion goals.

SEO-Friendly and Schema-Ready

One of the standout features of Ele Business Lite is its SEO-friendliness:

Clean code and W3C validated

Built-in schema support for articles and services

Supports popular SEO plugins like Rank Math and Yoast

Open Graph and Twitter meta tags support for better link sharing

Use FAQ Schema and Article Schema to increase the chances of your content showing up as rich results in Google.

Translation and RTL Support

If you’re targeting international clients, you’ll love the multilingual capabilities. Ele Business Lite works seamlessly with:

WPML

Polylang

TranslatePress

RTL support is also available for Arabic, Hebrew, and other right-to-left languages.

Use Cases: Who Is This Theme For?

Creative agencies launching on a budget

Personal portfolios for designers, writers, or marketers

Consultants wanting a clean, professional online presence

Nonprofits or NGOs needing a fast, lightweight design

FAQs (People Also Ask)

Is Ele Business Lite good for SEO?

Yes, it is lightweight, responsive, and optimized for search engines with schema support.

Can I sell products using Ele Business Lite?

Absolutely. It’s compatible with WooCommerce, allowing you to run an online store.

Is Ele Business Lite mobile-responsive?

Yes, the theme adapts to all screen sizes, ensuring a great user experience on smartphones and tablets.

Does the theme support drag-and-drop editing?

Yes. You can use Gutenberg, and it also works well with Elementor and other page builders.

Final Verdict

If you’re starting a creative website and want to keep things modern, minimal, and lightning-fast, Ele Business Lite is one of the best free options available in 2025.

With its combination of speed, style, and SEO benefits, it’s a theme that punches far above its price tag—which, impressively, is zero.

[naturemutante]

Website : https://www.naturemutante.com/

Address : Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

Nature Mutante, dirigée par Kali Dubuc Brousseau, est un studio d'art basé à Longueuil spécialisé dans les projets d'art personnalisés et les créations artistiques uniques. Desservant un large public au Canada et aux États-Unis, Nature Mutante propose des services incluant des dessins personnalisés, des objets d'art artisanaux et des collaborations artistiques. Le portfolio du studio présente une gamme d'art contemporain canadien inspiré par la nature et les thèmes spirituels. Que ce soit pour une pièce d'art sur mesure pour la décoration intérieure ou une décoration personnalisée, Nature Mutante offre des solutions artistiques adaptées à travers sa galerie en ligne et son artisterie québécoise.

Nature Mutante, led by Kali Dubuc Brousseau, is a Longueuil-based art studio specializing in custom art projects and unique artistic creations. Catering to a wide audience in Canada and the United States, Nature Mutante offers services including personalized drawings, handcrafted art objects, and artistic collaborations. The studio's portfolio showcases a range of contemporary Canadian art inspired by nature and spiritual themes. Whether it's a bespoke art piece for interior design or a custom-made decoration, Nature Mutante provides tailored artistic solutions through its online gallery and Quebec artistry.

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[kapsloc7]

FINALLY POSTING THIS!!1! This was a huge project for me (literally, it is 3 feet tall!) based on Will Wood's 'The Normal Album' and my personal relationship with it. I threw a ton of references and symbolism in here, it was a ton of fun to create :)

Rambling about details under the cut.

Also: If you enjoy this, I have prints (and other things?) available here!

ALRIGHT BUCKLE UP BECAUSE I HAVE LOTS TO SAY

This painting is acrylic on a 24"x36" canvas, created as part of my portfolio focusing on human experiences and mental health. I wanted to make a painting about music because it's a very important thing to me, and was ultimately inspired by the song Memento Mori, The Most Important Thing. In the end I decided to base it off The Normal Album in its entirety.

The most obvious reference is the outfit, of course. I took all my own reference photos so it isn't an exact match, but is of course in spirit Will's outfit from the album cover. The only symbolism in this is the expression of masculinity in the suit, and a slight bit of femininity in the painted nails. Nothing too deep about it, I just wanted to throw in some gender fuckery because of my trans-ness.

The keyboard itself isn't a reference (I mean it's just my keyboard) nor are the books behind it (Just there for composition) but I put some stickers on the keyboard to throw in some extra references and symbolism. First, the "Give Me That Old Time Religion," both a Self-Ish reference and inspired by the sticker on Will's keyboard. Second, the pride flag being covered by an upside down American flag. This was something more personal I threw in for fun, about my distaste for the US and the oppression of queer people here. Also, I threw in the window from the album cover (but empty)

In the background, there are silly references to specific songs, (white picket fences, barbed wire and trenches, and the 222 for 2econd 2ight 2eer) and some more personal references as well (pill bottle ties into themes of the album as well as my own mental heath issues.) The potted plant has a bunch of symbolism thrown at it, and was inspired by lines in well better the alternative and Outliars and Hyppocrates, kinda a bit about feeling restricted by pressures from yourself or others causing you to uhhh. not be okay. and the pot design is based on the keys of Will Wood's keyboard as well as kinda an Everything Is a Lot reference.

Hand stuff: Bracelets are bracelets I made, mostly just for fun to provide more visual interest. Both kandi bracelets are inspired by Will Wood of course, the visible letters reading 'Memento Mori'. The grey bracelet doesn't have the letters visible, but it reads 'not afraid to die' The rings I wore were also personal fun. The white ring on the middle finger is a bit of queer code representing Aromanticism, and an engagement ring on my ring finger. Just representing the struggles I've had with sexuality and relationships and such.

Finally the chains, wallet chain was thrown in to represent financial pressure, and the one over the piano is the actually important one, representing how shitty it feels to turn creativity into a career, and feeling forced to create. There's more thrown in here probably but I'm tired and basically wrote an essay already so UH. GOODNIGHT IF YOU READ THIS FAR I LOVE YOU WAAAAA!!!! PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS I LOVE TALKING TO PEOPLE

[s0up1ta]

my complete 2024 AP 2D Art & Design portfolio 💃

theme: visually representing my internal thoughts, emotions, and experiences

[thealexchen]

what’s your fav bloom and rage outfit/style choice for the girls? Also is any of the specific characters look your fav?

I can't choose just one! Now that DN is uploading their Artstation portfolios, these are really easy to share as well.

For Kat, I love her second casual outfit. I love the cutoff overall shorts with the oil stain, which implies she repurposed old overalls into shorts. I love the bandana to get her hair out of her face but also adds a cute girlish touch. I love her purple t-shirt with star motifs. It's just an overall fun outfit for a kid who wants to have a good time outside.

I love all the concert outfits and how very over-the-top, 90's riot grrrl they are. Swann's glam makeup look is my fave though for how the colors complement the others' while still feeling distinctly Swann with the moth shape. Also, purple lipstick! And GLITTER!

Adult Nora as a whole both intrigues and saddens me, because compared to how enthusiastic and excitable she was as a teen, it's so much more difficult to get on her good side as an adult. Her avoidant tendencies are much more pronounced and her overall monochromatic look is so much more conformist and generic than her wild teen self. She's literally wearing business casual when reuniting with her friends. Girl, you're at a bar!! Still, I love her overcoat. I love a good winter peacoat, it's so timeless and looks great on all genders.

I also like Autumn's second casual look as a teen. It's so funny how 90s and Y2K fashion is making a comeback with today's teens, because Autumn's outfit wouldn't look out of place in 2025. She really nailed the fashion rule "baggy top and tiny pants OR tiny top and baggy pants" to a tee! Her crop top contrasting with sweatpants conveys "I'm a confident, sporty, skater gal who also is down to laze on the couch with video games." The skeleton design adds a cool, slightly edgy touch to her normally very cautious and serious personality.

The "riot" masks that the girls wear during their raid on the ranch goes SO hard, but I love how it still has that slight amateur, teen crafter look to it. I love the thought of Nora staying up all night to design the perfect themed mask for each of them and how all the protagonists have an artsy, nerdy side to them. They're definitely well-made masks, but they have visible uneven stitches, streaks of paint, and the textures suggest cheap materials. But it amazes me how DN went the extra mile to enhance the visual language of the game with this rougher, DIY look.

All the girls have their own handwriting, and it's consistent. Swann leaves doodles and old homework assignments all over her room, and they were clearly hand drawn by an artist at DN and have realistic imperfections like stains and scribbles. Kat's journal is a generic composition notebook that she covered in personalized stickers and slogans. When Kat mentioned the Bloom & Rage stickers I thought, "That's weird, when did she have time to design and print her own?" But then you see them, and of course they're not custom designed stickers, but just dollar store stickers that she wrote "BLOOM & RAGE" on with marker. The girls make do with what they have, and it just adds this really nice cohesive, charming look to the whole thing. Especially compared to (again, sorry) Max's journal in Double Exposure with these cartoony, borderline stock image drawings and such boring, corporate UI all over the game.

But perhaps my favorite outfit is adult Swann's. It just looks SO cozy and SO comfy and SO her, exactly what a girl like her would wear by middle age. I bet the artists at DN pulled up Goblincore moodboards and said "That's it! That's our main girl!" She wears those earth tones beautifully. When Double Exposure was revealed, I was disappointed that (AGAIN, I AM SORRY!) Max seemed to be generically prettied up with feminine adult clothes of all random colors that didn't distinguish her from any other young working professionals her age. But what I love about Swann's adult look is that coupled with the fact that she learned to love herself as she aged, her 2022 outfit so clearly conveys that confidence and self-love. The overall silhouette hasn't changed (I bet Swann cried with joy when the low-rise jeans trend of the 2000s finally died off 😂), she still has her high-waisted clothes and backpack. But her visual evolution communicates way more narratively than Max's look in DE; Swann's outfit actually says something. At one point, adult Swann reveals, "I didn't feel like I was the type of girl who was 'allowed' to be into sexy, girly stuff." Aka, fashion choices that society said she wouldn't look "conventionally attractive" in due to her weight. So when we finally see her at the end of the game, it's extra rewarding to notice the longer hair, makeup, nail polish, jewelry, and skirt, which all wonderfully communicate that Swann has embraced her queerness, femininity, and inner and outer beauty as a plus-sized woman. I love Swann's character arc so much. Also, her tattoo is fucking sick.

Thank you for asking!! Dontnod (Juliette, Ricardo, Sam Bradley, and the rest of the art team) seriously knocked it out of the park with these character designs and the overall look of the game.

[terrorcamp]

Artists' Alley applications are open!

Are you a creative making work that centers polar themes? Then we want to feature you in our Artists’ Alley!

❄️ Applications are now open!

Every year, we showcase a variety of artists on the Terror Camp website and in our Discord. This is an opportunity to sell your wares to conference attendees around the world ✨

You don’t need to be a visual artist – writers, crafters, and other creators are all welcome! All you need is your polar portfolio and a digital storefront that will be live before December 1st, 2025.

No storefront, but still want to get involved? For the second year running, we’re also looking for artists to design exclusive Terror Camp merch for our official Redbubble store!

Applications close September 1st, 2025

Questions, queries, comments? Drop us a line here or email artists@terror.camp. We can’t wait to see what you have in store! 🤩❄️✨

[hpowellsmith]

Hey, I'm sure you get asked this all the time, but I've been writing my entire life, and while I've self-published some novels with moderate success, the content is not something I'm interested in sharing with future employers (unless it's Heart's Choice). I have a very stable day job in a different industry, but *really* want to break into professional writing, specifically interactive fiction, visual novels and TTRPGs. Could you recommend some good ways to start building pro experience?

Hello, thank you so much for your ask!

Sadly the field is in a very bad place at the moment, thanks to tech companies jumping on LLM trains, investor monopolies, and focusing on Number Go Up Forever rather than sustainability. There are very few junior roles around especially if writers don't already have professional experience in games, each one gets huge numbers of applications, and I constantly hear from friends who have applied to a position only for, partway through the process, it to be made redundant, the project to be cancelled, or even the studio to be closed. Things have changed a lot for the worse since I was first applying for things years years ago, and it's hard to see when and how it'll improve.

That said!

As you've self-published books before, you'll likely be at an advantage for writing interactive fiction has a lot of crossover with skills, especially with prose-type games like the ones published by Choice of Games/Hosted Games/Heart's Choice. If you're interested in getting into selling your interactive fiction, I'd recommend trying out tools like ChoiceScript and Twine and making some smaller pieces to get to grips with branching and variables.

Publishing with Choice of Games/Hosted Games/Heart's Choice is the most reliable way of making money from interactive fiction that I've seen; you can also self-publish entirely (using Twine, ink, or whatever other coding language) on itchio or Steam. Some people self-publish interactive fiction on Patreon which, for a small number of writers, can be very lucrative but you'd want to make sure to share some of your work publicly as well so that people can get excited about it. For better or worse, Patreon monetisation often focuses on things other than completing a project, such as short stories about characters or alternative versions of scenes; this might or might not be your thing. (The ChoiceScript licence also requires you to make ChoiceScript material after a month at most so do be aware of that.)

Every so often (less often these days due to aforementioned industry crisis) mobile companies are founded, offering platforms for monetisable IF/visual novel-ish mobile games; unfortunately they don't often stay around for long, and/or they often get bought out by LLM companies. One that's lasted longer than others is Dorian, but I've not worked with them so can't speak to how good they are to make games with; I've heard a few things both positive and negative so it's worth doing your homework and contacting people who've worked with them if you're interested.

For ChoiceScript, CoG and Heart's Choice offer an advance and editing, plus royalties, with a house style and (very flexible) deadlines; Hosted Games allows fuller freedom but there's no editing or advance. Lots of people get a lot out of both. As you've published your writing before, it's worth applying to CoG or HC if that's the direction you'd like to go in.

In general, joining game jams or comps is a good way of honing your skills. You could do this solo or join a group. Either way, it will develop your skills and give you something to put into a portfolio. There are various themed interactive fiction game jams on itch.io - I'd recommend following @/neointeractives and @/interact-if as they often share information when they come up.

I'm sorry that I can't give more concrete advice - at the moment it boils down to "make some interactive work that you're proud of", I think, and certainly keep the stable job going while you do it. It's a tough time all round, unfortunately.

If you or anyone reading is interested in applying to write for Choice of Games or Heart's Choice, is working on an outline for them, or is contracted with them, and has any questions or would like any info or advice about the process- feel free to drop me an ask, email, or message. I've been doing this for a long time and have gone through the pitch/outline process seven times now, so I know my way around it pretty well!

Best of luck with your interactive writing!

[zweijade]

The sword of destiny has two edges. One of them is you. The other is death?...

I spent a long time gathering my thoughts to show this sketch, and I kept forgetting :) Have you all seen the trailers for the 4th part of The Witcher? Just wow. The hype for this topic has already passed, but the anticipation for the game will not be any less. There are about 2-3 years left before the release, so that I can have time to improve my computer so that the game looks great... although knowing the company CD Projekt Red and the experience with Cyberpunk 2077, I am inclined to think that the wait for the game will be at least 3 years or more. For two years, since I have been drawing on a graphic tablet, I thought that I would actively draw on the Witcher, but this never happened, so this fandom will remain in my heart forever, but now I will refuse to visualize it in my drawings, maybe someday I will still start again (no time and other priorities in terms of topics; for example, the theme of the circus, genshin, attack on titans) a little later I will show a couple of my drawings on the Witcher fandom that still exist, but I planned to make it one of the main ones. In general, why did I decide to show this particular sketch, without even publishing older works? (and some works are full-fledged) so it's because I have a bad habit of saving up all sorts of sketches, on which I spend a lot of time (on some more than 10 hours) and then I'm surprised that my portfolio is slowly filling up... (◕‿◕) so to sum it up, I will publish my unfinished works little by little, starting with the sketch of Ciri, to get rid of the illusory feeling of "I'll do it later". we all know that most likely, if something has accumulated in excess - it will remain covered in dust, and new ideas in most cases will be much better and faster to implement. thank you for your attention! ♡

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[sunshinesmebdy]

Astro-Economics: Using Astrology to Fuel Your Creative Business (A Series)

Astrology can be a powerful tool for understanding how celestial movements influence your creativity, productivity, and ability to innovate. By aligning your strategies with current transits, you can create impactful content that resonates with your audience—and generate meaningful revenue along the way. Let’s dive into today’s cosmic energy and how you can use it to elevate your creative work.

💬 Mercury & Asteroid Banks in Capricorn: Practical Plans, Big Opportunities

Right now, Mercury and asteroid Banks in Capricorn are setting the stage for clear communication and solid financial planning. Mercury in Capricorn sharpens our focus, making it a great time for presenting ideas, pitching projects, or refining your business strategies. Whether it’s crafting a detailed proposal or networking like a pro, Capricorn energy ensures your efforts are polished and goal-oriented.

Asteroid Banks adds an extra layer, emphasizing financial opportunities. Think long-term: secure funding, map out revenue plans, or present the value of your work to potential clients or sponsors. Capricorn rewards professionalism and meticulous planning, so now’s the time to show off your dedication.

✨ Pro Tip: Highlight the financial and long-term benefits of your projects. A well-structured pitch or a polished launch plan can make all the difference.

💞 Cancer Retrogrades: Emotional Reflection

Asteroids Forbes and Wage retrograding in Cancer invite you to revisit your emotional and financial foundations. This energy asks: Do your creative projects align with your values? Retrogrades are all about second chances, so look back at past collaborations, clients, or ideas. Is there something worth revisiting?

Cancer thrives on authenticity and emotional connection, making this a perfect time to share the heart behind your work. Storytelling focused on personal growth or nostalgia can help you engage your audience on a deeper level.

✨ Pro Tip: Consider running a behind-the-scenes campaign to connect emotionally with your audience. Reflect on your relationship with money and success, and let that g uide your next moves.

🍀 Fortuna in Taurus: Build Beauty, Reap Rewards

Starting January 19, Fortuna, the asteroid of luck and prosperity, enters Taurus—a sign that loves beauty, simplicity, and stability. This energy favors creative projects with tangible, aesthetic value. Whether it’s a beautifully designed product, an elegant portfolio, or a stunning visual campaign, Fortuna rewards quality and attention to detail.

Creators in art, design, photography, and lifestyle industries can thrive. Taurus values sensory experiences, so focus on creating content that feels grounded, lush, and visually stunning.

✨ Pro Tip: Upgrade your visuals, whether it’s investing in branding, refreshing your portfolio, or creating a new product that reflects Taurus’ love of craftsmanship.

🌌 North Node in Pisces: Dream Big, Inspire Deeper

The North Node in Pisces encourages us to infuse our work with imagination and emotional resonance. This energy is about tapping into universal themes and creating something that feels meaningful.

For creatives, this means embracing storytelling, spirituality, or even fantasy elements. Think dreamy, meditative, or otherworldly vibes—content that helps your audience escape or reflect deeply.

✨ Pro Tip: Align your projects with a purpose bigger than yourself. Use storytelling and visuals to evoke emotion and connection.

🚀 Uranus Direct in Taurus: Innovate to Stand Out

On January 30, Uranus stations direct in Taurus, igniting a wave of innovation. This is a fantastic time to explore unconventional revenue streams like NFTs, online memberships, or tech-driven projects. Uranus favors forward-thinking, so embrace futuristic tools and platforms to push your creativity to the next level.

Sustainability is also key with Taurus energy. Creatives who incorporate eco-friendly practices or messages into their work will resonate strongly with today’s audiences.

✨ Pro Tip: Experiment with tech-driven content like virtual galleries, interactive digital art, or online courses. Stay open to new ideas—you never know what might take off!

🔥 Mars Retrograde in Cancer: Slow Down, Reflect Deeply

Mars retrograde in Cancer is a reminder to pause, reflect, and channel emotions into meaningful work. While external progress may slow, this transit provides an opportunity for internal growth.

Themes of family, resilience, and emotional vulnerability will resonate strongly during this time. Consider revisiting past projects or refining unfinished ones with a fresh perspective.

✨ Pro Tip: Lean into emotional storytelling and create content that offers comfort or healing to your audience.

💡 Actionable Suggestions for Creators

Capricorn Energy: Launch structured offerings like workshops or professional courses.

Cancer Retrogrades: Monetize nostalgia by reviving old content or highlighting your creative journey.

Fortuna in Taurus: Focus on aesthetics and quality—invest in visuals or branding.

Pisces North Node: Create imaginative, spiritually resonant content.

Uranus Direct in Taurus: Explore cutting-edge platforms like NFTs or interactive digital art.

🌟 Final Thoughts: Align Your Creativity with the Stars

This astrological moment is a blend of grounded practicality, emotional depth, and forward-thinking innovation. By balancing these energies, you can craft content that resonates deeply and supports your financial goals.

How are you planning to align your creativity with the cosmos? Share your goals in the comments or save this guide for inspiration. 🚀✨

[szollibisz]

Thought I'd post some portfolio work because why not

This was for a specific assignment, of illustrating the same poem five different ways. I chose East Europe Triptych by Tóth Krisztina. You can read the full poem and the english translation here.

The first piece was inspired by old 70s hungarian cartoons and 50s posters. I focused on the general vibe of traveling through Hungary by train, which I find myself doing more and more nowadays.

2. My second piece was a digitally drawn zine. This time, instead of heavily interpreting a twisting the text, I took direct images from the second part of the poem and drew them, and then put them together in an accordion zine, with traditionally collaged covers.

3. For the third one I wanted to focus on the poem's theme of belonging and connection, but using the simplest visuals to convey them. I decided to make 5 posters all illustrating different aspects of connecting with another person, place or feeling, using the idea of overlapping shapes and colors, as well as some text.

4. I knew I wanted to make a collage, and I wanted to use some religious imagery in one of the pieces. I know it's not a very prominent theme in the text, but my entire life I've lived in a country where christianity and catholicism dictate many facets of life. I can't imagine a hungary or eastern europe without it. I treated this piece sort of like an altar, and the character as the virgin mary. The trash around her is sort of a messed up mandorla.

5. I wanted to do something completely outside my comfort zone, and since jewelry is a big symbol in the poem I chose to make some earrings. They were modeled after car parts, since in the last stanza it was used alongside the jewelry as a metaphor.

[sktthemes1]

Free WordPress Theme for Web Designers, Developers, and Digital Creatives

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Why Web Programmer Lite is Great for Designers

1. Built for Creatives This theme is designed with developers, designers, and freelancers in mind. The layout highlights your skills, projects, and professional background effectively.

2. Visual Showcase Focus It includes a portfolio section where you can add screenshots, client projects, or design samples — a must-have for any creative professional.

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[it-was-always-her-rayllumfanzine]

Mod Role Descriptions

Since there has been some confusion! Thanks to @thatartiststudios for explaining this so well. (Note that all the dates on this could be subject to change.)

Fic Mod

Role Overview: The Fic Mod oversees all fanfiction contributions, ensuring high-quality. This role involves reviewing applications, providing feedback, and editing submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

Review writer applications, scoring portfolios (2-3 excerpts, 500-3000 words) for storytelling, Rayllum characterization, and Arc 2 relevance (August 2025).

Coordinate with 10-15 writers via Discord, managing check-ins (outlines, drafts, finals) from September to November 2025.

Edit fics for grammar, clarity, and consistency, ensuring they meet guidelines (SFW, 500-3000 words, G/T rating).

Collaborate with the Art Mod (Tategaminu) for artist-writer collabs (if applicable).

Assist with PDF layout by organizing fics thematically (December 2025).

Skills Needed:

Strong writing/editing skills (familiarity with Google Docs or Word).

Organizational skills to track deadlines and provide constructive feedback.

Discord communication for contributor support.

Time Commitment: 5-8 hours/week, peaking during application reviews (August) and editing (October–November).

Contributor Mod

Role Overview: The Contributor Mod manages the overall contributor experience, ensuring artists and writers stay on track and feel supported. This role is focused on coordinating deadlines and communication across the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee contributor applications (August 2025), coordinating with Fic and Art Mods to select 20-30 contributors (10-15 artists, 10-15 writers).

Manage Discord server, posting announcements, reminders, and guidelines for contributors.

Track check-ins (September–November 2025), following up with contributors on sketches, drafts, and finals.

Handle dropouts (10-20% expected) by activating pinch-hitters from the backup list.

Resolve contributor questions or conflicts via Discord, maintaining a positive, inclusive environment.

Assist with final PDF compilation and charity donation logistics (February–March 2026).

Skills Needed:

Project management or organizational skills (e.g., Trello, Google Sheets).

Strong communication to liaise between mods and contributors.

Conflict resolution to handle delays or disputes calmly.

Time Commitment: 6-10 hours/week, peaking during application reviews (August) and check-ins (September–November).

Design/Graphics Mod

Role Overview: The Design/Graphics Mod creates the visual layout of the PDF zine, ensuring a polished, cohesive look that showcases art and fics. This role includes formatting the PDF and potentially designing the cover (if our potential cover artist is unavailable).

Key Responsibilities:

Format the PDF (December 2025) using Canva or Adobe InDesign, arranging 50-70 pages of art and fics by theme (themes to be announced).

Design or integrate the cover art, ensuring it reflects Rayllum’s Arc 2 vibe (November–December 2025).

Add elements like table of contents, contributor bios, and charity info, maintaining consistent fonts and margins.

Test the PDF for quality (300 DPI, compressed for download) and accessibility on multiple devices.

Collaborate with Fic and Art Mods to ensure submissions meet specs (A5 art, formatted fics).

Skills Needed:

Experience with graphic design tools (Canva, InDesign, or similar).

Eye for aesthetics to create a professional, fandom-inspired layout.

Basic understanding of PDF formatting (e.g., DPI, file compression).

Optional: Ability to create cover art if needed.

Time Commitment: 4-7 hours/week, peaking during PDF layout (December 2025).

[williammarksommer]

Thank you to everyone who came out to the opening of the Metaphors of Recent Times at San Francisco's City Hall. It was great to be included in such a nice show, thank you PhotoAlliance and The San Francisco Arts Commission.

Metaphors of Recent Times: A Dialogue of the Personal, the Political and the Cultural

The San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC) Art in City Hall program, in partnership with PhotoAlliance, are proud to present Metaphors of Recent Times: A Dialogue of the Personal, the Political and the Cultural. The exhibition features twenty works from PhotoAlliance's INSIGHT/INCITE 20/20 portfolio from 2023, alongside work by twenty-three artists that respond to themes present in the portfolio. The exhibition features a wide range of incisive visual perspectives from artists of diverse identities and background, each responding to the issues of our times.

Metaphors of Recent Times will be on display on the Ground Floor and North Light Court at City Hall through June 20, 2025.

A public reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibition will be held on the Ground Floor of City Hall on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 5 - 7 p.m.

[s0up1ta]

"conceal"

piece 7/9 of my AP 2D Art & Design portfolio 🥰

theme: visually portraying my internal thoughts, emotions, and experiences

[mushyposts]

thinking more abt the art student AU. I like to imagine Zuko is a bit of an anonymous artist within the printmaking world, he doesnt ACTIVELY try to hide himself, but he has a website + portfolio account on most social medias which all mass post whenever he creates a new set. Theres no selfies or anything and he goes by his mothers maiden name with the first name being his middle name, the one his mother had wanted to be his first name. He's already partaken in A LOT of print exchanges, from an exclusive 15 members to major 50 members, (a print exchange/set is when an amount of printmakers get given a theme, or sometimes no theme, and then they make as many prints as there are joining members + an extra two to exhibit, sell or be taken by the collector who initiates it and then for partaking you pay a certain sum (sometimes there isnt one but this is rare) and then everyone gets one print from each of the artists in return!) and a few of these have included Sokka! Sokka isnt even AWARE that its Zuko, he's been in three exchanges including him, one with a lot of other printmakers and then another that was super exclusive and had each printmaker doing a set of three prints for it. Sokka is IN LOVE with these prints, he has them framed in his bedroom! He even owns one of Zuko's very rare lino blocks, filled w black resin so you can see the details of it. He isnt aware its the same Zuko for ages into their "rivalry" up until he's int he studio when Zuko is doing a proof, and lets just say he LOSES HIS MIND. Sokka's frustration goes RIGHT out the window because holy shit this dude is incredible and he just bombards Zuko with questions, taking out all the articles he's read about him, all the visual and critical analysis he's done, and this is when he realises oh hey he hasnt been fightng me this whole time he just. Talks like that. This is also when he realises ZUKO is a HUGE fan of Sokka's work too. he also has all of Sokka's prints he owns up in his house, he has even bought some of them!! Even bought some of the experimental works Sokka has done!! Sokka is rlly shocked, he says like hey i thought u were like. Super to the books. Zukos like. I am! And Sokka is just like ok cool we're. Leaving it at that then? Ok. LOOK I JUST LOVE. ART STUDENT NERDS OKAUY. I LOVE THE WORLD OF ART AND I LOVE THINKING ABT THIS. This is so indulgent ok and i dont even CARE that its indulgent I love the world of printmaking and i WILL MAKE THE ZUKKA NATION CARE TOO!! I will ABSOLUTELY be using this as an excuse to talk about printmakers i dont CARE!!! YOU WILL CARE ABOUT PRINTMAKING!!!

[thordagdason]

Hail, friend! Come in and make yourself comfortable!

My name is Thor Dagdason and you are currently reading my intro post! This blog is dedicated to all sorts of things but there is a focus on art in its various forms, from visual art to music. For the sake of convenience, I have implemented a proper tagging system as of July 22nd, 2025.

Fandom

While I may not be super active in all of them, I do consider myself to be a part of a handful of fandoms.

The most important one is The Elder Scrolls, which I have been properly active in since the summer of 2023. My passion for this series is so vast, in fact, that I have made an entirely separate blog for it titled @acolyte-of-jhunal.

My passion for The Elder Scrolls flows forth from a general interest in Western RPGs. I greatly enjoy the Fallout franchise, Cyberpunk 2077 and some of the Assassin's Creed games that have some RPG-isms to them. These games have their flaws but they give the player enough creative freedom to simply re-write stuff to their liking when it comes to fanfics and whatnot.

Speaking of fanfiction, I write Skyrim fanfics in my spare time! All my writings can be found on my AO3 page.

Other media I enjoy include: God of War, DOOM, Mad Max, Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Terraria, Minecraft, Subnautica and Pokémon.

Music

Though I enjoy a good variety of music, my heart ultimately lies with the genre of metal, especially subgenres such as symphonic power metal, folk metal, old school death metal and blackened death metal. I don't make music myself so my music-related activities are limited to listening to and discussing music.

My favourite bands and artists, as of writing this post, are: Rhapsody (of Fire), Elvenking, Ye Banished Privateers, Miracle of Sound, 1914, Ghost, System of a Down and Iron Maiden.

Original Works

Next to all the fandom stuff, I have a little project that is completely my own. It's an original setting called Duality, at the core of which lies the dance of creation and destruction. I am working on a story in this setting titled The Ouroboros, where the main theme is perseverance in the midst of a cycle of violence. This story is also available to read on my AO3.

I also make visual art! The bulk of my work is drawings of my original characters but sometimes I'll draw other people's OC's too. My Toyhouse profile serves as a sort of "portfolio" for my art.

If you're on Art Fight and want to send an attack my way whenever the game is on, here's my profile on that website too.

General / Umbrella Tags

To cap off this into post, this is an overview of tags will appear on almost every post and reblog I make. They form the core of my tagging system.

#ponderings - like every other person who is alive at this very moment, I think about things and sometimes I like expressing my thoughts.

#hell yeah - I am a simple man, and so there sometimes are just things that make me go "hell yeah" because I think they're cool.

#art, #music and #writing - as previously stated, I like art in all its forms. To keep things organised, I'm splitting this broad topic up into visual art (images and videos), auditory art and textual art.

#mine and #not mine - a simple way to distinguish my own creative works from the works of others.

#acolyte reblog - this tag will be used for when I reblog stuff from @acolyte-of-jhunal.