r/imaginaryruins
Artwork of ruined, dilapidated, or otherwise run down or abandoned structures.
How to think about r/imaginaryruins
The community focuses on artwork depicting ruined, dilapidated, or abandoned structures, often blending fantasy and realism. Members share illustrations that evoke a sense of nostalgia, decay, and the passage of time, showcasing their artistic interpretations of imaginary ruins. This unique theme attracts artists and enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty in deterioration and the stories these structures might tell.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are primarily artists, illustrators, and art enthusiasts, ranging from amateur creators to professional artists. They are often drawn to themes of fantasy, architecture, and storytelling through visual art. The vibe is generally supportive and appreciative, with members valuing creativity and unique artistic expressions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes original artwork, concept art, and illustrations that capture the essence of decay and abandonment. High-quality visuals and thoughtful commentary are encouraged, while low-effort posts or blatant self-promotion tend to receive downvotes. Posting frequency varies, but members are generally active, sharing their work and engaging with others regularly.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should engage authentically by showcasing their own artistic interpretations of ruins or collaborating with community artists. Avoid overt promotion; instead, focus on contributing to discussions or sharing relevant content that aligns with the community's interests. Participating in themed challenges or offering constructive feedback on artwork can foster goodwill, while promotional posts without context are likely to be met with skepticism.
Top keywords
What r/imaginaryruins talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/miciy5
- u/YanniRotten
- u/rajahbeaubeau
- u/tabulaerrata
- u/sylvyrfyre
- u/supermerx
- u/Hadrian_Marlow
- u/dragunmancer
- u/chalkchick0
- u/Myrandall
- u/Dancing_Cthulhu
- u/malilaks
- u/StevieSeagull
- u/Sondag_Sne
- u/Shaarif619
- u/sohja
- u/morquinau
- u/magictorch
- u/antoyno
- u/Baba_Jaga_II
- u/SuperStangALang
- u/leavebritneyalone22
- u/heewmf
- u/libcub
- u/jg379
- u/paperclipps
- u/LordCommanderBlack
- u/Substantial-Long-335
- u/Ultartx
- u/Miron_the_creative
- u/Paltry_Poetaster
- u/Tronika
- u/No7er
- u/KevsStudio
- u/Hans_Frei
- u/vecttor
- u/TheSanityInspector
- u/Maedhral
- u/_micahlangelo_
- u/KingKlown13
- u/Tnynfox
- u/[deleted]
By votes
- u/miciy5
- u/YanniRotten
- u/rajahbeaubeau
- u/tabulaerrata
- u/sylvyrfyre
- u/supermerx
- u/dragunmancer
- u/Hadrian_Marlow
- u/chalkchick0
- u/Myrandall
- u/malilaks
- u/Dancing_Cthulhu
- u/sohja
- u/antoyno
- u/StevieSeagull
- u/Baba_Jaga_II
- u/SuperStangALang
- u/leavebritneyalone22
- u/magictorch
- u/Sondag_Sne
- u/heewmf
- u/morquinau
- u/libcub
- u/jg379
- u/paperclipps
- u/Shaarif619
- u/LordCommanderBlack
- u/Substantial-Long-335
- u/Ultartx
- u/Miron_the_creative
- u/Paltry_Poetaster
- u/Tronika
- u/No7er
- u/KevsStudio
- u/Hans_Frei
- u/vecttor
- u/TheSanityInspector
- u/Maedhral
- u/_micahlangelo_
- u/KingKlown13
- u/Tnynfox
- u/[deleted]
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/miciy5
- u/YanniRotten
- u/sylvyrfyre
- u/dragunmancer
- u/supermerx
- u/Hadrian_Marlow
- u/MaxHayArt
- u/tabulaerrata
- u/Phoenix_king208
- u/whynaut4
- u/RoosDePoes
- u/HighwayHermit
- u/Slammbro
- u/1998pn
- u/Blutarg
- u/poop_dawg
- u/knobby_67
- u/rajahbeaubeau
- u/Ornstein_Smexy_AF
- u/staxofmax
- u/Orange-V-Apple
- u/Clara_smith2200
- u/SothaDidNothingWrong
- u/Hubaluwa
- u/kundaliniredneck
- u/exxiro
- u/arcticblizzardchill
- u/horsebacon
- u/utkarsh052
- u/Snarker
- u/JustCoat8938
- u/TURBOJUSTICE
- u/Baba_Jaga_II
- u/Varthal
- u/Late_Knight_Fox
- u/INSERT_LATVIAN_JOKE
- u/tortugaborracho
- u/Powerful-Day-639
- u/PriorLawfulness8887
- u/leavebritneyalone22
- u/trilobright
- u/Dancing_Cthulhu
- u/malilaks
- u/tschmitty09
- u/bul393
- u/RepresentativeEar909
- u/FishesAndLoaves
- u/rinmedeis
- u/[deleted]
- u/Zero00430
By votes
- u/miciy5
- u/FishesAndLoaves
- u/rinmedeis
- u/YanniRotten
- u/[deleted]
- u/dragunmancer
- u/supermerx
- u/HighwayHermit
- u/staxofmax
- u/sylvyrfyre
- u/Hadrian_Marlow
- u/MaxHayArt
- u/Orange-V-Apple
- u/trilobright
- u/knobby_67
- u/TURBOJUSTICE
- u/tabulaerrata
- u/Phoenix_king208
- u/whynaut4
- u/Blutarg
- u/rajahbeaubeau
- u/Ornstein_Smexy_AF
- u/Clara_smith2200
- u/horsebacon
- u/SothaDidNothingWrong
- u/Hubaluwa
- u/kundaliniredneck
- u/exxiro
- u/Snarker
- u/Baba_Jaga_II
- u/INSERT_LATVIAN_JOKE
- u/tortugaborracho
- u/malilaks
- u/RepresentativeEar909
- u/RoosDePoes
- u/Slammbro
- u/1998pn
- u/poop_dawg
- u/utkarsh052
- u/JustCoat8938
- u/Varthal
- u/Late_Knight_Fox
- u/Powerful-Day-639
- u/PriorLawfulness8887
- u/leavebritneyalone22
- u/Dancing_Cthulhu
- u/bul393
- u/Zero00430
- u/tschmitty09
- u/arcticblizzardchill
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FAQ
r/imaginaryruins — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/imaginaryruins have?
r/imaginaryruins has approximately 33,195 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/imaginaryruins created?
r/imaginaryruins was created on November 13, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/imaginaryruins about?
The community focuses on artwork depicting ruined, dilapidated, or abandoned structures, often blending fantasy and realism. Members share illustrations that evoke a sense of nostalgia, decay, and the passage of time, showcasing their artistic interpretations of imaginary ruins. This unique theme attracts artists and enthusiasts who appreciate the beauty in deterioration and…
What subreddits are similar to r/imaginaryruins?
Communities similar to r/imaginaryruins include r/imaginarytowers, r/imaginaryautumnscapes, r/imaginaryclerics, r/imaginarytemples, r/imaginarygatherings.
Who are the most active posters on r/imaginaryruins?
The most frequent posters on r/imaginaryruins include u/miciy5, u/YanniRotten, u/rajahbeaubeau.
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