Hidden Gems #20. Update May 20, 2026

Hey Civitai community!

Update #20 is here! A small anniversary! 🎉

I can’t believe we’ve reached 20 updates already. I even missed the 1-year anniversary of the series (April 15) — time really flies! So many great creators have already been featured, but there are still tons more waiting to be discovered.

I’ve decided to make a small change starting now: I’ll be featuring only 10 accounts per update.

To be honest, I’m a little tired 😅 and I think shorter lists will be better for everyone. I’d rather do consistent smaller updates than big ones less often.

There are two more reasons for this:

• It feels like Civitai has fewer users and overall images lately.

• With 20 accounts, I worry some gems get lost and people don’t check all of them.

Bonus: I found a really nice collection with similar vibes — the author collects amazing images from accounts with under 1,000 rank. Check it out: https://civitai.red/collections/16538201

Good news — I’m not reducing the total buzz I give! With fewer creators, each one will now receive much more support.

Quick buzz update: You guys donated an amazing 6110 Yellow Buzz last round — thank you so much!

Because of that, each featured creator this time will receive 911 Yellow Buzz from me ((3000 + 6110) / 10).

Now go enjoy the new (shorter & sweeter) list!

Discover the latest update here:
https://civitai.red/articles/12962 

Browse my curated collection here:
https://civitai.red/collections/8771914
(Updated with one image per creator, as always!)

How You Can Help:

• Share your favorite hidden gems in the comments of the main article.

• Add the main article to your favorites.

• Write your own article to spread the word about awesome creators!

Why I Do This:

Since joining Civitai, I’ve been amazed by the talent here. My mission is to spotlight creators with under 1,000 subscribers whose work I love, giving them the recognition they deserve. Thanks for supporting this journey!