Luna: Friend Virus 88
Digital illustration created on a tablet device • Independent digital artist; character 'Luna' appears to be an original character (OC) in the 'Creepypasta' or internet horror subculture style
Style & Movement
Glitchcore / Weirdcore / Internet Horror Aesthetic
Medium & Technique
Digital painting using Procreate software; utilizes 'glitch art' techniques including chromatic aberration, pixel sorting effects, and digital noise
Creation Period
Contemporary, circa 2020-2024
Dimensions & Format
Landscape orientation; screen-resolution digital file (native Procreate canvas)
Subject Description
A stylized female character with long dark hair and a school uniform. The figure is being consumed by a colorful digital 'virus' represented by rainbow-colored glitch blocks. The eyes are swirled/hypnotized, and red floating text reads 'Luna Friend Virus 88'.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; as a digital file displayed within its creation interface, there is no physical degradation
Estimated Market Value
Varies significantly ($20 - $200) based on artist's social media following and commission rates
Auction Estimate
N/A - Typically sold via direct commission or as a digital download/NFT
Provenance History
Original digital creation likely intended for social media platforms (Twitter, DeviantArt, or Instagram); currently shown in the Procreate app interface
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 21st-century shift toward digital-first illustrative storytelling and the 'glitch' aesthetic that critiques the fragility of digital media.
Notable Features
Intentional use of the Procreate 'noise' filter and red digital artifacts to simulate a corrupted computer file or an 'infected' game character
Condition Issues
None visible, though digital files are subject to bit rot if several decades old; the 'glitch' effects are intentional stylistic choices, not damage
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain high-resolution backups (cloud and physical) and store as a lossless file format such as .PNG or the native .procreate file