r/ArtistLounge is a subreddit with 390k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses art, drawing, struggling, looking for, and learning, and they frequently recommend/review digital art program, supplies, and drawing software.
A place for artists from all art-related subs and beyond to come together and discuss art, our lives as artists, discuss art culture, and share advice and techniques in a positive, nurturing manner. No ranting, venting or complaining. We are Anti-AI. Please check out r/ArtBusiness to discuss topics related to business, careers, social media, clients etc.
Popular Themes in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to replace game addiction with drawing?"
19 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Best Photoshop alternatives"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Thoughtful gift ideas for a person who loves painting"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Art
: "I miss old Art forums."
222 posts
#2
Drawing
: "Is Drawing from imagination learnable skill for anyone?"
70 posts
#3
Struggling
35 posts
#4
Looking For
31 posts
#5
Learning
: "How can I make Learning the fundamentals fun and easier to get into the habit of practicing"
26 posts
#6
Reference
: "What's with the recent trend of demanding artists show what Reference they used?"
14 posts
#7
Digital
: "Digital art doesn't bring same joy as traditional"
14 posts
#8
Painting
: "Instagram artist Devon Rodriguez appears to copy New York Knicks Painting"
14 posts
#9
Sketchbook
: "Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art!"
13 posts
#10
Looking
13 posts
Products Discussed in r/ArtistLounge
Digital Art Program
90 reviews
#1
Clip Studio Paint
4.7★ from 23 reviews
#2
Krita
4.2★ from 19 reviews
#3
Procreate
4.9★ from 7 reviews
Supplies
34 reviews
#1
Alcohol Markers
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#2
Pentel
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Dick Blick
3.5★ from 2 reviews
Drawing Software
27 reviews
#1
Clip Studio Paint
4.6★ from 7 reviews
#2
Krita
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#3
Procreate
4.3★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Goals & Motivation :KirbyStar:
: "How to replace game addiction with drawing?"
36 posts
#2
Concept/Technique/Method
: "Drawing from imagination is still using references"
35 posts
#3
Learning Resources For Artists 🔎
: "Do you ever feel like you have to study an entirely different skill just to improve at art?"
25 posts
#4
Medium & Materials🎨
: "fear of using supplies"
21 posts
#5
Community/Relationships :KirbyFlower:
: "What are your Artist hot takes?"
16 posts
#6
Philosophy/Ideology🧠
: "Life feels meaningless without art"
16 posts
#7
Positivity/Success/Inspiration :KirbyStar:
: "Observing values in a really cloudy day makes me love art so much"
10 posts
#8
Art School & Education
: "How on earth do you title your art?"
9 posts
#9
Art Studios, Workstations & Lifestyle
: "I miss old art forums."
5 posts
#10
Megathread
: "Sketchbook Saturday! Share your art!"
5 posts
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+92k members(30.8%)
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Last updated: June 19, 2026