r/ArtistLounge is a subreddit with 396k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses looking for, art, drawing, struggling, and looking, 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
Solution Requests
: "Alternative to Posca markers?"
5 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Gift ideas for beginning artist?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Looking For
30 posts
#2
Art
18 posts
#3
Drawing
18 posts
#4
Struggling
14 posts
#5
Looking
12 posts
#6
Supplies
6 posts
#7
Advice
5 posts
#8
Sketchbook
4 posts
#9
Style
: "I want to make a Style, but idk what it's actually called?"
4 posts
#10
Reference
4 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
Medium & Materials🎨
: "Alternative to Posca markers?"
15 posts
#2
Concept/Technique/Method
: "Can I learn to draw... simply by drawing?"
13 posts
#3
Learning Resources For Artists 🔎
: "Do you struggle to find references of dark skin models?"
8 posts
#4
Art Philosophy🧠
: "How do you handle people who say your art is 'too expensive'?"
6 posts
#5
Goals & Motivation :KirbyStar:
: "Drawing feels like a chore since I started my art accounts"
5 posts
#6
Community/Relationships :KirbyFlower:
: "When the sketch is too good"
5 posts
#7
Positivity/Success/Inspiration :KirbyStar:
: "I feel silly for not realizing I could practice AND draw for fun at the same time"
4 posts
#8
Technology & Software 💻
: "Scanning art"
3 posts
#9
Accessibility/Inclusion/Diversity :KirbyStar:
: "Line work with tremors?"
2 posts
#10
Philosophy/Ideology🧠
: "Do you believe that inspiration comes after action, or do you need to be inspired before you start drawing?"
1 post
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Last updated: July 7, 2026