r/ArtistLounge is a subreddit with 388k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses art, drawing, struggling, looking for, and learning, and they frequently recommend/review digital art program, sketchbook, and supplies.
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?"
30 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Anyone else hate it when their years of art experience gets called "NaTuRaL TaLeNT"?"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Best free drawing software?"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "Creative activity ideas"
2 posts
#5
News
: "[Community]PSA art mentor youtuber is "copying" another artists work and taking credit"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Art
: "What is your favourite Art supply as of 2026?"
157 posts
#2
Drawing
: "Should I realistically pursue Drawing comics/cartoons or not?"
50 posts
#3
Struggling
35 posts
#4
Looking For
31 posts
#5
Learning
: "Is drawing from imagination learnable skill for anyone?"
17 posts
#6
Painting
: "Thoughtful gift ideas for a person who loves Painting"
15 posts
#7
Sketchbook
13 posts
#8
Looking
13 posts
#9
Supplies
: "fear of using Supplies"
12 posts
#10
Reference
: "What's with the recent trend of demanding artists show what Reference they used?"
11 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
Sketchbook
61 reviews
#1
Canson
3.9★ from 10 reviews
#2
Strathmore
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#3
Ohuhu
4.3★ from 3 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
Flair Used in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Concept/Technique/Method
: "The way we celebrate “talent” but shame effort makes no sense"
37 posts
#2
Goals & Motivation :KirbyStar:
: "How to replace game addiction with drawing?"
31 posts
#3
Medium & Materials🎨
: "fear of using supplies"
23 posts
#4
Learning Resources For Artists 🔎
: "Found the ultimate, cross-medium reference database for artists: "Imagine More" (Massive hidden gem)"
23 posts
#5
Philosophy/Ideology🧠
: "Life feels meaningless without art"
19 posts
#6
Community/Relationships :KirbyFlower:
: "Anyone else hate it when their years of art experience gets called "NaTuRaL TaLeNT"?"
15 posts
#7
Art School & Education
: "How on earth do you title your art?"
10 posts
#8
Positivity/Success/Inspiration :KirbyStar:
: "Observing values in a really cloudy day makes me love art so much"
8 posts
#9
Online Safety & Scams 🚩
: "Proving we actually drew our own art is going to get weird"
6 posts
#10
Megathread
: "Monthly! Share Your Art!"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/ArtistLounge
Yearly
+91k members(30.8%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026