r/ArtistLounge is a subreddit with 420k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses struggle, looking for, art, frustration, and drawing, 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
: "Anyone transition to art midlife after a full, non-art-related career?"
32 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Are there pens that don't smear with both watercolour and alcohol markers?"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "PSA for artists using the "Curate!" art app: Their Terms of Service contains some very shady copyright clauses"
2 posts
#4
Ideas
: "I'm making a MAP!"
2 posts
#5
News
: "Is ImagineFX Shutting Down?!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/ArtistLounge
#1
Struggle
19 posts
#2
Looking For
8 posts
#3
Art
8 posts
#4
Frustration
7 posts
#5
Drawing
3 posts
#6
Websites
2 posts
#7
Style
2 posts
#8
Comic
2 posts
#9
Worst Art Advice
2 posts
#10
Digital Tablet
1 post
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
Concept/Technique/Method
: "How does it actually work to improve your art?"
16 posts
#2
Community/Relationships :KirbyFlower:
: "Anyone transition to art midlife after a full, non-art-related career?"
13 posts
#3
Learning Resources For Artists 🔎
: "Is ImagineFX Shutting Down?!"
13 posts
#4
Positivity/Success/Inspiration :KirbyStar:
: "Started flipping my art and lost my confidence"
8 posts
#5
Medium & Materials🎨
: "Animation Cel Painitng"
7 posts
#6
Goals & Motivation :KirbyStar:
: "Artists, have you ever noticed that when you don't draw for a long time, you feel a kind of emptiness and apathy?"
3 posts
#7
Technology & Software 💻
: "Taking a photograph of your painting"
3 posts
#8
Art Studios, Workstations & Lifestyle
: "How can I practice art while continuing to produce work?"
2 posts
#9
Online Safety & Scams 🚩
: "PSA for artists using the "Curate!" art app: Their Terms of Service contains some very shady copyright clauses"
1 post
#10
Gift Ideas & Secret Santa :KirbyGift:
: "How can I support a high schooler who is interested in studying art?"
1 post
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+89k members(27.0%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026