r/painting
4.6M members
r/painting is a subreddit with 4.6M members. The community frequently discusses painting, struggling, acrylic, hate, and title, and they frequently recommend/review paints, brushes, and brush, and the most common flair used is just sharing , opinions needed, brutal critique , discussion , and c.c.w..
Since 2008, r/painting has been home to artists who care about the craft. From first studies to finished works, this is where technique is refined, ideas are challenged, and painting continues to evolve. Great art is shaped through curiosity, practice, and conversation.
Popular Topics in r/painting
#1
Painting
47 posts
#2
Struggling
28 posts
#3
Acrylic
22 posts
#4
Hate
9 posts
#5
Title
8 posts
#6
Looking For A Painting
6 posts
#7
Feedback
6 posts
#8
Oil
5 posts
#9
Looking For A Title
4 posts
#10
Color
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/painting
Flair Used in r/painting
#1
Just Sharing
: "I love painting dogs and cats with gouache"
68 posts
#2
Opinions Needed
: "I want to be a better painter"
11 posts
#3
Brutal Critique
: "Oilpainting I just finished. Thoughts?"
4 posts
#4
Discussion
: "New digital drawing"
3 posts
#5
C.C.W.
: "Untitled, Sloppy_Ocelot,Watercolor, 2026 [OC]"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/painting
Yearly
+197k members(4.5%)
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Last updated: October 1, 2026