/r/starvingartists/

r/starvingartists

52k members
r/starvingartists is a subreddit with 52k members. The community frequently discusses commissions, art, hire, for hire, and character, and the most common flair used is for hire, hiring, and for sale.
StarvingArtists is an online community of freelance designers, illustrators and artists all looking to create custom art commissions for you! Want to commission an artist? Post your requires and budget. Artists will respond with their services to help support your growing business and needs!

Popular Topics in r/starvingartists

#1

Commissions

313 posts
#2

Art

291 posts
#3

Hire

278 posts
#4

For Hire

270 posts
#5

Character

185 posts
#6

Commission

150 posts
#7

Open

136 posts
#8

Illustration

130 posts
#9

Design

93 posts
#10

Illustrations

92 posts

Flair Used in r/starvingartists

#1
For Hire
: "[For hire] COMMISSIONS OPEN - Digital Illustration DnD/Fantasy, starting in 40$, More info in coments below!!"
178 posts
#2
Hiring
: "[Hiring] Painted Dark Fantasy Headshot – Skeleton Warrior | Budget $80–120"
18 posts
#3
For Sale
: "[For Sale] The Apology. Oil on canvas 20×16 inch Canvas. Original painting. $280-300 + shipping"
1 post

Member Growth in r/starvingartists

Yearly
+12k members(29.2%)

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Last updated: August 30, 2026