Drawing Communities on Reddit
Learning to draw is easier with a community. Here are the best subreddits to get feedback, find inspiration, and connect with other artists.
For Learning & Feedback
Great places to learn fundamentals, ask questions, and get critique on your work.
r/learnart
1.2M+ members
Focused on learning traditional drawing and painting. Well-organized wiki covering basics to color theory. Share work and get feedback.
Best for: Beginners wanting structured learning
r/learntodraw
500K+ members
Beginner-friendly community for those just starting out. Post your work for advice on what to improve next.
Best for: Complete beginners
r/ArtFundamentals
400K+ members
Home of Drawabox. Free constructional drawing course with lessons, homework, and community feedback.
Best for: Structured fundamentals practice
r/ArtCrit
100K+ members
Submit your work and receive honest, constructive feedback. Focus is on helping you improve.
Best for: Getting detailed critique
For Daily Practice
Communities that help you build a consistent drawing habit.
r/SketchDaily
600K+ members
Daily drawing prompts based on themes. All skill levels welcome. Great for building a drawing habit.
Best for: Daily practice with prompts
r/RedditGetsDrawn
500K+ members
People post photos of themselves and artists draw them. Great practice for portraits and figures.
Best for: Portrait practice with real subjects
r/Sketchpad
50K+ members
Share works-in-progress, sketchbook tours, and unfinished drafts. Low pressure environment.
Best for: Sharing rough sketches
r/doodles
100K+ members
Quick, casual drawings and doodles. No pressure, just fun.
Best for: Casual sharing
General Art Communities
Large communities for sharing finished work and finding inspiration.
r/Art
13M+ members
The main art subreddit. Massive community for all types of art, technique discussion, and industry news.
Best for: Broad exposure and inspiration
r/drawing
3M+ members
Dedicated to drawings in any medium. Share your work, ask questions, browse others' art.
Best for: Drawing-specific community
r/ArtistLounge
200K+ members
Discussion-focused. Talk about process, tools, struggles, and the reality of being an artist.
Best for: Artist discussion and support
r/Illustration
300K+ members
Cartoons, comics, children's books, editorial illustration. Share finished work and WIPs.
Best for: Illustrators
Style-Specific Communities
Find your niche with these focused communities.
r/DigitalArt
Digital painting, illustration, and art made with tablets and software.
Best for: Digital artists
r/AnimeArt
Anime and manga style artwork. Original work and fan art welcome.
Best for: Anime/manga style
r/conceptart
Concept art for games, films, and entertainment. News, tips, and critiques.
Best for: Concept artists
r/ImaginaryCharacters
Original character designs. Part of the Imaginary Network of curated art subs.
Best for: Character design
r/ImaginaryLandscapes
Fantasy and sci-fi environments. High-quality, curated submissions.
Best for: Environment art inspiration
r/PixelArt
Pixel art and sprite work. Tutorials, feedback, and showcases.
Best for: Pixel artists
Tips for Reddit Art Communities
- • Read the rules — Each subreddit has specific posting guidelines
- • Give feedback too — Don't just post, engage with others' work
- • Be specific when asking for critique — "How can I improve the shading?" gets better responses than "thoughts?"
- • Don't take criticism personally — It's about the work, not you
- • Post regularly — Consistency builds recognition and connections
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