r/learnart

Community Overview

About r/learnart

LearnArt is a free open art learning resource built on the principles of free education and art access to all. Come check us out for feedback, guidance, and discussion!

The community at a glance

r/learnart is a Subreddit for Artists with roughly 1.7M members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Art topic page.

Roughly 18K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Drawing, Critique, and Feedback. Product recommendations often mention digital colouring.

On Reddit
Established 2010
1.7M Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +18K members
Growth: +1.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 8K members
  • 2014: 9K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 17K members
  • 2018: 57K members
  • 2019: 89K members
  • 2020: 84K members
  • 2021: 59K members
  • 2023: 984K members
  • 2024: 342K members
  • 2025: 0 members
  • 2026: 15K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 1K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 329 members

Topics

  • Drawing
    95 posts in the past month
    #1
    Drawing
    95
  • Critique
    70 posts in the past month
    #2
    Critique
    70
  • Feedback
    56 posts in the past month
    #3
    Feedback
    56
  • Improvement
    36 posts in the past month
    #4
    Improvement
    36
  • Artwork
    35 posts in the past month
    #5
    Artwork
    35

Flair

  • Digital
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Hand drawing practice, looking for feedback
    2. Dr. Pigeon by me
    3. Feel like I'm stuck at intermediate level and don't know what to do to progress
    #1
    Digital
    Hand drawing practice, looking for feedback · Dr. Pigeon by me · Feel like I'm stuck at intermediate level and don't know what to do to progress
    12
  • Drawing
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Art looks flat even after i add shadows and darken them alot, any tips on how to avoid this?
    2. Pencil sketch of a girl — looking for feedback
    3. Sketch Old
    #2
    Drawing
    Art looks flat even after i add shadows and darken them alot, any tips on how to avoid this? · Pencil sketch of a girl — looking for feedback · Sketch Old
    7
  • Question
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone?
    2. Does my character’s construction look correct?
    3. Is ,,radiorunner curriculum for the solo artist" good free resource for beginner artist?
    #3
    Question
    Anyone? · Does my character’s construction look correct? · Is ,,radiorunner curriculum for the solo artist" good free resource for beginner artist?
    5
  • Painting
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Back anatomy & lighting study from reference. Focusing on muscle volume and skin tension — feedback is welcome!
    2. Back anatomy & lighting study from reference. Focusing on muscle volume and skin tension — feedback is welcome!
    #4
    Painting
    Back anatomy & lighting study from reference. Focusing on muscle volume and skin tension — feedback is welcome! · Back anatomy & lighting study from reference. Focusing on muscle volume and skin tension — feedback is welcome!
    2
  • Traditional
    1 post in the past month
    1. Looking for guidence on coloring with pencils,and what shape to give shadows
    #5
    Traditional
    Looking for guidence on coloring with pencils,and what shape to give shadows
    1

Product recommendations

  • digital colouring
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended courses/resources for learning how to do digital colouring?
    2. Recommended courses/resources for learning how to do digital colouring?
    #1
    digital colouring
    Recommended courses/resources for learning how to do digital colouring? · Recommended courses/resources for learning how to do digital colouring?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/learnart for?
Best for Artists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/learnart free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/learnart have?
Roughly 1.7M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/learnart on?
r/learnart runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/learnart cover?
On the Hive Index, r/learnart is organized under Artists.
How do I join r/learnart?
You can join r/learnart by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Art communities like?
A broad collection of communities for artists of all kinds, from traditional painters to digital illustrators. Discord servers make up a big portion, with communities for sharing work, getting critiques, finding commission clients, and collaborating with other creatives. Covers a wide range of styles and media.

Monthly Stats

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