r/learnart

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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 13K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Drawing, Critique, and Feedback. Product recommendations often mention digital colouring.

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Established 2010
1.7M Members

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Forum

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +13K members
Growth: +0.8% / 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: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • 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: 998 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
    44 posts in the past month
    1. Tips/Critiques for this fabric study?
    2. Head Turn - Open to critique
    3. Head angles
    #1
    Digital
    Tips/Critiques for this fabric study? · Head Turn - Open to critique · Head angles
    44
  • Question
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Is there anything I need to work out first before I make the leap?
    2. Hey guys can someone who has real experience as concept/background artist tell me what Im doing wrong. Be brutally honest I don't take anything as insult
    3. MY MICRON PENS DONT LAST !
    #2
    Question
    Is there anything I need to work out first before I make the leap? · Hey guys can someone who has real experience as concept/background artist tell me what Im doing wrong. Be brutally honest I don't take anything as insult · MY MICRON PENS DONT LAST !
    31
  • Drawing
    30 posts in the past month
    1. All critique welcome
    2. Criticism on first drawing using reference photo
    3. Working on back anatomy and shading. Any feedback?
    #3
    Drawing
    All critique welcome · Criticism on first drawing using reference photo · Working on back anatomy and shading. Any feedback?
    30
  • Traditional
    9 posts in the past month
    1. "Something's wrong"
    2. Learning how to draw robots (Tachikoma from Ghost in the Shell)
    3. Tips/Critique on values and anatomy
    #4
    Traditional
    "Something's wrong" · Learning how to draw robots (Tachikoma from Ghost in the Shell) · Tips/Critique on values and anatomy
    9
  • Painting
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Juggling friend
    2. Any critiques/suggestions? Just picking up oils
    3. Help with overall tone (warm v. Cool lighting etc.)
    #5
    Painting
    Juggling friend · Any critiques/suggestions? Just picking up oils · Help with overall tone (warm v. Cool lighting etc.)
    9

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
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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.
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