r/Artadvice • u/Dismal_Pass_3837 • 6h ago
r/Artadvice • u/M0FB • Apr 17 '26
Announcement What’s New in r/ArtAdvice (and What’s Next)
Happy Friday! We've been hard at work behind the scenes and are excited to share a number of updates we've rolled out to improve the community for everyone.
A Fresh Look
With a new logo and color palette, we wanted to make this space feel more recognizably "us," drawing inspiration from redline corrections seen in constructive critiques, and pairing it with a dark blue background that is easier on the eyes. (A special thanks goes out to a friend in the graphic design industry who helped make this design possible!)
Automod Update
We previously tested an Automod feature that reminded users to include context in their posts. This ended up causing confusion and was mistaken for a warning or removal message, so we've axed it. (See: "In Progress and Coming Soon" for what we're trying next.)
Crossposts
Crossposts have been disabled to keep context easily accessible without extra clicks. Since making this change, we've already seen an increase in engagement and traffic, along with less spam. Woo!
Post and User Flairs
Starting May 1st, post flairs will be required to submit a post. For now, flairs are optional to help users get used to selecting them before posting. We want to keep the subreddit organized and let users filter out content they're not interested in, especially Commissions and Pricing. (The "No Commissions Posts" option is available in the sidebar or top bar on mobile.)
Most users seem to have a solid understanding of the flairs and are applying them well. Here's a quick breakdown of what each one means:
| Post Flair | Description |
|---|---|
| Critique | Ask what to change or how to improve. |
| Techniques and Tools | Ask how to do something or what tools to use. |
| Commissions and Pricing | Ask about pricing, selling, or managing commissions. |
| Discussion and Theory | Discuss ideas, concepts, or "why" questions. |
| Resources and Tutorials | Ask for or share learning materials. |
| Social Media and Growth | Ask about growth or visibility. |
Please keep Rule #5 "No Self-Promotion" in mind when using the Commissions and Social Media flairs.
Some of you have noticed our user flair 🧑🏫 Community Mentor! It's our way of celebrating users who consistently engage respectfully and help others grow through thoughtful, constructive feedback. We appreciate you helping keep r/ArtAdvice a supportive space!
So, how does someone actually earn the Community Mentor flair?
- Provide feedback that explains what works or can be improved in an artwork.
- Offer applicable and practical advice.
- Be consistent in giving constructive critiques.
- Avoid aggressive communication, and always follow the rules.
The Community Mentor flair is assigned manually by moderators. There is no formal application process, and users cannot request this flair.
Note: This flair does not mean the user is a professional artist, or that their opinions are authoritative. It also does not mean they represent the moderation team.
Have ideas for new flairs? Let us know in the comments!
Rule Updates
As previously mentioned in our Community Feedback & Suggestions announcement, our rules have been updated to better reflect the purpose of the subreddit, which is to give and receive art advice. The core principles remain the same, but they have been expanded to better address common ambiguous issues that tend to arise in Reddit communities.
In Progress and Coming Soon
- A new subreddit banner is in progress.
- Our community wiki is currently in the works as we await Reddit's system migration. This will become your go-to hub for information on rules, flairs, policies, resources, and more!
- More detailed policies, especially regarding AI, will be added soon.
- In the meantime, please refer to Rule #4 "Keep Art Human" for a quick rundown of how r/ArtAdvice handles the topic of AI.
- We're working on implementing an Automod response triggered by keyword phrases that automatically provides a list of resources, allowing users to focus more on anecdotal or specific feedback.
- As the sub continues to grow, we plan to reopen mod applications in the coming months. Those who are active and engage with the community will have our focus.
Community Initiatives
There's something exciting brewing in the background! Along with all these changes and updates, we're planning on:
- Developing structured guides exclusive to our community.
- Hosting AMAs and/or interviews with working artists to share their insight into what has or has not worked for them in their process.
- Involve members to contribute to the community wiki to help curate a reliable set of resources.
- Contests and giveaways to help growing artists thrive in their career or hobby. (We just need to dust off the old law book to make sure everything is in compliance before moving forward.)
We love hearing from the community, so if you have any feedback on these changes or suggestions to share, please leave a comment below or send us a message via Mod Mail!
r/Artadvice • u/Jellyfish_Mushr • 8h ago
Commission and Pricing Would you pay $15 for 2 chibis like this?
I originally planned to charge $25 per piece, but due to an urgent situation, I had to lower my prices to start at just $15 for 2 chibis.
r/Artadvice • u/RisingFlames93 • 7h ago
Critique - No Drawover Color and Hsadimg practice
Left is the reference, right is my drawing.
I’m trying to improve my art right now and would appreciate any tip and feedback on this!
Edit: sorry about the typo in the title… it’s color and shading practice
r/Artadvice • u/Meibird2618 • 2h ago
Discussion and Theory Some chickens! Would love to hear opinions and cc
r/Artadvice • u/weisswodka • 1h ago
Critique - No Drawover Light or dark? What Version is better?
I kinda like both
r/Artadvice • u/Chikenuggg1259 • 23h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover am i good at mixing realistic features with anime-ish artstyle? recent works as examples
before i already posted chuu (girl with red ribbon) artwork here (i fixed it slightly) and tried to apply critique with my work. hope i made progress since the :D
i'd also like to take criticism on anatomy and composition or whatever
r/Artadvice • u/theplotnuggets • 6h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover new to drawing/painting - critique welcomed!
I’ve found a hobby in oil-inspired digital art that I want to get better at. Here’s a recent painting I did and a reference photo that I didn’t try to exactly repeat. (Mine is first and I don’t know who created the reference unfortunately)
I know that I need to work on depth, right now it looks like two flat layers on top of each other. Any tips on how to achieve better depth? Any other critique is welcome too!! I’m eager to learn and get better :)
Used procreate on iPad
r/Artadvice • u/Dangerous-Actuator44 • 1h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Hi! I’m pretty proud of this drawing and trying out new techniques
I’d like to know people’s thoughts about it and what I can improve
r/Artadvice • u/Street-Raspberry-67 • 6h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Anatomy help??
I need to practice anatomy more but I can't even draw basic geometric shapes. I struggle with boxes & making things look 3 dimensional. I've tried gesture drawing but that always felt I was just drawing scribbles & I wasn't learning anything. I know I need to practice more, but I'm impatient & I can't deal with making mistakes. I also have motivation issues.
The images are not in order. Some of them are older. Tbh, I feel like I was better in the past than I am now.
r/Artadvice • u/Itz_3x0 • 5h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover I tried studying anatomy with what little knowledge I had. Help!
I mostly traced it, but tried to figure out the body.
r/Artadvice • u/JoelNighTV • 2h ago
Critique - No Drawover How do I improve this? I don't know how to keep up but I'm still not happy with it, it looks so much different from the reference
r/Artadvice • u/WorkingAware5541 • 2h ago
Critique - No Drawover Did I foreshorten his left leg correctly? I especially had lots of difficulty with the upper leg
Just as the title says. I've redrawn his left leg over and over again. And right now I'm not even sure anymore so I need other people's opinions.
edit; Oh yeah if there's anything else that feels off in this drawing (other than the missing arm lol) pls let me know :)
r/Artadvice • u/vampyyxx • 2h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Looking for critiques on my art
r/Artadvice • u/crowekii • 2h ago
Discussion and Theory Fursuit in Art School Portfolio???
Hello! Im currently in the process of creating an art school portfolio. Would it be a good idea to submit my fursuit into my portfolio, as a 3D character design? I made it myself and was just wondering if it would be professional enough to submit along with my other work. Or is this a terrible idea in general lol
r/Artadvice • u/Veronica_Moss • 5h ago
Critique - No Drawover Painting
Hi everyone,
I am new to painting. Does anyone have any advice for me related to style or any improvements I could add or anything your eye can see that mine can't? Should I change the colours? Any idea what to do with the giant space to the left of the canvas? Thanks!! I just feel like it's really missing something.
r/Artadvice • u/Flower_Simple_6456 • 3h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover I need feedback on what to improve!
I’ve been working on this for quite some time, even made a post about it a while back. This art is just a commission I did for a friend. It’s his D&D character in our current campaign. If you see anything that could do improving don’t be shy to point it out!
r/Artadvice • u/Nongtae_1294 • 1d ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Looking for critique on my art style
Inspired by Etherington brothers' drawing, I've been trying to build my own style. However, I feel like my anatomy or proportions might be inconsistent. I'd love to get some honest critique on my style and what technical aspects I need to improve.
Thanks.
r/Artadvice • u/Icy-Sandwich-3798 • 11h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Struggling with ethnic features...
I did this attack on someones OC (credits to "Edyn" on artfight) and their character is black. I tried to draw them but I feel like he looks more south asian?? And his jaw feels like its jutting out but when I liquify it back in he just looks more white. His eyes are meant to be slightly far apart too (on the original character) but it looks strange, idk.
r/Artadvice • u/Lyme_min • 6h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover What can i improve?
So i've been comeback to practicing fundamental of the head using loomis methode, but i always feel that sometimes the head is too big and the ear is far away from it's suppose to be (like on the bottom right) i don't know what's wrong because i've followed the methode but sometimes it's just doesn't look right (is it because the angle? Or perspective?), oh and the facial feature too sometimes it's looks flat especially the eyes and lips
And what can i improve from this? because i'm really on fire right now to practice ୧(^ 〰 ^)୨
I'm open to any critique (soft-spicy), i would be really grateful for any because as a selftough artist i have no friend/teacher to ask critique/advice
Thank you very much (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
r/Artadvice • u/Disastrous_Bee8688 • 3h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Does the anatomy look ok?
r/Artadvice • u/Late-Guard9451 • 9h ago
Critique - Yes Drawover Really stuck and cant get far into details because i feel like theres structural issues
first portrait ever