r/painting↗
Painting
Since 2008, r/painting has been home to artists who care about the craft. From first studies to finished works, this is where technique is refined, ideas are challenged, and painting continues to evolve. Great art is shaped through curiosity, practice, and conversation.
4.6M subscribers3,328 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)1,951 authors / mosince 2008
r/painting has 4.6M members (+4.6% over the last 12 months). It gets about 3,328 posts a month from 1,951 people. Top topics: Canvas Paintings, AcrylicPainting and Oil Painting.
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How r/painting has grown
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Topics and brands on r/painting
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Canvas Paintings2.1%
- AcrylicPainting2.0%
- Oil Painting1.2%
- AcrylicPaintingFeedback1.1%
- Oil Painting Beginners0.9%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Saatchi Art
- Blick Art Materials
- Jerry's Artarama
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