r/fantasyartists
This subreddit is for finding professional artists who are available for hire at professional prices.
How to think about r/fantasyartists
This community serves as a marketplace for professional fantasy artists, connecting them with clients seeking high-quality artwork for various projects, including self-publishing and gaming. Members showcase their portfolios, discuss techniques, and share resources related to fantasy art. The focus on professional standards and pricing distinguishes this community from other art-focused spaces, making it a go-to hub for both artists and those looking to hire them.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants primarily include professional artists specializing in fantasy art and clients from the gaming, publishing, and entertainment industries. The community attracts a diverse demographic, with many members likely being creatives, game developers, and writers who appreciate high-quality visual storytelling. The vibe is generally supportive and collaborative, with members valuing skill, creativity, and professionalism.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes artist portfolios, commission offers, and discussions about techniques and tools relevant to fantasy art. Posts that lack professionalism or fail to showcase quality work often receive downvotes. Members typically engage in constructive feedback and support, creating a culture of improvement and collaboration. Posting frequency varies, but active participation is encouraged to maintain visibility within the community.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on authenticity and value, avoiding overt promotional tactics that may lead to backlash. Sharing valuable resources, hosting art challenges, or collaborating with artists for projects can foster goodwill. Brands should also respect the community's focus on professional standards and refrain from low-quality or amateurish content. Engaging in discussions and providing constructive feedback can help build trust and rapport with members.
Top keywords
What r/fantasyartists talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/flygohr
- u/captdiablo
- u/artofrengin
- u/Iromonik
- u/Phill-Art
- u/and_nobody_cares
- u/Lonebirdart
- u/MBrumArt
- u/thomas_dim
- u/Vagelio
- u/JakePlesheArt
- u/rickhertel_art
- u/Weeeizard
- u/Limerry-art
- u/JasamArt
- u/DharmaBluesFR
- u/thomasputmanart
- u/cha4os
- u/TheSoundOfThunder
- u/j_latta
- u/Ryuutsu
- u/z4m97
- u/nallistat
- u/mszx
- u/shaferbrown
- u/oOJayJayOo
- u/Kabelus
- u/Jimuteno
- u/vilenko_art
- u/Octobits
- u/AdamsScribbles
- u/ChuquiStudios
- u/alliebriggsart
- u/ellieinthesky
- u/halfricecooker
- u/DCyanArt
- u/NalgaArt
- u/Arurumi
- u/tawnyfritz
- u/VeladurasCosmicas
- u/clearona
- u/Bogdan_Antoci
- u/Jabbering_Jabroni
- u/Shallkeknemron
- u/BoyBlueFortyTwo
- u/ChocolateNiblets
- u/MarcoGonzalezArt
- u/Paradoxmoose
- u/theres_davey
- u/Syrinx221
- u/YamammyX
- u/AstralHowling138
- u/Elion_Kaervalen
- u/DM_Grrargh
- u/G1LD_ARTS_
- u/Freshlaid_Dragon_egg
- u/Mythology_And_Me
- u/Timkongart
- u/Single_Yogurt_3541
- u/Disappointingly_Avrg
- u/BaseballSea5120
By votes
- u/captdiablo
- u/Phill-Art
- u/Iromonik
- u/flygohr
- u/artofrengin
- u/Vagelio
- u/and_nobody_cares
- u/thomas_dim
- u/Weeeizard
- u/MBrumArt
- u/Lonebirdart
- u/JasamArt
- u/Ryuutsu
- u/JakePlesheArt
- u/z4m97
- u/thomasputmanart
- u/DharmaBluesFR
- u/nallistat
- u/Kabelus
- u/cha4os
- u/TheSoundOfThunder
- u/mszx
- u/rickhertel_art
- u/Limerry-art
- u/Jimuteno
- u/j_latta
- u/alliebriggsart
- u/vilenko_art
- u/ellieinthesky
- u/halfricecooker
- u/Octobits
- u/shaferbrown
- u/DCyanArt
- u/AdamsScribbles
- u/NalgaArt
- u/oOJayJayOo
- u/Arurumi
- u/ChuquiStudios
- u/tawnyfritz
- u/VeladurasCosmicas
- u/clearona
- u/Shallkeknemron
- u/Bogdan_Antoci
- u/Jabbering_Jabroni
- u/ChocolateNiblets
- u/BoyBlueFortyTwo
- u/MarcoGonzalezArt
- u/Paradoxmoose
- u/theres_davey
- u/Syrinx221
- u/YamammyX
- u/AstralHowling138
- u/Elion_Kaervalen
- u/G1LD_ARTS_
- u/DM_Grrargh
- u/Freshlaid_Dragon_egg
- u/Mythology_And_Me
- u/Timkongart
- u/Single_Yogurt_3541
- u/Disappointingly_Avrg
- u/BaseballSea5120
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/captdiablo
- u/Vagelio
- u/Phill-Art
- u/Iromonik
- u/RodWolf_OakenArt
- u/Weeeizard
- u/artofrengin
- u/thomas_dim
- u/Octobits
- u/JasamArt
- u/[deleted]
- u/Qopster
- u/and_nobody_cares
- u/Ryuutsu
- u/Popular_Zombie_2977
- u/flygohr
- u/darthjazzhands
- u/hitrothetraveler
- u/z4m97
- u/TonyTsillis
- u/Winter-Tooth7727
- u/DarwinsPrettyWasps
- u/ElkMammoth947
- u/CuronHifor
- u/SunfireElfAmaya
- u/Nearby-Worth-3798
- u/Mini_Squatch
- u/dracodruid2
- u/kierjames
- u/Bluoenix
- u/ReqOnDeck
- u/FlickFreaks
- u/IronBoundManzer
- u/Iceey
- u/Martin_Horde
- u/ZyraDog
- u/swobot
- u/shawright
- u/bobbystrain
- u/McLuvi
- u/OTemptatiousNepenthe
- u/SeductiveWarlock
- u/AnthropomorphizedIce
- u/RS_Someone
- u/DharmaBluesFR
- u/snazzisarah
- u/DisappointingHero
- u/Minh_R62
- u/ARighteousOne
- u/Md-artwork
- u/OutrageousView2057
- u/jp_muzz
- u/Xyzwarrior999
- u/TheGnomeBard
- u/Harkale-Linai
- u/mresler
- u/tbird23662002
- u/abreannap
- u/thomasputmanart
- u/Cybernite
- u/KingFerdidad
- u/BetterBandicoot637
- u/MBrumArt
- u/AnexxShady
- u/Jefrilponkan
- u/Kabelus
- u/Teixe-Arts
- u/Cuddling-Hellhound
- u/alliebriggsart
- u/_castace
- u/Golden_armor14
- u/Vinneira
- u/Yasha_Ingren
By votes
- u/Vagelio
- u/captdiablo
- u/Phill-Art
- u/Weeeizard
- u/artofrengin
- u/and_nobody_cares
- u/thomas_dim
- u/Iromonik
- u/JasamArt
- u/RodWolf_OakenArt
- u/Cybernite
- u/z4m97
- u/flygohr
- u/hitrothetraveler
- u/Octobits
- u/[deleted]
- u/Qopster
- u/Ryuutsu
- u/DharmaBluesFR
- u/ReqOnDeck
- u/ZyraDog
- u/darthjazzhands
- u/AnthropomorphizedIce
- u/snazzisarah
- u/mresler
- u/MBrumArt
- u/Teixe-Arts
- u/DarwinsPrettyWasps
- u/ElkMammoth947
- u/CuronHifor
- u/SunfireElfAmaya
- u/Nearby-Worth-3798
- u/Mini_Squatch
- u/dracodruid2
- u/kierjames
- u/FlickFreaks
- u/Popular_Zombie_2977
- u/Iceey
- u/swobot
- u/shawright
- u/bobbystrain
- u/OTemptatiousNepenthe
- u/DisappointingHero
- u/Minh_R62
- u/ARighteousOne
- u/Harkale-Linai
- u/thomasputmanart
- u/Cuddling-Hellhound
- u/Yasha_Ingren
- u/Winter-Tooth7727
- u/Bluoenix
- u/IronBoundManzer
- u/Martin_Horde
- u/McLuvi
- u/SeductiveWarlock
- u/RS_Someone
- u/Md-artwork
- u/OutrageousView2057
- u/jp_muzz
- u/Xyzwarrior999
- u/TheGnomeBard
- u/tbird23662002
- u/abreannap
- u/KingFerdidad
- u/BetterBandicoot637
- u/AnexxShady
- u/Jefrilponkan
- u/Kabelus
- u/alliebriggsart
- u/_castace
- u/Golden_armor14
- u/Vinneira
- u/TonyTsillis
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FAQ
r/fantasyartists — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/fantasyartists have?
r/fantasyartists has approximately 27,216 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/fantasyartists created?
r/fantasyartists was created on November 30, 2015 (10 years ago).
What is r/fantasyartists about?
This community serves as a marketplace for professional fantasy artists, connecting them with clients seeking high-quality artwork for various projects, including self-publishing and gaming. Members showcase their portfolios, discuss techniques, and share resources related to fantasy art. The focus on professional standards and pricing distinguishes this community from other…
What subreddits are similar to r/fantasyartists?
Communities similar to r/fantasyartists include r/dndcommissions, r/tabletopartists, r/gamedevjobs, r/comissions, r/artistsforhire.
Who are the most active posters on r/fantasyartists?
The most frequent posters on r/fantasyartists include u/flygohr, u/captdiablo, u/artofrengin.
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