r/illustration
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How to think about r/illustration
The community is dedicated to the art of illustration, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques from traditional to digital. Members share their work, seek feedback, and engage in discussions about artistic processes, tools, and inspirations. The distinct focus on various mediums like gouache, lineart, and sketching fosters a rich environment for both aspiring and established artists to connect and grow.
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Audience
Participants in this community range from hobbyists to professional illustrators, typically aged between 18 and 35. They are passionate about art and illustration, often seeking inspiration, critiques, and tips. The vibe is generally supportive and encouraging, with members valuing creativity, skill development, and artistic expression.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes original artwork, process videos, and tutorials, while low-effort posts or blatant self-promotion tend to be downvoted. Members appreciate detailed descriptions of techniques and tools used. Posting frequency varies, but consistent engagement with the community is encouraged, especially through constructive comments and feedback on others' work.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach this community with authenticity and a focus on value rather than direct promotion. Sharing educational content, such as tutorials or insights into the artistic process, can resonate well. Collaborations with artists or sponsoring challenges can also foster positive engagement. However, overt advertising or irrelevant content may lead to backlash from members who prioritize genuine artistic discourse.
Top keywords
What r/illustration 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/Cretalyst
- u/OgnjenPavkovicArt
- u/Segrons
- u/[deleted]
- u/jinglejude
- u/KristjanaArts
- u/killianart_
- u/valeria_ko_art
- u/adohan
- u/lorenzodalessandro
- u/HS_illustrator
- u/J_Babe87
- u/chinhdwc
- u/panisdrawing2000
- u/Kouza-nagi
- u/oksanaivanikart
- u/ArucardPL
- u/Elena_Cherish
- u/rusticfoxxy
- u/mystelheim
- u/Robofroote
- u/Nick_Sirotich
- u/keqwi_
- u/Zakoriart
- u/trucluong
- u/Powderbrush_Art
- u/dell02
- u/lrtnms
- u/rlblackink
- u/YouCouldDoItBruce
- u/DanteLeo24
- u/mochimunn2000
- u/aidomarchives
- u/chihaoto
- u/Lucasboart
- u/mnnabb
- u/Hfkfe
- u/adrianserghie
- u/i-am-Tiago-Souza
- u/jimmylamstudio
- u/ChillOUT_LoFi
- u/CrystalChaCha
- u/Original_Mastodon_68
- u/Lundsfryd
- u/renaborjas
- u/Lucracia07
- u/Everiet
- u/your_good_neighbor
- u/StiliyanWasHere
- u/nuneskart
- u/iwishihadbetterteeth
- u/GuidanceArtistic47
- u/theorherkangaphant
- u/sorenselleslagh
- u/foxyandpaper
- u/gb_paint
- u/cryptic_goose
- u/DingleMuffins
- u/artofyogurt
- u/Brunothim
- u/ellen_s_art
- u/okvl_artist
- u/bapakvampir
- u/alekivz
- u/MorningCall_9
- u/skelobite
- u/beckerdraw
- u/capnkrool
- u/Buttermymuttenchops
- u/Rafadanado33
- u/tinybard2
- u/MarkThedi
- u/OssuanArt
- u/TheObliviousOwl
- u/Volonteville
- u/Arianafastier
- u/rjskcch
- u/jaehjlee
- u/miguel5103
- u/plobster
- u/Nussaywatercolor
- u/teenybub
- u/allgoodbro
- u/Bobrowsdower
- u/zandra_paints
- u/Michaeldriver
- u/Magic_Illustrator
- u/thatohora
- u/Girvvy
- u/sime1art
- u/Cattolino
- u/andrewaprilio
- u/gmoshiro
- u/AnnaMensch
- u/digduggod12
- u/willcordell1998
- u/Meat-hat
- u/AspiringOccultist4
- u/Ravekat1
- u/Colinszz
By votes
- u/Cretalyst
- u/jinglejude
- u/killianart_
- u/HS_illustrator
- u/OgnjenPavkovicArt
- u/[deleted]
- u/Robofroote
- u/J_Babe87
- u/valeria_ko_art
- u/adohan
- u/DanteLeo24
- u/lorenzodalessandro
- u/AstralGrave
- u/MorningCall_9
- u/Lundsfryd
- u/CrystalChaCha
- u/skelobite
- u/KristjanaArts
- u/Original_Mastodon_68
- u/alekivz
- u/Embarrassed-Bet-8385
- u/Nick_Sirotich
- u/rusticfoxxy
- u/ArucardPL
- u/beckerdraw
- u/Buttermymuttenchops
- u/Forsaken_Ad1923
- u/oksanaivanikart
- u/capnkrool
- u/your_good_neighbor
- u/Lucracia07
- u/Rafadanado33
- u/ninadrawsalot
- u/LAUS_art
- u/YouCouldDoItBruce
- u/aidomarchives
- u/StiliyanWasHere
- u/kylogram
- u/OssuanArt
- u/tinybard2
- u/kgehrmann
- u/Space_Velvet
- u/SamPughArt
- u/chinhdwc
- u/mnnabb
- u/jamesshedden
- u/rjskcch
- u/SympathyAfter4336
- u/Volonteville
- u/jaehjlee
- u/theorherkangaphant
- u/Mona_Lisa24
- u/ForestAuraJason
- u/Holipher
- u/Captt_Jack
- u/shaferbrown
- u/semiscribbled
- u/Everiet
- u/plobster
- u/Pyotr_Kovalenko
- u/Elena_Cherish
- u/TheObliviousOwl
- u/ingmarjarve
- u/Michaeldriver
- u/brookebohn
- u/-Connick
- u/mochimunn2000
- u/keqwi_
- u/HolyTrinityMusik
- u/Powderbrush_Art
- u/nenasmint
- u/alifetobemade
- u/MarkThedi
- u/ginkgowhale
- u/Magic_Illustrator
- u/occultinks
- u/hduc
- u/thatohora
- u/Nussaywatercolor
- u/trucluong
- u/holyscheetos
- u/YazzleBedazzle
- u/iwishihadbetterteeth
- u/Zakoriart
- u/vveeville
- u/artman_16
- u/gb_paint
- u/nuneskart
- u/foxyandpaper
- u/chihaoto
- u/oceanlo6
- u/Minaxie
- u/Uzas_Back
- u/ZanorinSeregris
- u/riazzz
- u/KalElButthead
- u/GuidanceArtistic47
- u/Dangerous-Argument91
- u/teegee_97
- u/IBeDrawing
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/TheRealFakePsuedo
- u/Antiherowriting
- u/M1ssy_M3
- u/ttampico
- u/bolting_volts
- u/DokDokWhozThere
- u/Waitthk
- u/InterimFatGuy
- u/SplitLevel17
- u/Felidaeh_
- u/Michelle111111_
- u/Crafty_Editor_4155
- u/LegendaryOutlaw
- u/onyxengine
- u/burgergloo
- u/evil_illustrator
- u/Ok-Connection5112
- u/unbitious
- u/guido_lois
- u/GreenArcher808
- u/concept_I
- u/AdAppropriate7669
- u/mangababe
- u/Then-Ad-4944
- u/Alive-Wall9274
- u/joedude
- u/chutzcraft
- u/Secure-Technology-78
- u/twoCascades
- u/Arcendus
- u/Big_Dick_Satyr
- u/Bones7274
- u/blondegoblin512
- u/HelMort
- u/Odd_Sun5753
- u/yodaboy209
- u/Cualquieraaa
- u/doornroosje
- u/mojomcm
- u/Bigbrowndogrexr00fer
- u/AmidalaBills
- u/red_sutter
- u/d-sane8
- u/-doobs
- u/AspiringOccultist4
- u/lonesurvivor112
- u/19_o7
- u/Alice-the-Author
- u/YTSweetArt
- u/biggdogg7
- u/AppleJackzo
- u/DuckGrammar
- u/SnooPeripherals5969
- u/Careful_Cherry4216
- u/tagoean
- u/bob-the-blob-
- u/lorenzodalessandro
- u/SadcoreEmpire168
- u/A_Light_Spark
- u/simplsurvival
- u/Adsnaylor0161
- u/Andrewmationii
- u/marsthemenace
- u/blowonmybootiehole
- u/curdledoats
- u/AngryFerret805
- u/Ponchowhalla
- u/GrimGravycdn
- u/StoneyBaloney5683
- u/Altruistic-Sector479
- u/Creativenamearewedo
- u/Get_a_Grip_comic
- u/World-Tight
- u/Obfusc8er
- u/GsTSaien
- u/romeoartiglia
- u/Starold
- u/LaikaReturns
- u/vipcopboop
- u/Wyntier
- u/ArMcK
- u/Jeb_the_Worm
- u/josterfosh
- u/BrutalSock
- u/Lacroix_Wolf
- u/_TheLibrarianOfBabel
- u/_artbabe95
- u/Critical_Garbage_119
- u/Arc-Tangent
- u/AnonaLee
- u/Jen0BIous
- u/BadbadwickedZoot
- u/StarLit360
- u/mr_abiLLity
- u/GaffJuran
- u/Brizzd
- u/DigDougArt
- u/DeKlaasVaag
- u/drunk_funky_chipmunk
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/kylogram
- u/Cualquieraaa
- u/twoCascades
- u/Bighero__
- u/downrightlazy
- u/ttampico
- u/Franz_Thieppel
- u/concept_I
- u/thissomebomboclaat
- u/agaric
- u/Squall74656
- u/Eis_ber
- u/gorgon_heart
- u/FormerOrphanCrippler
- u/QueerDovah
- u/AllNamesAreAMistake
- u/Falstaffe
- u/Crafty_Editor_4155
- u/Murky_Isopod_7387
- u/Middle_Promise
- u/Puzzled-Average-5668
- u/tydude45
- u/th3r3dp3n
- u/killianart_
- u/niggejdave
- u/ShoujoSprinkles
- u/SoraNgin
- u/SmokingFoxArt
- u/Chelsea-Wren
- u/sephirothxxl
- u/alekivz
- u/Obfusc8er
- u/SecondSonOfMedusa
- u/_catladybug_
- u/derpiepo
- u/Sam-245
- u/SomeWeirdoOnTheNet
- u/Quinquilharia
- u/hologramburger
- u/ByThePowerOfDUSKULL_
- u/Taido_Inukai
- u/Ammaranthh
- u/josack1121
- u/NinaTwoFingers
- u/AdvancedPrize1732
- u/Artneedsmorefloof
- u/AdAppropriate7669
- u/ruth4life
- u/TheDudeness33
- u/Skatman_Crothers
- u/konijntjesbroek
- u/Arc-Tangent
- u/pomod
- u/Kooky-Dealer-6878
- u/LegendaryOutlaw
- u/metashdw
- u/ouraura
- u/Theotar
- u/No-Significance-7355
- u/M1ssy_M3
- u/LaikaReturns
- u/TheTransistorMan
- u/AlienAmerican1
- u/Messianiclegacy
- u/Ns53
- u/Critical_Garbage_119
- u/Felidaeh_
- u/Miltade_Ares
- u/MrGuiggles
- u/dentalflossers
- u/gaynator_9000
- u/Oswalf22
- u/freyncis
- u/TheGhostofWoodyAllen
- u/AysheDaArtist
- u/kumaba
- u/Specialist_Cup1715
- u/Submarine_Pirate
- u/MrSubmission
- u/shaferbrown
- u/octology
- u/Incontinentia-B
- u/rightthenwatson
- u/Rasciro-quebrada
- u/capnkrool
- u/xAngelusNex
- u/nulliusansverba
- u/Arcendus
- u/coreytiger
- u/Hecticbuttering
- u/Cold-Movie-1482
- u/ZRhoREDD
- u/Chumbo665
- u/rootblossom
- u/pale_toast
- u/Wyntier
- u/frickidyfook
- u/nicolenyte
- u/RNG_MRCOOKED
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FAQ
r/illustration — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/illustration have?
r/illustration has approximately 950,624 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/illustration created?
r/illustration was created on January 25, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/illustration about?
The community is dedicated to the art of illustration, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques from traditional to digital. Members share their work, seek feedback, and engage in discussions about artistic processes, tools, and inspirations. The distinct focus on various mediums like gouache, lineart, and sketching fosters a rich environment for both aspiring and…
What subreddits are similar to r/illustration?
Communities similar to r/illustration include r/digitalart, r/drawing, r/painting, r/sketches, r/watercolor.
Who are the most active posters on r/illustration?
The most frequent posters on r/illustration include u/Cretalyst, u/OgnjenPavkovicArt, u/Segrons.
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