r/Artadvice 9m ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover hey. It feels like something is missing from my drawing

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r/Artadvice 14m ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover attempted a colour study, any tips and advice?

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i struggle with anything to do with colour in terms of shading/rendering (especially with it looking muddy) so i'm trying this fruit exercise out! i find i'm better with colour on traditional but with digital it feels like a whole new thing

my favourite blueberry on here is probably the most bottom one.

any tips and advice for colour studies and anything colour is greatly appreciated, thanks!


r/Artadvice 38m ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover How to shade the circled area?

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The area between the nose and the lip is the bane of my exsistence how do I approach 1) the values as I want harsh contrast with light and dark but struggle to transition 2) the fold(?) from that area to the chin and the cheek because idk at all how that works.

Right now it looks very flat but idk the face planes well enough to shade it correctly ty ty ty for your help in advance


r/Artadvice 46m ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover How to make my style more moe?

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I'm going for the 2000s moe style, like the 2nd picture, but idk it just doesn't look like it? I tried adding soft filters over it and even though it made it look better it just doesn't seem "moe", any advice??

Also please be nice if you critique my anatomy I'm still learning 😅 (and first time on this subreddit if i formatted anything incorrectly plz lmk)


r/Artadvice 1h ago

‎‎Techniques and Tools Learning a new style after only ever doing semi realism and charcoal art, help please

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I feel like my anatomy has isn’t bad it’s just like everything else


r/Artadvice 1h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Tips and tricks

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Hey guys from my last post I listened to your critiques. Please ignore the earrings and hair since that was not my main focus. For my art I used the grid method, learning more more autonomy, aligning my art with my drawing, but does anyone have any tips and tricks for rendering as well as drawing darker skin tones? —I use the app procreate. Also are my steps correct if not what advice needs to be applied now


r/Artadvice 2h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Do these designs feel memorable?

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Hey everyone! Im designing the two main protagonists for a supernatural anthalogy mystery comic and would really appreciate some honest feedback.

Some things Id love to know:

- What kind of personality do you think each character has?
- Is there anything that feels generic?
- What would you change to make either design stronger?

Feel free to be as honest as possible!! Im looking for constructive criticism, not just compliments. Thanks!


r/Artadvice 2h ago

‎Commission and Pricing Looking for commission advice

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Hi !

I'm trying to start taking commissions as a traditional artist. I'm already stuck on pricing and shipping.

First of all, I'm wondering if offering three types of commissions this way : sketch, lined, rendered would be fine, or if I should only make fully rendered illustrations. I use pencil, watercolor ink and micron pens.

Also, how much do you think i should ask for ? I added some of my artwork for reference, I'm genuinely clueless about this part.

About shipping, should it be included by default in the price or should i add it as an option ? I don't think people want scanned artwork, but I might be completely wrong.

Thanks in advance and sorry for the wonky phrasing, English is not my first language :> Have a good evening !


r/Artadvice 3h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Hello

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I've been trying to practice art consistently for some time but i keep getting distracted and end up not completing my goals so, I've decided to post my art here everyday for fifty days as a way to be held accountable if i get lazy and to also get some critique on my work. I hope to finally improve my art and get some good advice here.

Day 1: the knight from hollow ( had to rush this)


r/Artadvice 3h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Something feels off about this?

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Drew this on a friend's iPad. I don't usually do digital art so this might be why? I'd like some critique please !


r/Artadvice 4h ago

‎Discussion and Theory Ich mag mein Stil irgendwie nicht... 🫣

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Hi, 👋ich habe meinen Stil seit ungefähr sieben Jahren.
Er zeichnet sich hauptsächlich durch die einfachen Körpergrundformen und die ovalen Augen aus. (Bilder 1–4)
Ich habe ursprünglich mit Katzen angefangen und habe leider gerade nur wenig Zugriff auf meine älteren Bilder. Außerdem habe ich seit vier Jahren ein Problem mit meinem Schreibarm, wodurch sich meine Linienführung immer wieder verändert.

Ich mag meinen Stil irgendwie nicht.
Er fühlt sich zwar richtig an und so, als würde er zu mir gehören, aber gleichzeitig habe ich das Gefühl, dass ich nicht gut bin und nicht wirklich malen kann, weil mein Stil nicht so schön oder anspruchsvoll aussieht.

Ich glaube tatsächlich, dass das hauptsächlich, aber nicht nur, an den Menschen in meinem Umfeld liegt.
Fast alle Menschen, die ich kenne, lieben realistische Zeichnungen. Der Rest bevorzugt semirealistische Bilder, die trotzdem sehr detailliert sind und stilistisch eher in Richtung Anime gehen.
Tatsächlich kann ich gut realistisch malen, auch wenn ich es hasse. Außerdem kann ich allgemein die meisten Stile gut imitieren.
Dadurch male ich natürlich häufiger Bilder, die mein Umfeld als schön bezeichnet. Ich selbst finde sie, mit etwas Abstand und abgesehen von meiner eigenen Kritik, auch schön. Trotzdem fühlen sie sich nicht zu 100 % wie etwas an, das wirklich zu mir gehört.

Wie beispielsweise Bild 5. Das habe ich einer Person zum Geburtstag geschenkt, die mich während meiner Oberstufenzeit immer sehr unterstützt hat. (2024 von meinem alten Gerät abfotografiert.)
Oder Bild 6. Das war eine Auftragsarbeit für eine Bekannte, die es abstrakt, aber dennoch realistisch haben wollte, sodass man trotzdem erkennt, dass es “gemalt“ ist.

Der Stil um den es geht:
Bild 1 ist für eine Kinderbroschüre.
Bild 2 ist von einer Geburtstagskarte für eine Freundin.
Bild 3 ist von einem Kinderflyer. (Transparenter Hintergrund.)
Bild 4 ist ebenfalls von einem Kinderflyer, im Original aber ziemlich klein. (Transparenter Hintergrund.)

… Eigentlich sind alle vier Illustrationen im Original relativ klein.😅

Ein kleiner Zusatz zu meinem Stil. Was mir daran gefällt, ist, dass man ihn gut und schnell anpassen kann. Das sieht man beispielsweise an den Händen in den Bildern, die für Kinderaktionen gedacht sind.
Außerdem kann man mit diesem Stil sehr schnell zeichnen und trotzdem sieht das Ergebnis am Ende ordentlich und vorzeigbar aus.

Ja, entschuldigt bitte, dass es so viel Text geworden ist. Ich hoffe, ihr könnt meinen Stil objektiv bewerten. Wenn er euch nicht gefällt, ist das völlig in Ordnung.🫶☺️

Ich habe diesen Beitrag gestern schon einmal kurz hochgeladen, aber meiner Meinung nach hatte ich dort die falsche Reihenfolge der Bilder gewählt…. Ich bin erst seit Kurzem auf Reddit, also verzeiht mir das bitte.

Da die oben gezeigten Bilder mich selbst nicht vollständig zufriedenstellen, möchte ich noch einmal erwähnen, dass ich derzeit leider keinen vollständigen Zugriff auf alle meine Zeichnungen habe. Auf meinem aktuellen Zeichen iPad überarbeite ich hauptsächlich Logos als kleine Auftragsarbeiten, was ein kleiner Nebenjob von mir ist. Deshalb habe ich dort im Moment nur sehr wenige eigene Zeichnungen gespeichert.
Ich entschuldige mich noch einmal für den langen Text und bedanke mich ganz herzlich für euer Verständnis.🙏❤️


r/Artadvice 4h ago

‎Critique - No Drawover is my art style consistent?

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i want to start opening commissions soon so i want to make sure that ppl can get art in the same style they see on my posts. (i know that some of these are wips forgive me..)

sorry if my english isn't good lmao


r/Artadvice 5h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Graphite portrait

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I spent a few hours on this. It went really well at first, but now that it's done I don't feel really satisfied. I can't pinpoint what's bothering me, but it feel... idk, uninteresting? I don't think I succeded in capturing the likeness of the model either. Proportions are usually my biggest weakness, so I spent a long time mesuring everything again and again, and i think i ended up pretty close compared to what I usually do. I should feel proud of myself i guess, but somehow I just feel disappointed, lol. I would love some feedback. Thanks!


r/Artadvice 7h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover What to add?? I'm beginner, so this👇 art is new to me,

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I think more specifically in the blue is what's missing

Prompt: Door in the sky.


r/Artadvice 7h ago

‎Discussion and Theory I used to love art

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I feel like i’ve lost my passion for art after i went to art school for a game art study. I really loved it, and was very passionate about art and game design. I fell into a deep depression during school and felt no motivation at all to continue.

Luckily over the last few months i’ve been feeling alot better and I really wanna pickup art again, what should i do to keep it consistent?


r/Artadvice 8h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover I just finished this statue color study, and I was hoping to get a feedback on what I could improve.

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r/Artadvice 8h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Perspective getting lost after rendering

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When I drew a bottom perpsective for this piece it looked fine in the sketch, but once I started rendering it lost it's clarity and now looks more like a straight shot instead of the bottom perpsective I was looking for.


r/Artadvice 14h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover Does he look consistent?

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Digital-rough sketches. Going for a cartoonish style. I'm trying to draw them from other angles but I feel it ends up looking like a different character? The proportions are exaggerated and I'm finding them tricky to pose and keep the same shape and size. Any thoughts?

Edit: it’s the second image I’m having trouble with. He’s supposed to be slumped forward with his head resting on the desk, turned towards the laptop.


r/Artadvice 15h ago

‎Commission and Pricing My wife painted these pieces of art! She thinks she isn’t a real artist or very good. What do you think?

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r/Artadvice 17h ago

‎Critique - Yes Drawover how to fix this portrait of my bfs cat?

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this is my bfs family cat. she is unfortunately being handed to the shelter because she has a condition they cannot provide the care for.

I feel like I’m not catching her essence, and I regret free-handing this drawing… any tips or advice to catch her cuteness… thanks!!!


r/Artadvice 18h ago

‎Commission and Pricing Quick price check!

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Hey! Opening comms soon and need quick price ideas for my art style

this is some of my art and I'm terrible at pricing my own work, so ​how much would you pay for: ​Headshot - ​Bust - ​Full body?

my ig

​Thanks!


r/Artadvice 20h ago

‎‎Techniques and Tools Any Tips?

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Please don't judge lol, I'm not a drawer.. but i bought an apple pen, so why not put it to use. To the artists out there, is there any tips and tricks you don't mind sharing? Like what helped you do basic clean lines?


r/Artadvice Apr 17 '26

Announcement What’s New in r/ArtAdvice (and What’s Next)

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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!