r/ArtCrit 16h ago

FINALLY! The Place To Sell Your Art And An ArtCrit Casual Sub By Yours Truly

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You asked for it.

We heard you.

We delivered!

In our last news update we touched lightly on how much your words of encouragement mean to us. The sub has grown tremendously in the past year and we couldn’t be happier to see you all giving constructive feedback to one another.

We’ve also heard the people who have enjoyed our moderation style, but wanted something more lighthearted and discussion-focused. We’re also well aware that there’s a lack of subreddits where people are allowed to self-promote and advertise.

That being said, I’m happy to introduce our two new subs!

r/ArtistNook is a casual, cozy, discussion-focused sub moderated by leighabbr and myself. While r/ArtCrit has strict rules on posts, r/ArtistNook is much more laid back.

You can share information, talk about your artwork or OCs, post your work with links to your social media, and even ask for pricing help if you share the required information so people can actually help you with your prices.

This sub has been up for about two weeks, so there’s some light activity already.

We can’t wait to see you there!

r/ArtStore is an active, large sub focused on connecting artists and buyers. You can self-promote, sell your prints, advertise your commissions, shops, and handmade goods. We do not allow drop shippers or mass-produced goods of any kind.
With the holiday season approaching, this may be just the sub you need to get eyes on your work!

Leighabbr and I are so honored to be leading these communities. We’re still fine tuning them both and, like when we took charge in r/ArtCrit, we’re open to ideas and feedback.

Thank you all for your continued support! We honestly couldn’t have gotten this far without you!


r/ArtCrit 6d ago

STUDY SERIES Study Series: Part 2 - Composition

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Welcome back to the Study Series!

Moving away from values and contrast, we’re moving into the next important part of your work – composition!

Composition is the way an artist arranges the pieces of their image to help guide the viewer’s eyes where they want it to go. A strong composition can be used to create a specific mood, tell a story, create balance, and direct attention to important areas of the piece.

For those commenting, think about where your eye goes first when you look at the image. Does it feel balanced or does the image seem to “lean” to one side? Are there any distracting areas or does anything feel crowded or awkward?

Let’s work together to create stronger pieces with composition!

REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTING

Please note that all general sub rules apply (no AI, no fishing for compliments, no giving personal info, etc). Only our post requirements are different here.

- Pieces must;

a) Be no more than 6 months old and/or

b) Must still be being worked on and/or

c) Must have the intention of being recreated.

- Works must follow our NSFW rules.

- Since no context is required in these posts, draw and paint-overs are automatically expected. If you don’t want these, say so.

GIVING CRITIQUE

Only critique the piece regarding the topic of the week. If the artist would like additional critique, they can make a post in the main sub. Critiques are still expected to be constructive and polite.


r/ArtCrit 9h ago

UPDATED WORK UPDATE: perspective on the sword

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(After, before)

So trying to do this sword killed me and I decided to go with the advice to do the sword straight on, and I think that worked the best! I was trying to do fancy perspective over and over again and it just wasn’t working. Sometimes a simple answer works best!

So, I’ve finished the piece! Super happy with it!!

But before I call it finished, does anything jump out that needs fixing!?

Thank you all!

(Inspo by miapichina on insta, ref is myself so I’m not sharing that 😛)


r/ArtCrit 9h ago

Do I have "same face syndrome"?

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(No/few references used.) I already feel like I need to work on more diverse face shapes. Like I only draw oval or squareish looking heads. I'm also open to other criticism


r/ArtCrit 9h ago

My first painting

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so my goal was just to have fun with this and see the difference between achole markers and paints. i want to critiqued in the cat, hair and shading. pls don’t comment on the colors I didn’t have many colors to choose from.

it was very lightly referenced from the second pic.


r/ArtCrit 10h ago

How do we feel about the rendering?

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I've been trying to move away from cel shading all the time and into soft shading and lighting. this was just a quick piece, took about an hour or so total. No reference used.


r/ArtCrit 5h ago

Art evolution

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First drawing is from 2025

Second is from this year

No references used aside from a hero forge model I based the first drawing off of and photos I took of myself.

Looking for critique on what I can improve so I can keep getting better


r/ArtCrit 16h ago

please help me with these faces

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I think I've spent the same amount of time working on one face as I did on the entire body. I used photos of myself as a reference, but I don't feel comfy posting them. Critiques on anything else would be appreciated !


r/ArtCrit 16h ago

I didn’t use a reference for the pose or the anatomy and I want to know if there is something sticking out that looks odd anatomy or shading wise :3

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Would appreciate any constructive criticism!!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

No reference. What do I need to add to this work

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No reference. I’m stuck on this painting it’s nowhere near done but I’m stuck and it’s all watercolor if that helps


r/ArtCrit 23h ago

Struggling with eyes

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Im always struggling to get the eye on the left to look right, often resorting to a blink or hair covering, this one specifically is bothering me alot because i want it open

Currently making a base for myself so theyre going to be bald so no hair will be able to cover it 😔

No reference hand drawn


r/ArtCrit 18h ago

Idk what to do, it feles kinda bland, any tips?

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The reference was doomshroom from pvz but i tried to make it primal, but idk what to do, the craters ik are off but isk how to make it more interesting


r/ArtCrit 21h ago

Perspective pose help..

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First time trying perspective pose.. help🥹

Struggling with the arm, specifically the one on our right😞😞😞 does anyone have critics and tips? Ive been stuck sketching back and forth for hours💀💀 red lining is okay! Other 2 images are the references im using for this!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Perspective on the sword please help 😭

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Unfortunately I don’t have a reference as I don’t own a sword, and I’m not comfortable sharing the reference for the body as it is my own (lol)

But I am having trouble with making this sword look like it’s being magically summoned out of her chest as if viewed from below.

Additionally, any other critique is welcome on any other part of the painting! I will preface that this is a work in progress, so I have yet to refine details so if parts of this look blocky or unfinished that is why!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Negative space drawings are so much fun, but I’d love some feedback about my work.

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I know my work is heavily stylized, but any technique, composition, or even art philosophy critique/advice would be very much appreciated!

Included are some of my most recent works in chronological order, as well as additional images that show some reference pictures as well as my creative process along the way. I don’t really use references, other than in the one with the 3 women. I needed a refresher on what cocktail dresses look like.

Let me know what you think!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

I think something is missing. Maybe in contrast, background and composition.

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Made in Procreate using maxpack oil brushes. I’m going for an oil painting style, I don’t want it to look like a photograph so I’m trying to keep it loose. I honestly have no idea what I’m doing for the backgrounds because I usually only sketch and use graphite so help with that would be appreciated. I used references, I included them.

I think the portraits might be missing some liveliness. Any tips welcome.


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Mainly a study on fluid posing/anatomy

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I used a photograph as reference, although I've since lost it 🥲
That aside, I would mainly love to hear comments on my anatomy (particularly with natural posing, as mentioned), as well as my sense of color on human subjects.


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Weird Snake Head Perspective

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Need some help figuring out this weird perspective on a snake I'm drawing for a tarot art piece (the magician) and im kind of struggling with the head perspective. Its supposed to be looking up at the magician from curling around him, coming up from behind, but it looks weird. Not the worst, but certainly its bugging me and i cant quite figure out how to fix it.

I did use several references but none that gave me the perspective I was looking for (I didn't have them saved). Think most of the problem is coming from the bottom jaw but i dont know. Anybody got any ideas?


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Latest drawings (references used)

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Looking for advice on just body structures in general. I’m more of a round face/stylized body kinda guy, but idk if that shows in the drawings. Working on hands rn, I think that’s where I’m weakest but I also really need to work on perspective. Would like advice on where to go from here. Use references of blank poses and I redrew some things. My general goal is just to get better with anatomy, posing, and perspective. (References after each drawing of mine)


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Anatomy study

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Added the references to the second image.

I’d love some critique on the anatomy, as well as the contrast and lighting (its still wip so)

Overall, this is my first time drawing a nude character as a way to improve my skills. I chose references that would help me achieve a V-shaped body while still keeping the character slightly lean, also put the character in this pose to add some dynamism and make the piece more interesting but not too complicated. The main goal here is learning, so any constructive criticism on these aspects is very welcome!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

UPDATED WORK Is there anything wrong with the anatomy? NSFW

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I'll soon start rendering it, I want an opinion on whether anything seems off before that

Ignore the head, I haven't touched it in a while

References in the post, and photos of myself, but I don't want to include them

Previous post https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtCrit/s/qiLdJLZm3G


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Need help with the hair

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References on the second picture.

I'm kinda liking where it's going, but I really dislike the hair shape. I don't know if I should trust the process and wait until it is finished or I should change the base. The hair reference is the white blonde person on a white robe on the second picture. They are supposed to be the same person as I used the reference as the token for a RPG NPC and now I have to do a portrait of her for lore purposes.

I am open to receive any tips you have about hair painting.


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

How can I improve poses (anatomy and figure) swipe to see my practice poses.

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In my usual posts, I usually mention what I think my problem is, but when I get responses, it turns out I need to focus on something else entirely, so I won’t be doing that anymore.

Feel free to draw over/redraw my practice sketches.

That’s all from me. Thank you for your responses!


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Head size?

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Bigger or smaller head? The smaller feels more anatomically correct, but the bigger might better communicate the foreshortening. It's supposed to look like a photo being taken by the foreground guy. I'm open to other critique, but this is the main thing bugging me. No reference.


r/ArtCrit 1d ago

Chorreador | oil on canvas looking to improve depth

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This is a painting I did of my coffee method (picture attached in the end) and I’m focusing on creating depth with colors and shadows. I had done a smaller version on paper which is also attached but I tried to improve on it. Any critiques based on that depth I’m looking for (or if you catch any obvious mistakes) are appreciated!

Reference picture is slide 3
Slide 4 is the small paper study