r/painting

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Welcome to /r/Painting!
Functioning like an artist cooperative gallery, this is the place where beginning to advanced painters display their work in an ongoing group discussion. Artists who post their work are strongly encouraged to interact with their fellow subscribers and be prepared to discuss their concept, process & technique.

Notice: This subreddit is not actively monitored, so the posts here are only a small subset of what exists on reddit.

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to r/painting by Brit_Bratt

4 days ago

Well this one was therapeutic

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to r/painting by Acrobatic-Arm-1868

1 day ago

The processes of painting my old boy

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to r/painting by jimmusilpainter

1 week ago

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My most popular paintings of 2024

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to r/painting by Idontknow649

3 weeks ago

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My new oil painting

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to r/painting by Rushing_Bat1

3 weeks ago

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Had some motivation to paint this recently

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to r/painting by DeterminedCookie

1 month ago

My first acrylic

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to r/painting by MeisterBeans

1 week ago

Preview thumbnail for I have severe ADHD and struggle to finish most of my art, but I found this unfinished painting on the sidewalk and decided to finish it myself. I’ve been embarrassed to share because it took me so long, but I’m actually still very proud of it. image

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I have severe ADHD and struggle to finish most of my art, but I found this unfinished painting on the sidewalk and decided to finish it myself. I’ve been embarrassed to share because it took me so long, but I’m actually still very proud of it.

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to r/painting by jul_ustin

7 hours ago

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Watercolor self portrait I sent to contest in Cordoba. Wish me luck :)

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to r/painting by -nothankya

3 weeks ago

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Is my work gallery ready? What can I do to improve? Honesty and brutality needed.

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to r/painting by JeradShealey

1 month ago

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The Queen Rat

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to r/painting by Viridian_Foxx

1 month ago

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A self portrait I completed from life today. Critiques welcome.

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to r/painting by Phillip-My-Cup

3 weeks ago

My third oil painting

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to r/painting by Parking_Upper

1 month ago

Painting I did a few years ago looking for advice.

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to r/painting by doomlabrieArt

1 month ago

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My first oil after four years painting with acrylics.

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to r/painting by myriyevskyy

1 month ago

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This is my work that I want to share with you all

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1 month ago 1 comment

to r/painting by howyoufeeltripp

1 month ago

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What should I title this?

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to r/painting by Ok_Apple_8454

1 month ago

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My latest acrylic painting 🌿

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1 month ago 1 comment

to r/painting by GlobalWorldliness602

1 month ago

Geap w/logo

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to r/painting by TrollinDaGalaxy

1 month ago

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Is this worthy of a gaudy gold frame?

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2 months ago 1 comment

to r/painting by powpoi_purpose

3 weeks ago

Finished Piece

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to r/painting by breanmayer16

2 months ago

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Should I add to this or leave it?

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2 months ago 1 comment

to r/painting by mieksterr

4 weeks ago

Titan 440x piston rod is always moving?

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2 months ago

to r/painting by FindMe_Come

2 months ago

I've been wanting to pull my paints out again

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to r/painting by Unapologetic_Dork

3 months ago

My First Time Using Oils!

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to r/painting by Konekom4ru

3 months ago

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feel free to comment your first thought :)

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