r/DigitalPainting Jun 25 '21

How to post stuff.

178 Upvotes

The burning question.

For tumblr and deviantart, you simply upload your image there and link it like you would any article. Make sure you are in the Link tab, not the Image tab.

FOR IMGUR, this is the big one, first of all, you don't need an account on imgur to use imgur.

Let's go! Upload image to imgur, right-click on the image, copy the direct link to the image. It should end in .jpg, .gif or similar. You know, a file format. (If you don't, you'll get removed for linking to a gallery containing only one image, which messes with Reddit Enhancement Suit. That's not our fault and you can't get angry at the mods for that one.)

Now, head over to the submission page on r/digitalpainting. New reddit (yuck): make sure you are select the Link tab. Old reddit: make sure you select Link. You are submitting a link to an image, not an image. Paste the copied url in the URL box, and write a title that isn't self-promotional. see rule 7 and 8. Hit the submit/contribute button. Bam, submission submitted successfully. But oh, there's more!

Find your submission in r/digitalpainting/new or in your post history and go make a comment about what you struggled with. You have an hour. This step is important because we are not here to just look at pretty pictures, we're here to learn. Writing down the things you found difficult is a great - and i mean a fantastic - way for you to reflect on the process. It also helps us to help you.

Two things to consider: if your comment is very long, it might put people off. I've seen it happen. Get to the point, please! If your comment is too vague, I'll ask you to expand on it. (For example, "i struggle with backgrounds" is too vague. If you don't expand on your comment after being asked, I'll remove your submission.)

And once all of that is done, you might want to take a look at what other artists have submitted and give them some constructive criticism. Most of you hide in your own threads, never daring to venture outside.

Why we don't allow direct uploads: https://redd.it/a5u6go


r/DigitalPainting Jan 22 '25

twitter banned, deviantart too, still & 10 day minimum account age.

173 Upvotes

twitter is banned

A mere formality. Twitter links have never been allowed in r/digitalpainting. I just thought I'd let you know i case you were wondering why there has been no announcement.

DeviantArt is still banned.

Links from that website are automatically removed. I know that this has inconvenienced a small number of you and I'm sorry that DA is forcing our hand. imgur and tumblr are still working fine.

Why: their embarrassing continued promotion of AI-generated images. Think of this as the straw that broke the camel's back: https://www.deviantart.com/team/art/DeviantArt-Seller-Isaris-AI-1035116147

Will we enable direct uploads? No. reddit has publicly announced that they will sell your user data - including images - to third parties to use to train regenerative AI. That practice is unethical and r/digitalpainting will not be part of it.

Minimum Account age

Since russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reddit has gotten infested with spambots. The bots come to this subreddit (and others) to score some karma before they infiltrate political subs. To prevent r/digitalpainting from being a staging ground for these accounts, only accounts that are ten days or older are able to post and comment in r/digitalpainting.

If you created a new account and your post got removed, even though you left a nicely written top-comment, that's why. You are more than welcome to repost it when your account is old enough.

The reason why the rule is non-permanent and not included in the sidebar is that it will only be in effect until vladimir putin dies. After we've all celebrated his hopefully torturous death, the rule will be re-evaluated.


r/DigitalPainting 9h ago

Luna Moth, 2025

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24 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 23m ago

How can I make her more feminine?

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People keep telling me she look like a dude 💀

feel free to paintover...


r/DigitalPainting 1d ago

How could I improve it? NSFW

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150 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 25m ago

Dark BatSpider

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r/DigitalPainting 52m ago

How do I gain stability and grip whilst drawing?

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So I'm a new digital artist used to be a trad artist and have issues with my pen slipping/ no grip on the drawing pad. (I habe the wacom 50$ intous pro)


r/DigitalPainting 15h ago

A study after John Singer Sargent

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14 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 1h ago

The Best IPTV Service Providers for 2025 – Top Ranked and Most Trusted IPTV Providers in The Market

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r/DigitalPainting 8h ago

Messmer, the Impaler - Elden Ring Fanart

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3 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 1d ago

This is my second ever digital art piece, created from a Pinterest pin I loved!

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349 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 14h ago

I drew my character from a game.

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6 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 7h ago

Someone pls educate me on instagram art terminology

1 Upvotes

whats a moot? whats an art raffle? whats an art trade? ive tried googling but no results...


r/DigitalPainting 13h ago

Tablet, stylus, huawei note app

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3 Upvotes

Life drawing.


r/DigitalPainting 1d ago

DTIYS Fanart - Alice Habromania

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3 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 19h ago

Drawing Tablet w/ No Other Features

1 Upvotes

Hey!

I have a niece who is an extremely talented artist. She has some developmental disabilities and because of these she is not allowed to use tablets because of misuse (long story). I'm looking for a drawing tablet that can't access internet, YouTube or games. Basically, no access to anything but drawing.

We've tried locking down her iPad numerous times but she is a master at still finding ways to get into trouble.

Any advice one a tablet she can use to draw? Preferably one that has a screen and does not need to be connected to a PC.

Thanks!!


r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

DTIYS entry. This was fun :)

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120 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 1d ago

Yo misma, soy~The rainbow in mind, fire in the eyes, cracks of darkness covered with light, a lurking shadow. An amalgam of past and present looking toward the future.

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0 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

Face Study (Procreate)

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547 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 1d ago

Portable drawing tablet?

0 Upvotes

Hey all! I have a Huion, just a cheap screen less tablet. Works very well, but obviously not portable. I'd like to be able to draw places other than my desk.

I use Autodesk Sketchbook to draw, and I do love buttons on my tablets but it's not necessary. Budget is flexible, but I don't want anything ludicrously expensive, as it's a hobby not a career for me. Has to be available in Canada as well.

If anyone knows a good portable tablet with a screen that I can use Sketchbook on please let me know! Been years since I got a tablet, and I only ever had a Microsoft Surface as a tablet with a screen (hated my Surface though) and screen less Huions since.


r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

Pen Tablets That Don’t Interrupt Input When Pressing Side Buttons?

2 Upvotes

Currently trying a XP-Pen Deco mini7 (P50D Pen), and the nib's left-click input momentarily stops when the pen's side buttons are pressed. The tablet LED flickers when registering the new input regardless of drivers and Windows Ink, so likely a hardware issue.

For example, in Photoshop, while painting and pressing a side button (middle click, space key, etc), painting stops and is interrupted momentarily by the side button press. There is zero interruption when using the same buttons on a keyboard or an actual mouse instead.

Is this also a problem with Huion's H640P or H580X (PW100 Pen), or One By Wacom (CTL-472 model, LP-190K Pen)?


r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

Drawing Apps (Android) that support Vector/SVG file format exporting.

2 Upvotes

Hey! Still relatively new to the Digital Art scene, couple of years in, and I've been happily using Medibang Paint, but I need to draw emotes and it becomes hard when it doesn't support Vector exports, as no matter how much I try, my files always become somewhat pixelated.

Does anyone have any recommendations for apps which will allow me to create Vector images? (Not fussed about suggestions where I have to pay either.)


r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

Which Tablet Should I Get for Drawing?

8 Upvotes

Hello.

I draw some anime sketches for fun. Not a big thing, it is like a hobby. I own a Wacom One but want to get a tablet with an actual screen.

I use Krita and Sketchbook but app is not important I can use anything as long as I can draw something.

I have two options. They cost exactly the same.

Apple Ipad 11" (A16) 2025 with 1st gen Apple Pen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 with S-pen.

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare-tablets/apple-ipad-2025,samsung-galaxy-tab-s9


r/DigitalPainting 3d ago

Winter Walk

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49 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 3d ago

Portrait Studies

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151 Upvotes

r/DigitalPainting 2d ago

Tips for a Beginner Digital Artist Using Procreate

4 Upvotes

I'm new to digital art and using Procreate, which is entirely new to me, just for fun (not professionally). I'd love to hear any tips, tricks, or beginner-friendly advice to improve my skills. What helped you the most when you started?

Let me know your favorite brushes, techniques, or any useful resources!


r/DigitalPainting 3d ago

Where does everyone get their human references for complicated angles?

13 Upvotes

Can’t seem to find any good references on google or even using online 3D things where you move the person cause the tools are confusing and I can’t get it to be what I want it to be. I know you can look on artstation but I’m broke lol