Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/ArtistLounge?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
- 412,179 members
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- posting limited to approved users
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A place for artists from all art-related subs and beyond to come together and discuss art, our lives as artists, discuss art culture, and share advice and techniques in a positive, nurturing manner. No ranting, venting or complaining. We are Anti-AI. Please check out r/ArtBusiness to discuss topics related to business, careers, social media, clients etc.
What its rules say about promotion
Keep post discussion based and about art. No drama posts.
We are a discussion subreddit, not a self-promo subreddit. Do not make posts about niche drama situations. (See rule about witch-hunting) Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules
No AI
No AI - We do not support the use of AI including Gen AI. Anyone who is promoting AI or sharing AI images will have their posts and comments removed.
No selling, promoting, or advertising. No hiring or soliciting. No surveys or discord links.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules
All 11 rules of r/ArtistLounge
- Read the rules and search the sub before posting.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - Be kind and courteous to all users.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - Keep post discussion based and about art. No drama posts.
We are a discussion subreddit, not a self-promo subreddit. Do not make posts about niche drama situations. (See rule about witch-hunting) Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - No business related posts (r/Artbusiness).
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - No AI
No AI - We do not support the use of AI including Gen AI. Anyone who is promoting AI or sharing AI images will have their posts and comments removed. - No venting, ranting, complaining, doom & gloom, mental health, etc. posts.
Go to r/ArtRanting instead. Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - No image-only posts, no critique requests. Spark discussion.
We have disabled images and links in posts. If you need to share an image regarding an art supply or something related to our subreddit, please do so in the comments. Our focus is on discussion and questions. Critiques belong to r/artcrit or r/learntodraw or r/digitalarttutorials. We are no longer hosting critique sessions. Aggressive crossposts from other communities will also be removed. https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/comments/1pcsilp/image_sharing_guidelines_promoswatermarks/ - No asking the sub to do your art homework or choose your artschool
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - No selling, promoting, or advertising. No hiring or soliciting. No surveys or discord links.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - Art sharing and making friends in megathreads only.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules - No witch hunt or doxing.
Please check our full rules here : https://www.reddit.com/r/ArtistLounge/wiki/rules
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