Abstraction is the distancing of an idea from objective referents. That means, in the visual arts, pulling a depiction away from any literal, representational reference points. You can also call abstract art non-representational art.

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.

Painting with acrylic media.

For all things oil painting. We welcome all levels. We are a community here to share our love of oil painting. We have painters and lovers of paintings here. Enjoy your stay, make yourself comfortable.

This is a subreddit about art, where we are serious about art and artists, and discussing art in a mature, substantive way. *Read the rules* and observe other submissions before posting. Be on your best behavior and do not comment unless you have something meaningful and mature to say. We are strictly moderated and do not give out warnings.

A place to find out if you have a lost masterpiece or if it's just a garage sale treasure! Art in any medium is welcome. Please see below for submission guidelines, and related subreddits.

A subreddit for paintings.

A place for everything to do with watercolor painting. Submit your current paintings, give and receive critiques. Post resources such as tutorials, ask questions, learn about and the art of watercolor!

A place to share any content related to Bob Ross and The Joy of Painting!

Drawing is the act of making marks on a substrate by moving something across it.

Art Critique

The abstract world of manipulating low-viscosity acrylics to create art: pour painting, fluid painting, funnel pouring, acrylic pouring, dirty pouring, puddle pouring, flip cup pouring, fluid acrylic swipe painting, cell pouring, flow pouring, fluid acrylics, surface dipping, you name it! Please read the rules before posting.

A place for pictures and photographs.

This is a subreddit for artists to link their stores, sell their wares, and connect to people looking to purchase original art or hire artists for commissions. Buy art and get custom work from thousands of original living artists from around the world. Everything from paintings + photography + illustrations + graphic design + crafts and more . Free and easy to post and no fees for clients or artists!

Have a cool picture/story/comic that you took/wrote/drew? Feel free to show it off here and see what your fellow redditors think.

Share your crafts, tutorials, tips, and questions on all things craft related!

Aww, cripes. I didn't know I'd have to write a description. How many words is that so far, like a hundred? Soooo, yeah. Mildly interesting stuff. Stuff that interests you. Mildly. It's in the name, ffs.

You learn something new every day; what did you learn today? Submit interesting and specific facts about something that you just found out here.

The best links to click while you're stoned! Psychedelic, mindfucking, mesmerizing, reality-distorting or trippy games, video, audio & images that make a sober person feel stoned, or stoned person trip harder! Come for mindfucks and self-inflicted gaslighting. Or the hypnotic or mesmerising. Vivid colors, intense patterns. Mind-blowing science and philosophy. Chill or trippy music. Surrealism, absurdism and strangeness. Reminder: This is not a "reaction subreddit".

For those little things that are inexplicably satisfying.

Sample images from OpenAI's DALL·E 2 (dalle dall-e dall-e 2 open ai)

Unique handcrafted goods for sale from gifted artisans around the world.

A place to find and share amazing things.

Bring me all the rainbow things! Hair! Buildings! Rooms! Animals! Books! Paintings! Outfits! All of the things! The more colours the better!

This unofficial subreddit is dedicated to the stories, worlds, and magic of all things Disney! From movies, theme parks, games, music, shopping, and more, find your MAGIC with r/Disney!

I Drew A Picture -- -- Are you an artist? Post pictures you've drawn/painted here! Drawing can be in any medium. Pencil to photoshop, paint to ... uh MSPaint! -- -- NO AI ART HERE -- -- Please don't post comics, photo edits, vlogs, tutorials, or infographics. Do not post other people's art. Only your own.

A place for pixel art made from fuse beads.

INFPs never seem to lose their sense of wonder. One might say they see life through rose-colored glasses. It's as though they live at the edge of a looking-glass world where mundane objects come to life, where flora and fauna take on near-human qualities.

A forum dedicated to sharing your thrift finds - garage sales, flea markets, pawn shops, and more are all allowed. Come join our community and share your passion for the hunt with like minded people!

HungryArtists is an online community of freelance artists, designers and illustrators all looking to create custom art commissions for you! Commission an artist quickly and easily, just create an account in minutes and post your request. Artists will start replying with a range of portfolios for you to choose your best fit. Browse thousands of worldwide artists portfolios updated daily, when you find an artist that suits your budget and style just message them directly to get started.