5.3K posts analyzed Updated Jun 2026
Averages 177 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Mondays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (99%).
r/Art Traffic & Engagement r/Art Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/Art Most Active Times When r/Art Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/Art Flair Performance r/Art Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Painting | 1.6K (30.9%) | 98 |
| Digital Art | 1.2K (23.0%) | 57 |
| Drawing | 947 (18.0%) | 23 |
| Illustration | 367 (7.0%) | 24 |
| Mixed Media | 180 (3.4%) | 50 |
| Sculpture | 127 (2.4%) | 87 |
| Portrait | 121 (2.3%) | 36 |
| Political Art | 90 (1.7%) | 191 |
| Abstract | 86 (1.6%) | 29 |
| Surrealism | 59 (1.1%) | 42 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/Art Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/Art
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| digital | 1.6K (29.4%) | 61 | 2 |
| acrylic | 735 (13.9%) | 58 | 2 |
| canvas | 632 (11.9%) | 104 | 2 |
| oil | 598 (11.3%) | 151 | 3 |
| art | 515 (9.7%) | 37 | 1 |
| paper | 458 (8.6%) | 27 | 1 |
| pencil | 332 (6.3%) | 12 | 1 |
| ink | 298 (5.6%) | 58 | 1 |
| watercolor | 183 (3.5%) | 99 | 2 |
| mixed | 176 (3.3%) | 70 | 2 |
r/Art Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/Art
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 4 | 1 |
| ebay.us | 3 | 1 |
r/Art Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/Art
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
'Meep', HandToDirt, acrylic gouache on canvas, 2026
Charles de Sainte Maure, Louis-Philippe Mouchy, Sculpture, 1781
Apples, Yosuke Amemiya, Oil paint on apple wood, 2018
Dusk Fall, Eli McMullen, Acrylic & Gouache on Panel, 2022
Untitled, Obaid, Ink/Watercolor, 2026
Medusa, Dagam, Digital, 2026
Clear Boundaries, Hayden Clay, Digital 3D, 2026
Security Blanket, Cassidy Kulhanek, woven cotton blanket, 2026 [OC]
Moby Dick, Gerard Dubois, mixed media, 2023
Flame, Christopher Eweka, Digital Art, 2026
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Meep', HandToDirt, acrylic gouache on canvas, 2026 | 7.2K | 108 | image | Jun 10 |
| Charles de Sainte Maure, Louis-Philippe Mouchy, Sculpture, 1781 | 7.2K | 58 | image | Jun 27 |
| Apples, Yosuke Amemiya, Oil paint on apple wood, 2018 | 7.0K | 64 | image | Jun 22 |
| Dusk Fall, Eli McMullen, Acrylic & Gouache on Panel, 2022 | 6.5K | 59 | image | Jun 24 |
| Untitled, Obaid, Ink/Watercolor, 2026 | 5.9K | 62 | image | Jun 15 |
| Medusa, Dagam, Digital, 2026 | 5.5K | 111 | image | Jun 4 |
| Clear Boundaries, Hayden Clay, Digital 3D, 2026 | 4.9K | 61 | image | Jun 2 |
| Security Blanket, Cassidy Kulhanek, woven cotton blanket, 2026 [OC] | 4.7K | 41 | image | Jun 13 |
| Moby Dick, Gerard Dubois, mixed media, 2023 | 4.7K | 42 | image | Jun 12 |
| Flame, Christopher Eweka, Digital Art, 2026 | 3.8K | 77 | image | Jun 13 |
r/Art Audience Overlap r/Art Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/Art FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/Art
What's the best time to post on r/Art?
Based on posting volume, r/Art is most active on Mondays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/Art?
r/Art averages 177 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/Art get?
Posts on r/Art average about 66 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/Art get most?
On r/Art, most posts are image posts (99%)