1.4K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 46 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (89%).
r/oilpainting Traffic & Engagement r/oilpainting Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/oilpainting Most Active Times When r/oilpainting Is Most Active
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r/oilpainting Flair Performance r/oilpainting Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| I did a thing! | 672 (48.3%) | 126 |
| critique ok! | 347 (24.9%) | 46 |
| question? | 123 (8.8%) | 66 |
| UNKIND critique plz | 70 (5.0%) | 62 |
| Art question? | 59 (4.2%) | 23 |
| Technical question? | 57 (4.1%) | 13 |
| Materials? | 51 (3.7%) | 92 |
| Political Art | 7 (0.5%) | 26 |
| lewd | 6 (0.4%) | 34 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/oilpainting Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oilpainting
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| oil | 375 (26.9%) | 94 | 6 |
| painting | 287 (20.6%) | 118 | 8 |
| removed | 119 (8.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| moderator | 119 (8.5%) | 2 | 1 |
| canvas | 115 (8.3%) | 91 | 5 |
| first | 109 (7.8%) | 56 | 5 |
| portrait | 63 (4.5%) | 67 | 5 |
| paint | 43 (3.1%) | 36 | 13 |
| help | 43 (3.1%) | 49 | 10 |
| study | 40 (2.9%) | 88 | 4 |
r/oilpainting Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oilpainting
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/oilpainting Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oilpainting
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My painting is a finalist at Beautiful Bizarre
Brush holder solution
Realized I dont always have to do serious painting
What do you guys think?
How to make this egg more realistic?
I painted a guy with a beard
I finished this painting today!
Heron, oil on canvas.
Finally stretched the hounds
“Love At Dusk”, 12x12”, oil on panel
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My painting is a finalist at Beautiful Bizarre | 4.5K | 58 | image | Sep 1 |
| Brush holder solution | 4.3K | 206 | image | Sep 13 |
| Realized I dont always have to do serious painting | 2.7K | 72 | image | Sep 19 |
| What do you guys think? | 2.5K | 225 | image | Sep 11 |
| How to make this egg more realistic? | 2.3K | 252 | image | Sep 24 |
| I painted a guy with a beard | 2.2K | 56 | image | Sep 5 |
| I finished this painting today! | 2.1K | 69 | image | Sep 18 |
| Heron, oil on canvas. | 2.1K | 66 | image | Sep 23 |
| Finally stretched the hounds | 1.9K | 32 | image | Sep 15 |
| “Love At Dusk”, 12x12”, oil on panel | 1.8K | 43 | image | Sep 14 |
r/oilpainting Audience Overlap r/oilpainting Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/oilpainting FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/oilpainting
What's the best time to post on r/oilpainting?
Based on posting volume, r/oilpainting is most active on Tuesdays around 5 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/oilpainting?
r/oilpainting averages 46 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/oilpainting get?
Posts on r/oilpainting average about 86 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/oilpainting get most?
On r/oilpainting, most posts are image posts (89%)