173 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Fridays around 6 AM UTC. Mostly image posts (98%).
r/oilpaintings Traffic & Engagement r/oilpaintings Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/oilpaintings Most Active Times When r/oilpaintings Is Most Active
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r/oilpaintings Flair Performance r/oilpaintings Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Paintings (1900-present) | 97 (57.4%) | 354 |
| Other Paintings (1500-1900) | 42 (24.9%) | 174 |
| Portraits | 17 (10.1%) | 40 |
| Landscapes | 13 (7.7%) | 85 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/oilpaintings Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/oilpaintings
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| oil | 59 (34.1%) | 238 | 3 |
| canvas | 34 (19.6%) | 188 | 2 |
| painting | 16 (9.3%) | 177 | 3 |
r/oilpaintings Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/oilpaintings
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/oilpaintings Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/oilpaintings
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Sergei Chudanov - The Sweetness of Doing Nothing (2022)
Richard Sargent - Child Psychology (1952)
Mark Maggiori - Symbiosis (2019)
Once Upon a Time, Mark Maggiori, oil on linen, 2020
Friedrich Kunath - Storms Never Last (2023)
My Oil Painting, “YELLOW MOON”
Michele Poirier Mozzone - Sidekicks 2 (2021)
Yukari Inoue - Distortion - Noda Chiba, (2024)
The Braid, Kayla Janes, Oil on Panel, 2025
Fright, Phil Hale, oil on canvas, 2000
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Chudanov - The Sweetness of Doing Nothing (2022) | 2.3K | 8 | image | Aug 2 |
| Richard Sargent - Child Psychology (1952) | 2.0K | 102 | image | Aug 21 |
| Mark Maggiori - Symbiosis (2019) | 1.8K | 22 | image | Aug 14 |
| Once Upon a Time, Mark Maggiori, oil on linen, 2020 | 1.6K | 16 | image | Aug 16 |
| Friedrich Kunath - Storms Never Last (2023) | 1.4K | 12 | image | Aug 19 |
| My Oil Painting, “YELLOW MOON” | 1.3K | 33 | image | Aug 29 |
| Michele Poirier Mozzone - Sidekicks 2 (2021) | 1.2K | 8 | image | Aug 5 |
| Yukari Inoue - Distortion - Noda Chiba, (2024) | 1.2K | 10 | image | Aug 20 |
| The Braid, Kayla Janes, Oil on Panel, 2025 | 1.1K | 6 | image | Aug 28 |
| Fright, Phil Hale, oil on canvas, 2000 | 891 | 23 | image | Aug 30 |
r/oilpaintings Audience Overlap r/oilpaintings Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/oilpaintings FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/oilpaintings
What's the best time to post on r/oilpaintings?
Based on posting volume, r/oilpaintings is most active on Fridays around 6 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/oilpaintings?
r/oilpaintings averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/oilpaintings get?
Posts on r/oilpaintings average about 251 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/oilpaintings get most?
On r/oilpaintings, most posts are image posts (98%)