Communities related to r/minipainting, with what each one is for and how it differs. Member figures come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory.
r/minipainting (about 1.3M members, directory rank #831) is for painting miniatures and models from tabletop wargames to display pieces. Full-size painting communities fit better when the work is not miniature scale.
Stay on minipainting for miniatures and models. Use painting for general painting display, oilpainting for oil media, and DigitalPainting for digital art critique.
r/minipainting — /r/minipainting
A community for painting miniatures and models. Everything from tabletop wargames to board games, display pieces or just for fun! Painters of all skill levels are welcome! From beginners who have never held a brush to pros who have been painting for years.
Painting
When to choose it: General painting gallery not limited to miniatures.
Why it is here: Listed as related (about 4.6M members, rank #198).
How it differs from r/minipainting: Easel/gallery painting versus miniature/model painting.
Oil Painting
When to choose it: Oil paintings on traditional supports.
Why it is here: Listed as related (about 1.1M members, rank #991).
How it differs from r/minipainting: Oil gallery work versus miniature painting.
Digital Painting
When to choose it: Digital painting critique rather than physical minis.
Why it is here: Neighbouring painting-critique room (about 3.7M members, rank #266).
How it differs from r/minipainting: Digital 2D critique versus physical miniature painting.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.