Can you self-promote on r/starvingartists?

Q: Can you self-promote on r/starvingartists?

Self-promotion restricted. Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed. Read 2026-09-26 from the community's own rules.

Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26

Can you promote on r/starvingartists?

Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.

AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.

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StarvingArtists is an online community of freelance designers, illustrators and artists all looking to create custom art commissions for you! Want to commission an artist? Post your requires and budget. Artists will respond with their services to help support your growing business and needs!

What its rules say about promotion

AI/Art Theft
When you advertise or ask for AI-generated content, you disrespect those who put their time and effort into creating art, and we have zero tolerance for this. Something to consider: When a client commissions an artist, they don't show the art around saying, "I made this myself, using another artist as a tool!" Similarly, when you use AI, you don't create the content yourself. If you advertise content you did not create, we will ban you immediately.

Prohibited Exchange
* No exchange of NFTs, illegal services, or cryptocurrency. * No posts on another person's behalf, as we have no way of knowing if the other person is banned, or if impersonation is involved. This means no businesses or studios. * No advertising external networks, such as Fiverr alternatives or Discord servers. * No commission-based sales, tasks, or recruiting positions.

Professional Conduct
- If you didn't make something, don't advertise it. - Obviously, don't scam. - Don't do illegal things. - Follow Reddit's rules. - Treat others with respect. - If you see something that should be removed, report it instead of starting a fight. - Posts may be removed at a moderator's discretion, but if you feel there has been an error, please reach out to us using the "Message the mods" option, and we will discuss any concerns you have.

Discussion Limitations
[Discussion] posts should not be a disguised attempt to promote your work. This means no posts showcasing recent works or asking for feedback. Discussion topics that become excessively common may be banned as well; this currently includes posts asking for pricing help or asking what a person's art is worth.

What its rules say about AI and bots

AI/Art Theft
When you advertise or ask for AI-generated content, you disrespect those who put their time and effort into creating art, and we have zero tolerance for this. Something to consider: When a client commissions an artist, they don't show the art around saying, "I made this myself, using another artist as a tool!" Similarly, when you use AI, you don't create the content yourself. If you advertise content you did not create, we will ban you immediately.

All 11 rules of r/starvingartists

Post Formatting
- Select a post flair that suits the type of post you're making. - Include the flair at the beginning of your post title. - If you are an artist looking for work, show people you're [For Hire] - If you want art, show others you're [Hiring] - For other commission-related discussions, please use [Discussion] * Artists looking to be hired must share a gallery of images or link to their portfolio - one image is not a portfolio
Posting Limits
- You may only make one [For Hire] post per week. - Multiple [Hiring] or [Discussion] posts are allowed, but our bot can't tell the difference, so you'll need to ask the mods to approve them for you.
Comment Formatting
When responding to requests, you MUST comment on the post with your portfolio. ASSUME ALL DMs ARE FROM SCAMMERS UNLESS THEY HAVE COMMENTED FIRST. Comments on [Hiring] posts should: * Fulfill the request's requirements. * Include a portfolio. * Be typed by a human. * Not be excessively long. * Include more than just "Sent a DM!" You should only offer your services and share your portfolio if you're able to fulfill the request and have relevant work to show.
Relevancy
- Posts and comments made in this community should relate to commission work. - Portfolios posted on [Hiring] posts should relate to what is being requested. - Do not request NSFW content from those not offering it, or show it to those not looking. If you can't be bothered to read what a client is requesting, they shouldn't be expected to read what you're offering.
Payment
* All posts looking for artists or clients must mention a budget or price. * The lowest price that is allowed here is $30 USD or equivalent. * No giveaways, raffles, contests, "exposure", or speculative work. * No crypto, gift cards, prospective pay, checks, payment in video game currency, Nitro subscriptions, or similar.
AI/Art Theft
When you advertise or ask for AI-generated content, you disrespect those who put their time and effort into creating art, and we have zero tolerance for this. Something to consider: When a client commissions an artist, they don't show the art around saying, "I made this myself, using another artist as a tool!" Similarly, when you use AI, you don't create the content yourself. If you advertise content you did not create, we will ban you immediately.
NSFW
* Mark NSFW appropriately. * Nothing illegal.
Prohibited Exchange
* No exchange of NFTs, illegal services, or cryptocurrency. * No posts on another person's behalf, as we have no way of knowing if the other person is banned, or if impersonation is involved. This means no businesses or studios. * No advertising external networks, such as Fiverr alternatives or Discord servers. * No commission-based sales, tasks, or recruiting positions.
Prohibited Links
- No link shorteners or redirections. - Fiverr links are automatically removed, and we will not approve them, or any service which takes a large cut of the commission. - Portfolios must not require a visitor to have an account to view. This means Twitter/X, Instagram, and Drive are not allowed.
Professional Conduct
- If you didn't make something, don't advertise it. - Obviously, don't scam. - Don't do illegal things. - Follow Reddit's rules. - Treat others with respect. - If you see something that should be removed, report it instead of starting a fight. - Posts may be removed at a moderator's discretion, but if you feel there has been an error, please reach out to us using the "Message the mods" option, and we will discuss any concerns you have.
Discussion Limitations
[Discussion] posts should not be a disguised attempt to promote your work. This means no posts showcasing recent works or asking for feedback. Discussion topics that become excessively common may be banned as well; this currently includes posts asking for pricing help or asking what a person's art is worth.

What the written rules don't show

Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.

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