DeviantArt has been a fixture for artists for nearly 20 years. From digital to traditional art, photography and more, it's likely one of the first places artists end up when looking for lively online communities and sharing opportunities for their artwork.

Today we're rounding up some great alternatives to DeviantArt – not because it's bad (far from it), but because it's great to know about other growing communities.

These platforms aren't just for sharing your work, but also great places to find inspiration for your next project.

Here Are 14 Sites Like DeviantArt That Are Great For Artists

From general interest to traditional and digital media – here are some sites worth checking out:

ArtStation

While largely focusing on digital 2D and 3D media, ArtStation is also a terrific source for traditional 2D media.

With an endless sea of artwork, this is one online community that many DeviantArt users will love.

The ability to filter and search through their impressive database means there's no shortage of inspiration.

Artists looking for a platform without adult content will appreciate the unobtrusive 'Mature Content' warnings – making it safe to browse at work or in public.

ArtStation includes familiar social sharing features like likes, views, and comments. For digital artists, the ArtStation Marketplace offers brushes, game assets, textures, and tutorials.

Job seekers will find opportunities from major publishers like Insomniac Games and Naughty Dog. The ArtStation Magazine is perfect for sharpening your skills.

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Ello.co

Proclaimed as 'The Creators Network', Ello.co offers a unique experience among online art communities.

The layout is clean, modern, and minimal. With 37 different categories, you can follow anything from Art to Skate photography and Textile arts.

Beyond likes and comments, Ello allows reposting others' artwork. What really sets Ello apart is the ability to buy and sell artwork directly through the platform.

You can link to your own site for sales, avoiding commission fees. This art community is definitely one to watch.

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Behance

Originally a showcase for designers, Behance has expanded to include fine arts and crafts in their curated galleries.

Integration with Adobe apps makes sharing your work effortless. Design students will appreciate the college section for showcasing work.

The Jobs section attracts top employers like PayPal and Under Armor. Behance Live offers a library of Adobe-focused tutorial videos.

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While not art-specific, Pinterest can be powerful for promoting your work and discovering inspiration.

Check out the Createlet profile for great art content.

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Twitch

The Twitch creative section has grown significantly, perfect for artists who want to stream their process or watch others work.

With thousands of viewers at any time, it's a great community to join.

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Dribbble

Focused on design, Dribbble is great for inspiration and features a marketplace and job board.

Their unique local meetup board helps artists network in person.

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CGSociety

A mix of ArtStation and Behance, CGSociety showcases artwork and offers tutorials in their CGS-TV section.

Traditional artists will find plenty of content despite the digital focus.

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ConceptArt

ConceptArt combines online classes with a robust forum community.

Their active job board features opportunities from top studios, many offering remote work.

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Polycount

Polycount is perfect for digital artists wanting to engage in discussions.

The Technical Talk section is invaluable for learning digital art techniques.

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3DTotal

3DTotal offers a robust platform for showcasing work and features thousands of free tutorials.

Their shop includes valuable reference materials and tools.

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Our Art Corner

Our Art Corner focuses on art challenges and critiques.

Their unique battle system pits artists against each other for community voting.

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Pixiv

The Japanese site Pixiv offers an enormous collection of artwork.

Using Japanese search terms yields the best results from this massive community.

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Paigee World

Paigee World focuses on Japanese-inspired artwork with a casual, Pinterest-like interface.

Includes some free anime-style drawing tutorials.

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NewGrounds

NewGrounds features creator-made content across multiple media with an active art community.

Great for artists who enjoy exploring diverse creative works.

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