House style
Community Rules
Atelier is a small, lamplit studio. These three rules keep it that way.
- 01
No harassment.
Critique the painting, never the painter. No slurs, threats, doxxing, or pile-ons. Disagree like adults; if a thread turns mean, walk away and report it.
- 02
No illegal content.
Nothing illegal where you or we operate — including sexual content involving minors, incitement, or material that violates someone else's rights. We remove it and report it.
- 03
Only post images you have the right to share.
Your own paintings, your own photos, public-domain references, or material the rights-holder has clearly allowed. For studies, credit the reference when you can. Don't repost another painter's work as your own.
- 04
Be kind about the work.
No cruel, mocking, or hurtful comments about someone's art. Honest critique is welcome when it's specific and generous — speak to the brushwork, the values, the choices. If you don't have something useful to say, scroll on.
If something breaks the rules
Use the Report flag on the post or comment. A moderator will review and can remove content or suspend accounts that repeatedly cross the line.