Being in the
That’s true even if we’re talking about websites where
As usual, the average
Here’s the most relevant sites worth checking out.
Websites for Anime Artists:
1. Fantia
So what is Fantia exactly? And why is it worth your time? (or an
First of all it’s based out of Japan, Tokyo. Founded in 1996.
It’s a website for:
- Doujins
- Artists
- Creators
And anyone who wants to make a living from their
The website is in Japanese and English.
Just like with Patreon (which is unstable for
The big difference here is this is based in the heart of Japan.
So that means you won’t have to worry about:
- Political correctness
- Western “rules” on what’s acceptable or not
- You can create NSFW or the opposite
And you can it in front of a big audience.
Fantia is in the millions.
Cosplayers can use Fantia as well to support any projects they’ve got going on.
But
2. Pixiv
If you’re an
It’s a haven for
It’s MORE than just a website filled with
You can:
- Fund your art (like Patreon)
- Learn how to draw
- Enter art contests
And you can even get drawing lectures and clip studio paint if you sign up for 550 yen a month (£4).
Just like Fantia it’s based in Japan,, Tokyo. But Pixiv is an enormous website in comparison.
They had over 228 million estimated visitors in the last month.
Pixiv has a lot of leverage and clout in the
And from a fan point of view – there’s an endless amount of content, and ways to support
3. Saturday AM
Saturday AM is more about anime artists can participate for prizes.
Their last competition was the March Art Madness campaign (Anime Motivation took part in it).
They have their own magazine and app filled with talented
From countries:
- Africa
- UK
- USA
- Australia
- Parts of Europe
And more.
The app is free.
If you want something original and different from the usual art websites in the
Especially because of the diversity in their characters, art, designs and published work.
You can support it through their paid subscription as well.
And to top it all off –
They’re open for submissions right now in 2020.
Related: Q & A Interview With Saturday AM Magazine (Diverse Manga Publisher)
4. Zerochan
Zerochan is a site used on Anime Motivation for a lot of featured images and certain content.
It’s one of the best websites for anime art, wallpapers, images and everything related to
It’s not the type of website you use if you’re an
It’s more a place for art appreciation, joining a free community, and crediting artists when you share their work.
Relevant: 10 Types Of Anime Art Styles Commonly Seen In Popular Shows
5. Anime Art Academy
- An art gallery for
anime (like zerochan) - Having a dedicated magazine (like Saturday AM)
- Or having a platform for artists to make
money
Anime Art Academy is committed to helping new artists draw
The first lesson is even free to help you get started as an artist.
How it works is mangaka’s and illustrators from Japan guide you through the process and help you sharpen your skills.
If learning, educating and developing your skills matters,
That’s what they specialize in for Mangaka’s and artists.
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So there ya have it.
These are the BEST
You do have sites like:
- Patreon
- Devian Art
- SketchMob
And other “general” sites, but they’re NOT dedicated to
The artist's software for drawing and painting.
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