📌 Community feedback - How can I improve my illustration/ vector graphic

Hi everyone, Feedback is an important part of learning. In this thread you have the chance to ask your fellow community members for feedback on your creations. Help develop a positive feedback...

Creating a 3D low poly forest in Blender

Hi everyone, I'm 3D artist BlenderTimer, known in the real world as Daniel. I love to make all sorts of art using all sorts of techniques, but one of my favourites is 3D. With 3D graphics, you can...

Representation in Illustration

I just put out a blog post on illustrating diverse and inclusive characters here: https://pixabay.com/blog/posts/representation-in-illustrations-536/ Writing this got me thinking about something...

Can Use Images For Erotic Literature

Can I use the images on Pixabay for book covers when the book contains erotic literature? I see the rules say they can't be used for anything immoral. But what does that mean, exactly?

Spot the Grid 🔍

Hey everyone, This forum thread is going to be a visual challenge about grid systems in graphic design. I wrote a full breakdown of the main grid systems designers use, like column, modular,...

The "Give 1, Get 1" Portfolio Upgrade Challenge!

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about the fastest way to grow as a creator: Peer Feedback. When we work on our own photos, vectors, videos, or music for hours, we develop "creator blindness." We...

Search results mismatch?

I typed 'Stormy ocean ship' in the search box. The search engine showed me, among some beautiful ships in a stormy sea, some vikings holding axes, a witch on a stormy castle, a beautiful girl...

The "Art Remix" Challenge: How would you recreate this?

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about the ultimate secret to endless creative inspiration: Perspective. Two creators can look at the exact same subject - a rainy street, a cup of coffee, or a lone...

The "Blindfold Test": What is the FIRST word you see?

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about the power of Instant Visual Impact. When someone scrolls through hundreds of thumbnails on Pixabay, they aren't reading titles, tags, or descriptions. Their...

The "Missing Puzzle Piece" Game: What does this asset need?

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about why some uploads get downloaded thousands of times while others get scrolled past. When designers, video editors, or marketers download an asset, they rarely...

Time to judge a book by its cover 📘

Hey everyone, We're celebrating National Book Lovers Day on August 9. It's the perfect day to celebrate everything we love about books, including one of the most underrated forms of visual art out...

The "Off-Screen Story" Challenge: What happened 5 seconds before?

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about creating assets that instantly capture a downloader's imagination. The most successful stock assets - whether it's a photo, an illustration, a video loop, or a...

Discussion Starter: How has Pixabay opened doors for you? 🚪

Hello everyone, Uploading your work to Pixabay, for a lot of creators, can lead to something bigger. A commission request, a donation from a stranger who genuinely loved your work, or a...

Beyond the Subject: How to Add "Story" to Your Assets (And Double Your Downloads)

Hey Pixabay Family! Let's talk about the difference between a good asset and a great download magnet. When a designer or video editor scrolls through Pixabay, they aren't just looking for a...

The Vector Paradox: When Less Detail Actually Means More Impact!

Hey Pixabay Family, As vector artists, we all fall into the same trap at some point. We look at our canvas, feel like it looks "too simple," and immediately start adding more shadows, more...