D-ARTIST is a dedicated platform for traditional artists, physical artwork, and people who love art. It serves as an institutional sanctuary where creators build permanent verified portfolios, share their stories, and connect directly with art lovers and collectors without algorithmic feeds burying their work.

Who can use D-ARTIST?

Anyone who loves art can join as a collector member to discover exhibitions, follow creators, save favorite pieces, and contact artists. Traditional artists can apply to become verified creators.

Yes. D-ARTIST is completely free to use for both artists and art lovers. There are zero membership fees, zero upload charges, and zero platform commissions on artwork acquisitions.

Who can become an artist on D-ARTIST?

If you can create art by hand using physical media, you can apply. D-ARTIST is not limited to famous or professionally established creators; it welcomes students, emerging talents, and experienced masters.

How do I become an artist?

Create a free account, go to dartist.lk/become-artist, fill out your artist biography, disciplines, and contact preferences, and submit one inaugural physical artwork with work-in-progress photos and a hand-signature photo.

How does artist verification work?

Applications are reviewed manually by the D-ARTIST curation team to verify that the artwork is authentically created by hand using physical materials. Once approved, the account receives the Verified Traditional Artist mark and access to Artist Studio.

Does D-ARTIST allow AI-generated artwork?

No. D-ARTIST is strictly dedicated to human-created physical art. Artworks generated or altered by AI tools are not permitted and will be rejected or removed.

Can artists sell their artwork on D-ARTIST?

Yes. Verified artists can list pricing in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) on available pieces and receive direct acquisition inquiries from interested buyers.

How do I order artwork?

Click 'Order Art' on any available artwork, enter your delivery address, and choose WhatsApp or Email. D-ARTIST creates an official order request in the database and opens direct communication with the artist to coordinate payment and delivery.

Does D-ARTIST process payments?

No. D-ARTIST does not process credit cards or online payments. All financial transactions and delivery arrangements are handled directly between buyer and artist.

Frequently Asked Questions — D-ARTIST Platform FAQ

D-ARTIST is a dedicated digital sanctuary for traditional, physical artists and people who genuinely appreciate art. It provides artists with permanent portfolios at dartist.lk/username, an archival studio workspace, and an appreciative community where physical artwork never gets buried by generic social media feeds.

Anyone with an appreciation for human craftsmanship can use D-ARTIST. Art lovers and collectors can register a free account to explore galleries, follow creators, save favorite works, leave respectful comments, and contact artists directly for acquisitions. Creators working with traditional physical media can apply to become verified artists.

Yes, 100% free. There are no registration fees, no monthly hosting costs, no charges to apply for artist verification, and zero commission taken by D-ARTIST on artwork transactions.

Our guiding rule is: "If you can create art, you can apply to become an artist on D-ARTIST." We welcome artists from all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels — from art students and hobbyists to full-time gallery professionals.

Create a free account, then navigate to dartist.lk/become-artist. Complete the 4-step application form with your bio, primary disciplines, studio contact info, and an inaugural artwork submission accompanied by work-in-progress proof and a signature photo.

Artist verification is reviewed manually by the D-ARTIST curation team. We verify that your work is created by hand using physical media, that the signature on the paper or canvas matches your identity, and that your technical details are accurate. We do not use automated algorithms to decide verification.

You need:

Your date of birth (for age verification).
Artist statement / bio and studio location.
Primary and secondary disciplines (e.g. Watercolor, Graphite).
Collector Line tagline.
Direct inquiry contacts (WhatsApp number and/or studio email).
One completed physical artwork photo with title, medium, dimensions, and price.
1 to 3 work-in-progress (WIP) photos and a physical signature close-up.

Once your account is approved as a Verified Traditional Artist, you can upload unlimited physical artworks through your personal Artist Studio Workspace. Standard collector accounts cannot upload artwork.

Exclusively traditional, physical media: Pencil, Graphite, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil on canvas/linen, Pastel, Colored Pencil, Handmade Art, and Traditional Illustration. Digital drawings (Procreate, Photoshop) and AI renders are not permitted.

No. D-ARTIST does not permit AI-generated or synthetically altered artwork. We believe human creativity, emotion, and physical discipline are irreplaceable. Any submission determined to be AI-generated will be rejected or permanently removed.

All published pieces and verification submissions undergo curatorial review against our Artist Guidelines. We check medium compliance, physical authenticity, photographic clarity, and accuracy of dimensions.

Yes. Artists can set custom prices in Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR) or list works as "Exhibition Only". When an interested collector places an order, the artist receives the direct inquiry with zero commission deducted by D-ARTIST.

Click Order Art on any available piece, provide your delivery address, and select WhatsApp or Email. D-ARTIST records the order in our system and opens direct communication with the artist to coordinate payment and dispatch. For full details, read How to Order.

No. D-ARTIST does not currently process online payments or credit card transactions. Payment arrangements (such as direct bank transfer or cash on delivery) and courier delivery are arranged directly between the buyer and the artist.

You can contact artists by placing an order inquiry on an artwork, which connects you via WhatsApp or Email, or by visiting their public profile at dartist.lk/@username where their listed studio contact methods are displayed.

Yes. Every verified artist gets a permanent, beautifully formatted portfolio page at dartist.lk/@username showcasing their bio, disciplines, physical artwork catalog, and curated series.

Yes. Members can update their display name, bio, and art interests in Account Settings. Verified artists can also update their artist statement, studio location, and contact preferences directly inside the Artist Studio.

If you suspect an artwork is AI-generated, stolen, or misrepresented, click the report button on the artwork page or visit Report Content to submit a moderation ticket directly to our curation board.

Click the flag icon on any comment to report harassment, spam, or hostility, or submit a report with the user's username via our Report Content Desk.

We use Google Firebase Authentication for secure credential management, Cloudflare D1 for parameterized database operations, and encrypted Cloudflare R2 private storage for sensitive verification media. We do not sell your personal data or run tracking ad networks.

Our complete Privacy Policy is available at dartist.lk/privacy.

Our complete platform agreement is available at dartist.lk/terms.

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