SketchLinks was developed by an artist who wanted to create a safe place where artists can share their work, find resources and organize events.

The founder is a retired software engineer who began work on the website during the pandemic and launched it in 2023. She wanted to create a central location where artists could gather and support each other. In particular, she wanted to create a place where they could share their artwork in a safe environment.

SketchLinks allows an artist to share images without losing digital rights. Artwork posted on SketchLinks is publicly shared but is not processed by any generative AI applications for images or videos. Minimal data is gathered on users and is strictly used to enhance the user experience.