8 iCanvas Artists Inspired By Frida Kahlo
Note: The original version of this article was published in July 2020 and has been updated to feature additional artists inspired by Frida.
Frida Kahlo-inspired art is all around us. As a renowned symbol for artists across disciplines, Frida is well regarded for her artistic exploration of identity, gender, culture, race, and class. So it’s no surprise many iCanvas artists credit Frida Kahlo as inspiration for their creations.
In honor of her birthday today, we’re sharing eight creators who continue to be inspired by Frida’s life and legacy. In spirit or on canvas, there’s no doubt Frida Kahlo’s impact endures well beyond her time.
Femke Muntz
If you find yourself drawn to both whimsical and melancholic vibes, Femke Muntz’s world of wistful girls and charming creatures could be for you. Alongside Frida, she credits Dilka Bear and iCanvas artist Lori Earley as her favorite artists — two more creators whose penchant for pensive women is prevalent in a lot of Femke’s work.
Dig her style? View more of Femke’s art on iCanvas.
Zola Arts
Heavily influenced by afrocentricity and urban style, Zola Arts echoes Frida’s commitment to exploring race and gender. “I want to celebrate the uniqueness that makes us beautiful,” she says of her portraiture embodying the essence of Black women. Incorporating glowing details, botanicals and celestial elements, she captures the strength of femininity in many forms.
Into these prints? Explore more of Zola Arts’ work here.
Meghan Oona Clifford
In her world of vibrant, cosmic figures and abstractions, Meghan’s work represents her self-claimed purpose of creating soul-awakening art. Frida is one of her favorite artists, alongside other greats like Marc Chagall and Georgia O’Keefe. Learn more about Meghan’s inspiration in her featured 5 Questions With interview.
Like what you see? Browse more of Meghan’s art on iCanvas.
Sasha Robinson
Fueled by a zest for life and a unique perception of people, self-taught artist Sasha Robinson explores her vision of the world with bold colors and eroticism. In addition to Frida, she lists Thomas Saliot and Cindy Press as inspirations. The combination of their influences and her own signature spin result in vivid, sensual scenes. Get to know more about Sasha’s work in our 5 Questions With feature on the blog.
Does this style speak to you? Discover more of Sasha’s art on iCanvas.
Sunny Altman
Drawing inspiration from her home in the sun-drenched landscape of California, Sunny Altman creates bright, energetic paintings. Often blending florals, shapes and symbols, she sometimes places female portraits at the forefront of her creations. The influence of some of her favorite artists, including Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keefe and Yayoi Kusama, are prevalent in her watercolor works.
Mesmerized by these prints? View more of Sunny’s art on iCanvas.
Françoise Wattré
The bold floral abstracts Francoise creates are a poetic reflection of her inner self, and invite viewers to tap into their deepest intuition. Some of her favorite artists include Frida, Camille Claudel, and Alena Hennessy, of which the latter share similar, expressionistic vibes. Read our recent interview to learn more about her inspirations.
Feelin’ her style? View more of Francoise’s art on iCanvas..
Julia Gash
Julia’s signature style of travel posters evoke that heartwarming feeling of hometown love, and make for a great visual homage in any space. Her detailed landmarks and locations capture the character of each city. In addition to Frida, Julia mentions other iconic artists like Andy Warhol and Picasso as her favorites.
Love this style of location celebration? View more of Julia’s art on iCanvas.
OLena Art
Contemporary impressionist OLena Art uses vibrant hues and texture to depict the beauty and sensuality of nature. Frida is one of her artistic inspirations, along with Jackson Pollock and Leonid Afremov. Check out our featured interview to learn more about the process behind her wildlife art and floral paintings.
Love what you see from Olena Art? View more of her art on iCanvas.
Check out our 5 Questions With interview series to learn more about artist inspirations and other fun facts. Looking to find some of those fabulous Frida vibes of your own? Browse our full collection of Frida-inspired prints.