{"id":12990,"date":"2021-02-23T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/?p=12990"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:53:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:53:42","slug":"artists-to-know-10-black-artists-to-keep-your-eye-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icanvas.com\/blog\/artists-to-know-10-black-artists-to-keep-your-eye-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Artists to Know: 10 Black Artists to Keep Your Eye On"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In honor of Black History Month, we\u2019re sharing 10 more black artists that you can celebrate beyond February<\/a>.<\/strong> iCanvas would be nothing without our diverse family of creators, and we\u2019re proud to play a role in increasing representation of artists who are historically underrepresented across the industry. We hope you find a new favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Washington, DC to Zimbabwe, these 10 artists from all walks of life share an affinity for creative self-expression as a means to inspire. Depicting women as mystical mermaids, incorporating earthly elements, and celebrating biracial love, they not only create to share their perspectives but to enlighten others and shift the narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a new twist on pop culture or want to surround yourself with positive messages, keep scrolling to get to know just a few of the many Black artists we\u2019re proud to partner with.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Ashley Joi<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A Washington, DC area native, Ashley Joi discovered a love for painting during her Governor\u2019s School Art Residency in 1999, and has only expanded her talent ever since. Now specializing in her own unique style, she incorporates mixed media with traditional techniques to portray Black women and girls in an inspiring light. Her combinations of bold colors with intricate details result in imaginative scenes featuring mermaids, goddesses and fantastical beings complimented by earthly elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Resistance”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Illustration
“Grown Together”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Harriet Under The Veil Of Night”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Ashley Joi\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Evan Williams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI’m trying to capture a moment in time and share it with the world.\u201d Digital artist Evan Williams creates exaggerated caricatures of celebrities and characters, with the intention of paying tribute to them. Incorporating bold colors, graffiti style and symbolism \u2014 like the correlation of a subject\u2019s hands with their spirit<\/a> \u2014 his work portrays a cartoonish perspective of cultural icons, from politicians to pop stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Caricature
“Badu”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Caricature
“Bad Boys 4 Life”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Caricature
“Taylor Swift”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Evan Williams\u2019 art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Adekunle Adeleke<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Self-taught Nigerian artist Adekunle Adeleke creates dreamy digital portraits celebrating African beauty. His work combines ornate patterns and pops of color, often incorporating birds, fruits and botanicals. His creations evoke a surreal softness while capturing the individuality of his subjects. As a result, Adekunle has been praised by South African outlets including OkayAfrica and Between10and5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Tangerine”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Kiss Green”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Wax Series I”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Adekunle Adeleke\u2019s art on iCanvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Pinklomein<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

“Everything I love about art, I embody in every single piece of work that I create.” Pinklomein creates bright, bold digital art and abstracts blending female empowerment with positivity. Her work featuring psychedelic patterns, groovy portraiture and positive affirmations has led to collaborations with Facebook, Instagram and STARZ. As a result of her success, she created Her Art Her Story<\/a> to provide a creative safe space for women creatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Make”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Pink”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Wavy”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Pinklomein\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Yvonne Coleman Burney<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI wanted to create something that brought not pain but a beautiful acceptance of who we are as African American people, especially women.\u201d Through her unique afrofuturistic, retro collage style, Yvonne Coleman Burney interprets the world around her. Combining colorful abstract compositions with female faces and natural elements, she brings life to everything from celestial scenes to garden goddesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Collage
“Jasmine in Bloom”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Collage
“Pearls In Bloom”<\/em><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Yellow
“Women In Bloom – I Create Life”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Yvonne Coleman Burney\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Pride Nyasha<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Through his mixed media creations, Zimbabwean artist Pride Nyasha explores the parallels between human emotions and our connection to Mother Earth. \u201cThere is something cathartic about nature, the freedom it exudes, so wild yet so demure.\u201d Incorporating floral and earthly elements, he dives into the dynamic nature of love and relationships to create digital watercolors telling stories of love and loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“It Isn’t Easy”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Two
“Promises We Keep”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Painting
“New Light”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Pride Nyasha\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Sheisthisdesigns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shae Anthony started Sheisthisdesigns as a way to inspire girls and women of color to not only embrace their skin, but celebrate it. \u201cCurly, coily, chocolate, caramel, freckles, moles \u2014  It’s all beautifully stunning and worth sharing.\u201d Combining strong female portraiture with bold colors and typography, Shae\u2019s work exudes empowering messages of self-love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“FLY GIRL”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"White
“All Shades”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Illustration
“Black”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist\u2019s work here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. LouLouArtStudio<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

From expressive abstracts to minimalist figures, LouLouArtStudio artist Jemma Morris covers a wide range of mediums and styles. With an overall mission to cultivate cultural unity and inclusiveness, her creations depict everything from biracial love and families to calming nature-inspired abstract paintings. In addition to being a 2020 Etsy Design Award finalist, her versatile talent has gained her recognition from Oprah Magazine and HuffPost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Minimalist
“Multicultural Women in Pastel Dresses”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Abstract
“Desert Winds”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Minimalist
“Standing On The Shoulder Of Our Ancestors”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of LouLouArtStudio\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Indie Lowve<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to spread love, graphic designer Bley Kouassi Philippe blends neon colors and layered symbols to put a unique spin on pop culture portraits. Based in West Africa, the inspiration behind the name \u201cIndie Lowve” was born in Ghana where he immersed himself in traditional African culture. This shines through in his maximalist combinations of traditional and urban styles, resulting in art with power to light up a room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Simi”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Urkel”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Lupita”<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Indie Lowve\u2019s art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. Zola Arts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Gaining inspiration from Black illustrators she admired on Instagram, Brittany Baum started posting her work in 2015 after studying tutorials and drawing books. Now, her online shop Zola Arts Factory is a place where Afrocentricity meets urban art. Juxtaposing modern, vintage and street style, Brittany illustrates and paints Black kings and queens often exuding royal vies and donning gold jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The Incense Return”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Charles and Shay”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Ebony Z”<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Click here to see more of Zola Arts\u2019 art on iCanvas.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s an ongoing priority for iCanvas to increase the diversity of artists on our site, and we are thrilled to continue growing our partnerships with Black artists. Get to know more Black artists featured on our blog<\/a> and explore our growing collection of art by Black artists<\/a> to discover creators you can support this month and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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