Some of your future favorite black artists and illustrators are waiting for you to find them on the ‘gram. Hashtags such as #blackart and #afroart are good places to start if you want to look for the style you like best. There’s straight up and down comic book style art black folks dabbling in the anime world, Afrofuturists and more making sure that the world remembers that black folks do exist in the future, the past, and classic fantasy-defined genres of culture.

Here are some black artists you should be following right now:

1. @MarcustheVisual

Captain America Civil War fan stuff: This, because I don’t think anyone else is highlighting how commanding this lady was in the film. With only two lines, I was convinced she could back up her threat lol. The actress’s name is Florence Kasumba and I’m looking forward to her woopin’ tail in the Black Panther film down the line. Peace ya’ll. #Marcusthevisual #captainamerica #captainamericacivilwar #florencekasumba

A photo posted by Marcus Williams (@marcusthevisual) on May 8, 2016 at 2:14am PDT

Yes, this is my boy Marcus, creator of Tuskegee Heirs, but he’s also an amazing artist and creative mind. He dropped this piece (of our favorite scene stealer) that’s been going viral everywhere on social media ever since.

2. @Plekien

Who you got? #tonight #nba #nbaplayoffs #lebron #curry

A photo posted by Patience Lekien (@plekien) on Jun 5, 2016 at 10:02am PDT

I love the Dragon Ball Z anime/NBA sports mashup here. (Also, love that Vegeta Curry is Super Saiyan).

3. @ActionHankBeard

This 11×14 original drawing is also available. It’s the last remaining piece from a series 7. You can find it at nuridurr.bigcartel.com

A photo posted by Nuri (@actionhankbeard) on Jun 10, 2016 at 10:56am PDT

This is one of of my very favorite artists. Dude’s style and use of color is always very dope to me. I’m always excited to see what he’s got cooking next.

4. @Buttah_Davinci

To order prints click the link in my bio!! . . . . #tattooartist #tattooart #art #artist #artnerd #artcollective #blackart #flowers #rose #hummingbird #prismacolor #copicmarkers #prismacolormarkers #naturalista #naturalhair #curlyhair #curlygirl #curly #naturalbeauty #afro #naturalhairkids #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhairinspiration #naturalhairdaily #teamnatural #artistic #afroart

A photo posted by Charles Hagan (@buttah_davinci) on Jun 6, 2016 at 4:10pm PDT

Because who doesn’t like universe-colored afro puffs and jet packs?

5. @PaperFrank

PaperFrank x Ali Prints available on PaperFrank.com DO NOT WAIT, YOU WILL BE UPSET, GET THEM NOW THE VALUE IS RISING

A photo posted by Evil King Lemons (@paperfrank) on Jun 10, 2016 at 10:48am PDT

A young legend in the game pays tribute to a fallen hero.

6. @Pannacotta_Cupcake

I’m just working on some illustrations I’ve wanted to do for a while now that aren’t part of the monthly thing I do 😊 I really want to try colored goddess faux locs but I can’t find anyone in my area who knows how to do them the way I like 😭 #art #animation #illustration #drawing #digitalart #digitaldrawing #visdev #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #conceptart #ebony #locs #goddessfauxlocs #mermaidhair #haircomb #purplehair #pinkhair #bluehair

A photo posted by pannacotta_cupcake (@pannacotta_cupcake) on Apr 18, 2016 at 6:08pm PDT

Can this please be Pixar’s next leading lady?

7. @BlakeOBK

A different world sketch💾🎓

A photo posted by Blake Showers (@blakeobk) on May 18, 2016 at 12:37pm PDT

Some light work nostalgia from Blake Showers. He’s working on a manga (Japanese style comic book/graphic novel).

8. @AsieyBarbie

Today’s warmup: GARNET x HOT SAUCE🍋

A photo posted by @asieybarbie on Apr 28, 2016 at 8:38am PDT

This Steven Universe/Lemonade mash up is what dreams are made of. Aisey is a beast!

9. @Remnant_of_the_Moon

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF2JL9Ohkm0/?taken-by=remnant_of_the_moon

Black and white tribal vibes.

10. @SixtoArt

Rewriting History with Victorian Era/ Special Ops Soldier design. Main and Alternate costumes with story notes and photo reference. More images at www.sixtoart.com #military #specialops #soldier #concept #visualdesign #costumedesign #digitalart #Production #military #photoshop #2Dart

A photo posted by Anthony (@sixtoart) on May 23, 2016 at 8:49pm PDT

This character design is amazing. The detail work is very lit. Anthony is a real pro.

11. @KapowSchool

Some #BlueMarvel geekness while waiting for the Docs to release my daughter from the hospital today. #KeepOnDrawin’ ~Ka-Pow!! #teachmetodraw #drawlikethepros #arttutorials #drawfromlife #comics #graphicnovel #wacom #comicbookart #superheroes #draw #sketch #drawing #illustration #commission #animation #art #kapow #comicbooks #kapowthecomicartacademy #marvel #DcComics #digitalart #Marvel_DCcomics #ComicBookCop #Chicago #chicago_artist #EveryStrokeCounts

A photo posted by D.R. (SOLO) Perry (@kapowschool) on Apr 8, 2016 at 10:30am PDT

This black and white Blue Marvel is straight up comic book panel goodness, and I love it.

12. @GyimahG

FN-2187 #seeyouinthefuture

A photo posted by Gyimah Gariba (@gyimahg) on Mar 18, 2016 at 2:09pm PDT

Some more Afrofuturist flavor featuring our favorite Star Wars main character.

13. @EddieHolly

MASTODON – Power Rangers 🙂 #eddieholly #drawing #cartoons #illustration #digitalart #art #cintiq #animation #drawsome #wacom #zack #fanart #mightymorphin #powerrangers #blackranger #blackpowerranger #bandai #anime #90s #sentai #sketchbook

A photo posted by Eddie Holly (@eddieholly) on Feb 19, 2016 at 10:37pm PST

Anime style version of a childhood hero – I need a print of this though, for real.

Who are some of your favorite artists on Instagram? Tell me in the comments. & tag a friend on Facebook that needs to see this. 

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