Do you love art? Do you love Instagram? Do you love black people? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I have something for you. Here are six black artists you’ll want to follow on Instagram today.
@LIPSTICKYODA
I LOVE this artist’s work. Her illustration style is realistic and surreal #atthesamedamntime. She is literally dripping with Black Girl Magic and spends time highlighting the BGM in others. Crowd favorites are her Rihanna, Erykah Badu and Beyonce portraits.
https://instagram.com/p/zVHRDmD8PT/?taken-by=lipstickyoda
https://instagram.com/p/jr_U6tj8G9/?taken-by=lipstickyoda
https://instagram.com/p/kRYH4cD8Lw/?taken-by=lipstickyoda
@OBIARIS
Ever imagine what it would be like to be a cartoon? Obiaris is a talented artist combining old school cartoon characters in new settings. The throwbacks are pretty dope.
https://instagram.com/p/wWRMRCJJ9j/?taken-by=obiaris
https://instagram.com/p/zGCHJIpJ17/?taken-by=obiaris
@KINOPIA
How many times have you used one of these Facebook stickers to express black girl excellence in a Facebook chat? Whether you’re dropping mics, throwing glitter or fist bumping, this is an account you should follow.
https://instagram.com/p/z8xOWRRHLy/?taken-by=kinopia
https://instagram.com/p/suhbn1RHE9/?taken-by=kinopia
https://instagram.com/p/qEj_VFxHPk/?taken-by=kinopia
@MCFRESHCREATES
McFreshCreates is an accurate name for this artist because everything he creates is, well, fresh. He brings a contemporary vibe to the table. If you aren’t into wall art, he has apparel adorned with his designs. Stay fresh in and out of your home.
https://instagram.com/p/23-4tdMo56/?taken-by=mcfreshcreates
https://instagram.com/p/18zIS8so46/?taken-by=mcfreshcreates
https://instagram.com/p/yx-JwcsowN/?taken-by=mcfreshcreates
@XPAYNEART
If you’ve known me for longer than 30 seconds, you’ll immediately recognize my love for the ’90s. Hip hop, clothes, television — I love it all. XPayne single-handedly keeps me in my ’90s time capsule with his work and I love it. He has digital creations of EVERYTHING, so take a gander at his work and ponder why you don’t have the box set of Living Single.
https://instagram.com/p/7B2R1my2xM/?taken-by=xpayneart
https://instagram.com/p/1yIAPdS25W/?taken-by=xpayneart
https://instagram.com/p/bfZHmby24N/?taken-by=xpayneart
@CITIZINS
Looking for some culture? Look no further. What I like about Citizins is how he shows us what goes on behind the scenes of his creative genius. One day he’s painting, blasting the smooth reggae tunes. The next he is in Ghana bringing his art to the masses. Follow his adventures!
https://instagram.com/p/8RliQFAGq3/?taken-by=citizins
https://instagram.com/p/7vuY3JgGtA/?taken-by=citizins
https://instagram.com/p/8GPC1KgGtQ/?taken-by=citizins
All of these artists sell prints and commissioned work. Please reach out to them and jazz up your casa with some art!
Who are your favorite Instagram artists? Let us know in a comment below!