Artists to Know: 10 Black Artists to Explore
From the Bahamas to Germany, these 10 Black artists express meaningful messages and invigorating energy through their work. Bringing in themes like women empowerment, social justice, self-expression, and cultural energy, these creators aim to spark intrigue and connection.
Whether you’re moved by feminine vibes, nature scenes, or fierce fashion, the work from these artists combines powerful and inspirational appeal with lively and spirited moods. Keep scrolling to explore just a few of the many Black artists we’re proud to partner with.
In honor of Black History Month, we’re continuing to celebrate Black artists by featuring 10 more creators this week. iCanvas would be nothing without our diverse family of creators, and we’re proud to play a role in increasing representation of artists who are historically underrepresented across the industry. We hope you find a new favorite creator.
1. Artpce
Based in Philadelphia, Artpce aims to celebrate and support Black people, culture, and Black-owned businesses through her artwork. Her digital art highlights themes such as happiness, self-appreciation, and social justice. From powerful messages to stylish confidence to pop culture icons, her prints provide empowering energy. Inspired to make a difference through her work, she has donated some of her proceeds to organizations like the After School Allstars to help support education for low-income children.
Click here to see more of Artpce’s art on iCanvas.
2. Ezra Tucker
As an American wildlife painter, Ezra Tucker showcases realistic animals in their natural habitats using his background knowledge of their anatomy. Through his fine art paintings, he strives to “present the beauty and majesty of the animal world in dynamic form to help influence the preservation of our planet’s varied species”. From stoic bucks to enthralling foxes to endearing deer families, his prints can help you bring the outdoors inside. His appealing creature artwork has even caught the attention of Disney, Pepsi, The Brookfield Zoo, The Field Museum, and many more.
Click here to see more of Ezra Tucker’s art on iCanvas.
3. Nicole Collie
Nicole Collie’s abstract paintings feature portraits, the human body, and faceless female forms as a way to represent the importance of self-empowerment. With her powerful creations, she wants to shift the way women see themselves by “stripping away the criticism they are taught at an early age” and “filling them with pride in their strength and vulnerabilities”. With the combination of soft colors and intricate shapes, we think her prints can help you create intimate and expressive energy in your space.
Click here to see more of Nicole Collie’s art on iCanvas.
4. Jordan Best
Jordan Best illustrates iconic rappers and cartoon characters with a street style twist. Featuring clothes that Jordan Best designed himself, along with fashion brands he collaborates with, the unique outfits are full of personality and flair. Bringing in confident poses, action scenes, and emotional body language, he creates lively and exciting pieces. From League of Legends samurais to Biggie Smalls to anime portrayals, his colorful and vibrant artwork can help add urban vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Jordan Best’s art on iCanvas.
5. Philece Roberts
Based in Nassau, Bahamas, Philece Roberts focuses on representing Black females in a graceful light through her mixed media prints. With emotional depictions of faces and figures, her work explores “inner beauty, nature, and culture, all inspired by the multifaceted experience of women”. From captivating interracial connections to beautiful brave warriors to delicate butterfly transformations, her artwork gives off inspirational vibes.
Click here to see more of Philece Roberts’ art on iCanvas.
6. Manue Adoude
Manue Adoude takes inspiration from her African heritage to create faceless portraits of women, men, and families. She incorporates elements of nature along with her distinctive line work technique to showcase the serene and playful beauty of Black people. From blooming motherhood to vibrant plants to liberating self-expression, her artwork radiates positive and spirited energy.
7. Nila Bah
Based in Hamburg, Germany, Nila Bah creates colorful ink paintings of Black women inspired by her culturally mixed heritage of German, Portuguese and African. She expresses her emotions through her powerful portraits in hopes that others will form deep connections with her art. From bright displays on white backgrounds to multicolored abstract creations to portraits full of mixed hues, her uplifting prints evoke feelings of hope and bravery.
While no longer an iCanvas partner, you can check out more of this artist’s work here.
8. Tysee Ciage
Tysee Ciage creates minimalist digital displays of stylish women, abstract shapes, and line art. Often featuring botanicals and earth tones, her prints mainly showcase Black females, touches of nature scenes, and powerful messages of women empowerment and self-love. From afro butterfly girls to elegant body outlines to simple leaf designs, her artwork unleashes a soft and serene spirit.
Click here to see more of Tysee Ciage’s art on iCanvas.
9. Ikahl Beckford
Ikahl Beckford creates colorful art inspired by his love for “humanity, music, and celebration”. Many of his energetic pieces are reflections of his life growing up in Jamaica. Unveiling human connection through his work, his prints show movement, relationships, and joy. From women dancing to musicians performing to families hugging, his artwork can help bring vibrant and expressive vibes to your space.
Click here to see more of Ikahl Beckford’s art on iCanvas.
10. Sheeba Maya
Sheeba Maya creates intriguing artwork of Black women in otherworldly scenes and colorful portraits. Explaining that “the image of the Black woman is often mishandled”, she strives to portray these ladies in a divine and dreamy light. Inspired by spirituality and all things mystical, some of her prints contain elements of allure and entrancement. From magical seasonal goddesses to fierce zodiac displays to soulful city feels, her artwork gives off enlightening feminine energy.
Click here to see more of Sheeba Maya’s art on iCanvas.
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 on our blog and explore our growing collection of art by Black artists to find creators you can support this month and beyond.