Black art has been notoriously difficult to find. While there are tons of talented artists all around the globe, their work is often underrepresented in museums and galleries. However, if there’s one thing Black artists have in common, it is their resilience. Despite the inequities in the art world, Black art thrives and has never been more accessible than it is today. Through platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Black visual artists are sharing their work and creative initiatives with millions of people.

From paintings to photography, flowers, pottery, and graphic design, the landscape of Black art is diverse and vast. The community of visual artists is growing online, and today, we couldn’t be more thrilled to say that finding Black art is becoming easier by the day. Below, we’ve gathered 12 unique artists spanning different mediums such as painting, fashion, sculpting, and more.

@yay_abe

Experimenting with some new style vibes. It’s been such an interesting past few weeks figuring out how I’d like my work to evolve. Hope you likey? 🙌🥹

♬ hey now – Kendrick Lamar

Yay Abe (@yay_abe)

By definition, Russell Abrahams is a multi-disciplinary artist, but he’s also an illustrator, painter, and designer. His work has graced murals in cities like Guadalajara, customized benches, and even been used to tell the story of hip-hop’s history. While he’s currently based in South Africa’s Cape Town, his reach and colorful artwork expand the globe. After working with top brands, including KFC and Bombay Sapphire, he created his illustration studio, Yay Abe where he continues to share his love of community and art through his unique colorful lens.

@strongrootspottery

The glaze in the light goes crazy at the end 🥲 . . . #pottery #ceramics #potteryvideos #bantuknots #handmade #planter #hairart #bantubaddie #blacktiktok

♬ luther – Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Danielle Williams (@strongrootspottery)

Based in McKinney, TX, Danielle Williams is a potter on a mission to diversify homes with her unique designs. Her Bantu knot clay pots aren’t just stunning works of art—they’re a representation of strength and resilience. With each piece, she impeccably sculpted vases adorned with Bantu knots celebrating Black women, Black hair, and Black culture.

@skylarmarshai

There’s only one right answerrrrr. #outfitinspo #outfitideas #fashiontiktok #fyp #blackgirlhairstyles

♬ YES ORR YESS – moxieaep

Skylar Marshai (@skylarmarshai)

Skylar Marshai’s talent for storytelling is in a lane all its own. Her work spans creative industries, including beauty, fashion, and interior design, and is focused on the art of storytelling without boundaries. Through her social media accounts, she has captivated viewers with breathtaking visuals, letting them into her fanciful artistic world. But regardless of what she’s working on, she and her partner, Temi Ibisanmi, always shine a light on their Blackness to celebrate and uplift their cultures.

@makotafanning

That easy that quick

♬ original sound – Bloom & Plume

Maurice Harris (@makotafanning)

Crafting a gorgeous floral arrangement is an art form in itself. But Maurice Harris brings his infectious personality to each piece to create something truly magical. His clients include the who’s who of fashion brands and magazines — think Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saint Heron, Vogue, W Magazine, and more — and his work speaks volumes about his talent. Whether he’s creating for an editorial shoot or showing you how to style flowers from Trader Joe’s, his dedication to creating something uplifting and beautiful is always front and center.

@kemaranthony

Directors cut of something I created for candy crush #fyp

♬ original sound – Kemar Anthony 🥀

Kemar Anthony (@kemaranthony

Visual art is all about blending styles and mediums to create something unique. Kemar Anthony’s work does just that. Through stunning graphics, colors, and creative direction, he creates artwork that merges reality with perception. Scrolling through his page is like taking a trip through Willy Wonka’s factory with something new and imaginative to discover around every corner.

@cortneyherron

48” x 48” one of my biggest paintings yet! #figurativepainting #largecanvas #newartwork

♬ Come Check This (Quickie Edit) – FETISH

Cortney Herron (@cortneyherron)

Cortney Herron is an established figurative painter known for her calming works of art. Inspired by nature and crafted with serene color palettes, her pieces aim to create a sense of peace and invite viewers to pause and reflect on the simple moments of life. The LA native brings her own sense of cool to each of her paintings. From soft shapes to organic and earthy colors, they’re meant to be thoughtful compositions of life’s little pleasures.

@l8loomer

Making vases everyday again #vase #pottery

♬ Boccherini: String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11, No 5, III. Minuetto (Learn Music Efficiently) – Classical Selection Piano Noble Music

L8loomer (@l8loomer)

Throwing pottery is a serene art form, so it only makes sense that it pairs well with music. L8loomer merges the forms of art on his channels, creating one-of-a-kind ceramic designs and well-thought-out rhymes. His motto, “Handmade forms. Handwritten verses,” is fitting for the vibe on his social media accounts. With each video, he produces gorgeous vases, showcasing his pottery wheel talents while sporting a fully styled ensemble complete with cool hats, sunglasses, and readers. While his accounts were already stunning, he recently started rapping while at the wheel, bringing his talents full circle.

@shannanicoleart

Happy BHM lovely’s!! 🩷👩🏽‍🎨 #blackwallart #blackart #artreveal #blackartist #blackgirlart #bhm #painting

♬ original sound – Sonic Reducer – Sonic Reducer

Shanna Nicole (@shannanicoleart)

If you’ve spent any time scrolling TikTok for artwork, chances are you’ve come across one of Shanna Nicole’s pieces. Her portraits of women embracing self-care and the nuances that make them beautiful have gone viral several times. While the oil paintings are stunning and showcase the beauty of Black women, they are beloved for deeper reasons. As a young Black, queer woman, Shanna Nicole aims to capture the emotions many women experience with a feeling of acceptance.

@lifeincolorsstudio

My name is Jason Colbert, and I am an oil painter who draws inspiration from childhood innocence and vibrant colors. My paintings are not just a representation of what I see, but rather a portrayal of what I aspire to see. Through my technique of colorism, I aim to bring out the inner child of my viewers by blending bright paint pigments with profound life ideals. I founded Life in Colors Studio in 2018 after undergoing extensive training at Memphis College of Art. The studio is based on the famous quote by Denzel Washington: “Without commitment, you will never start, and without consistency, you will never finish.” I am committed to transforming the way we perceive the world and will always strive to live a life full of colors Veni, vidi, vici I came, I saw, I conquered Live Free Love Hard Life In Colors #LifeinColorsStudio #fypage #fyp #art #drawing #streetartist #artandcraft #oilpainting #blackartist #blackart #blackexcellence #dreams #blackartistoftiktok #blackgirlmagic

♬ original sound – ❤️‍🩹TOTTY❤️‍🩹

Jason Colbert-Artist (@lifeincolorsstudio)

Jason Colbert is an oil painter known for his bold works featuring bold and vibrant colors. In many ways, they are his calling card, influencing his artistic vision and the name of his collective, Life in Colors Studio. For Colbert, colors do more than bring art to life — they bring out the inner child and happiness in people. At his studio, he aims to do just that through his work. Drawing inspiration from every color in the rainbow, his paintings remind viewers to embrace the innocence of childhood.

@sew_trill

First stroke to the last. 10x10ft – downtown Seattle : No Rain, No Flowers. #artistsoftiktok #fyp #art #painting

♬ original sound – tay

Cristina Martinez (@sew_trill

Cristina Martinez’s work has been featured in the homes of many Black and brown content creators. But her work is so much more than a viral item. As a storied contemporary visual artist, her paintings are also hung in museums around the world and grace the pages of prominent magazines. Her pieces find beauty in the unexpected and explore how emotions can be portrayed in a new light.

@jordanblake105

♬ VVS Diamonds prod yugen – Socalspots

Jordan Blake (@jordanblake105)

We couldn’t complete this list without showcasing the art of photography. Jordan Blake is a New York-based multidisciplinary artist who’s become known for his extraordinary photographs and self-portraits. His work aims to tell a story of Black beauty and masculinity through a lens of fashion and style. While he’s worked with many creators and brands, he’s become beloved for his self-portraits, where he embraces self-love through a perspective often forgotten in fashion and beauty photography.

@damemooreart

That new new …. “The Blue Dress” 2024. Acrylic + Oil 40×40 #foryou #foryoupage❤️❤️ #artist #artistsoftiktok

♬ heart pt. 6 – Kendrick Lamar

Dame Moore (@damemooreart

Dame Moore’s love of African statues comes through in her own artwork. An oil painter by trade, she’s inspired by elements of Black culture from her childhood, such as jazz and the sculptures and figures that decorated her home. Her work merges these two worlds with modern and contemporary designs with the ultimate goal of showcasing how beauty can exist without flaws.

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