Here Are 17 Black Illustration Artists That Are Guaranteed To Brighten Up Your Instagram

These artists are going to change the world.

If you’re in the creative industry — be it for branding, design, art, or illustration — it can be hard to find new black artists to follow. This is especially true if you’re working in a niche market for people of color. To keep up with your fellow creatives around the globe (and at home), here are 17 talented black artists on Instagram that will make you smash that follow button!

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1. Andre Thompson

@artbyandre / Via Instagram: @artbyandre

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Andre is a fashion illustrator who creates beautiful images. A master artist and designer, Andre uses his unique style to create a product line recognized for its quality.

For more, visit AndreThompsonArt.com.

2. Laura Coleman

@CosmicMedium / Via Instagram: @cosmicmedium

Exploring and celebrating the magic, creativity, and power that she believes every person possesses, this artist aims to use her artistry to convey the importance of Black culture through her illustrations.

For more, visit CosmicMedium.com.

3. Sareka Unique

@sarekauniqu / Via Instagram: @sarekaunique

An artist, illustrator, designer, and creator of bright, fun colorful things, Sareka Unique invokes a sense of vibrancy and joy with her art and designs. She helps others find and embrace their ~Unique~ voice.

For more, visit SarekaUnique.com.

4. Allie Miller

@senchodraws / Via Instagram: @senchodraws

Miller is a freelance digital artist and student based in New York. Her illustrative portraits evoke emotion and mood through texture and contrast.

For more, visit senchodraws.com.

5. Dionna G

@designedbydg / Via Instagram: @designedbydg

Her illustrations are inspired by the color palette of nature and from her personal life. Using vibrant colors and thick line work, she hopes to represent her community positively.

For more, visit DesignedByDG.net.

6. Kenya

@makingsofkenya / Via Instagram: @makingsofkenya

Kenya's art highlights Black women through bold and bright bursts of color. She's committed to reminding Black women of their value and creating ways for them to love the life they live.

For more, visit www.makingsofkenya.com.

7. Kenya Wolf

@whoiskenyawolf / Via Instagram: @whoiskenyawolf

Enjoy uplifting artwork and portraits made with a mix of bright colors and sophisticated elegance. Each painting is unique and wonderfully creative in the way it captures spirit and meaning.

For more, visit GoldWolfBrand.com.

8. Rax

@raxheli / Via Instagram: @raxheli

Rax is a digital artist with her own unique style that she uses to capture the beauty of individuals and enhance it with a personal touch.

See more at RaxHeli.carrd.co.

9. Nikole's Soles

@nikoles_soles / Via Instagram: @nikoles_soles

Nikole is a talented designer who loves to wear shoes. She expresses her love for shoes through illustration and design.

See more at Nikole's Etsy shop.

10. L’Amour

@artsylamour / Via Instagram: @artsylamour

L'Amour has been drawing for about three years and has absolutely fallen in love with it. She loves to share her talent with others and is a crafter.

See more at L'Amour's Etsy shop.

11. Jennifer Pearson

@iamjenpearson / Via Instagram: @iamjenpearson

Jen is a digital artist and illustrator of unique and beautiful portraits. Her bright illustrations carry a personal touch as she brings out the beauty in each individual. We love her work.

See more at IAmJenPearson.com.

12. STEPH

@sa_artsy / Via Instagram: @sa_artsy

For the London-based artist, STEPH, painting has been a long-time passion since she was a child She loves to produce work that reflects her feeling of personal beauty and power.

See more at her Instagram.

13. Jordy Nicole

@jordy.thecreator / Via Instagram: @jordy.thecreator

Jordy has a deep passion for creating art. Currently specializing in art as a digital artist, she plans to establish a career in visual merchandising, display work, or fashion marketing.

See more at JordanHoustonTaylor.com.

14. Althea Solomons

@althea_solomons / Via Instagram: @althea_solomons

Althea is a graphic designer based in Cape Town, South Africa, who doesn't mind getting her hands dirty with ink and paint. Her interests include hand-lettering, illustration, pretty things and beautiful color combinations.

See more at Althea's Dribble.

15. Seyilayo

@seyiwashere / Via Instagram: @seyiwashere

From Nigeria, Seyilayo is a university student by day and an artist literally every other moment. She creates stories and is currently working on some comics and loop animations.

For more, visit SeyIWasHere.carrd.co.

16. Shannon Camille

@shannoncamillearts: / Via Instagram: @shannoncamillearts

Camille is an illustrator and digital artist who has a distinct style that she brings to her work. We're especially fond of her warm tones and unique designs on portraits that can light up any soul.

For more, visit ShannonCamilleArts.com.

17. And lastly, Dissirama

@bydissirama / Via Instagram: @bydissirama

Dissirama is an illustrator and designer from Accra, Ghana, who's just sharing her God-given talent. Her illustrations have a unique style that she brings to each project to capture each individual's beauty.

Fir more, visit Dissirama's Dribble.