20 Artists to Follow into 2020

When you scroll through my feed, you'll see their work fairly often.
I shared one of my favorite posts from each of their pages. My lists are usually in no particular order. Enjoy!

Photographer: Melody Jacobs

 1. Who: @gdbee
Why: Two words, "Rainbow Everything" 🌈 

Source: @gdbee

2. Who: @tallncurly1

Why: I can relate to both being tall(ish) and being curly😉 

Source: @tallncurly1

3. Who: @marcusthevisual
Why: I like his interpretations of existing comic book characters as well as his original creations

Source: @marcusthevisual

4. Who: @obiaris
Why: Besides the fact that I like his art, he's hilarious😂

Source: @obiaris

5. Who: @quillqueen
Why: Natural, curly hair created using strips...of...paper

Source: @quillqueen

6. Who: @mind.of.el
Why: They're not afraid to switch up their style and try something new

Source: @mind.of.el

7. Who: @n43nae
Why: One word, chibis!

Source: @n43nae

8. Who: @tyra_powers
Why: Inspirational original quotes and inspirational paintings

Source: @tyra_powers

9. Who: @illustration315
Why: so many reasons, but to keep continuity I'll pick one. Her partial movement illustrated videos (usually accompanied by sound) are so relaxing to watch

10. Who: @vashtiharrison
Why: Everything illustration she posts is inspiring. Whether it's for little children or adults.

Source: @vashtiharrison

11. Who: @delmainedonson_art
Why: Beautiful black women with beautiful backsplashes

Source: @delmainedonson_art

12. Who: @black_fenrir
Why: His chosen art style is amazing. You kind of just have to see it for yourself.

Source: @black_fenrir

13. Who: @melmadedooks
Why: Beautiful (fingers to mouth like a French chef) digital portraits

Source: @melmadedooks

14. Who: @4everestherr
Why: Big, Bratz-esque eyes and love for the thicc girls

Source: @4everestherr

15. Who: @duchess365
Why: Also does beautiful, big eyes. Her bio says,

I hope you leave with a smile

Source: @duchess365

16. Who: @freddymalenda
Why: He caught my attention when he did fan art for the Disney Live Action version of The Lion King

Source: @freddymalenda

17. Who: @debracartwright
Why: Her oil paintings (including her self-portraits) portraying women in different stages of relaxation

Source: @debracartwright

18. Who: @nubianrockchick
Why: Her cute "days of the week" posts mixed with some 🔥 fashion choices

Source: @nubianrockchick

19. Who: @sade.the.artist
Why: Monochromatic paintings

Source: @sade.the.artist

20. Who: @juarez.ricci
Why: I like how he plays with bodily proportions. Plus his bio says,

I only do two things...breathe and draw

Source: @juarez.ricci

Who is your favorite artist? Comment below.
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