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Dawn McQuay
Fantasy Illustrator

I'm an illustrator & self- author from the south side of Chicago, and is currently in early production of my very own show involving black/poc werewolves. I enjoy creating vivid, colorful works of art! And is able to draw humans, animals, anthro's, & environmental backgrounds.

Melissa Mathieu
Illustrator and graphic designer

My name is Melissa Mathieu and is an illustrator and graphic designer. My own style includes mainly incorporating black girls pastel colors and '' cute'' look.

Candace Paul
Artist and Illustrator

Illustrated a popular children's book for a former United Nations Representative and Ambassador. The book has sold over 10,000 copies to date.

Tredel Lambert
Illustrator, Comic Creator, and Story Teller

Tredel is a professional Illustrator, Character Artist, Sequential Artist, Storyteller & Creator. This Sheridan College graduate has made headlines. Tredel created Black Heroes in History Art Exhibit (2021) & released two children's books as part of his Hip Hop Heroz book series.

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Michael Moorer
Data Scientist for Social Good and Creative

"Michael Moorer Jr. is an African American creative, and data scientist whose research intersects race, social justice, coding, and big data whose grass roots originates from Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

Gregory Buissereth
Published author-Illustrator

Gregory Buissereth, Chicago native, published author-illustrator, filmmaker, youth-worker, and “forever student”. With years of experience in both community services and media production, Greg's creativity is fueled by his enthusiasm and love for community, comedy and design. Wit

Tiffany Hughes
Illustrator and Layout Artist

Designer of 10 years aiding in the creation of communication through design

Wilnara Kendrick
Artist/Illustrator

Wilnara is an artist with a passion for portrait illustration and creating whimsical children's characters. With over a decade of freelance experience, she is a collaborator helping clients fulfill their illustrative needs. www.jwinkstudios.com

Halston Shannon
Brand Designer

Hey there! My name is Halston Shannon. I’ve been offering Graphic / Brand Design services for the past 6 years. I assist business owners with defining their brand identity, while creating excellent marketing materials to attract their target audience. In my leisure time, you’re m

Chelsea Ellis
Graphic Illustrator

Accomplished illustrator with four years of freelance graphic art experience and strong proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign software. Demonstrated strengths in customer service, creating illustrative logos and cartoons, designing graphic images for screen printing, and identifying growth opportunities.

Danielle Elysse
Artist/Illustrator

A native New Yorker, Danielle received her BFA from New York University’s Steinhardt School in 2014. She continues to live and work in NYC. Danielle works with traditional and digital media to make large scale and detailed pieces inspired by children’s book and mythology.

Sharifa Patrick
Illustrator

"I am a Toronto based freelance Illustrator. I have a Bachelor Degree in Animation which has lead me to work on multiple projects such as: Reebok Animation industry - 2D Generalist artist Children’s Book’s Street Art"

Keenan Dailey
Digital Painter and Illustrator

I am a multidisciplinary afrofuturist artist and designer. My work focuses on disenfranchised and marginalized communities. Using empathic systems design thinking, I seek to analyze the ways in which systems of oppression work to destroy and dismantle those very communities and forge harmonious design solutions to help ease and eventually end those communities' suffering.

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L. Llewellyn James
Illustrator, Filmmaker and 3d Computer Model-maker

I have over 20 years of experience in Traditional Illustration with extensive knowledge of 3d Computer Modeling.

Imani Danzy
Dynamic Digital Illustrator

10 years illustration experience. I love to create vibrant and dynamic digital illustrations.

Kelsey Smith
Freelance Comic Artist

I'm Kelsey, Black lesbian and a Cartoonist & Illustrator.

Tanisha Steverson
Multidisciplinary Graphic Artist

I was born into chaos. Therefore my illustrations allow me to embrace it. My personality shines through my work. I am an eccentric, vibrant narrator who thrives under pressure. I navigate through any problem through my thirst for knowledge and communication.

Janine Carrington
Artist, Illustrationist, Comic biographer

I'm an illustrator who specializes in Black affirming images for children. I provide depictions of robust healthy freedom and fun for authors seeking to create positive connections to Blackness in young people.

Axie Cruz
Freelance digital artist

I am Axie, a 23 year old Afrolatino 2D digital artist located in Houston, Texas. I plan to finish my bachelor’s degree in digital media in the future, & most of my work is centered more around character illustration and/or character design.

Julia Johnson
The Graphic Design GODDE$$

My name is Julia and I'm a self-taught graphic designer who specializes in illustrating 'moods'. Most of my work centers around black women and wellness.

Melisa Lamour
Digital

I'm Melisa, a Haitian American digital artist from NYC who is greatly inspired by my favorite stories from my childhood! I am also working on my own webcomics!

Joanna Davis
UX Designer and Illustrator

I’ve been a visual designer and illustrator for over 12 years

Jaelen Upchurch
Graphic Designer

"Hello! My Name is Jaelen Upchurch and I'm an Illustrator and Graphic Designer from the Bay Area. I am interested in packaging, print, and digital design as well as freelance illustration opportunities. Some of my outside interests are video games, anime, and screen-printing."

Lauren Sloan
Graphic Designer

As a designer, I strive to be effective. I desire for people to see my work and become curious. I achieve this by constantly analyzing designs, layouts, and questioning exactly what makes other pieces of work successful allows me to become more effective.

Brian Blase
DRAWING ILLUSTRATIONS

I'm a creative content writer who enjoys writing Health, fitness, lifestyle, and food blogs. Apart from that I also enjoy drawing, it more of a talent. I use biro pens and eye pencils for my art. I can send you some samples of my work once you review my application

Krystyna Ewing
Illustrator

"I draw things And I never have any idea about what I should put in these things"

Paris Chumley
Illustrator, Graphic Designer, and Animator, Oh My!

"Howdy! I'm Paris / PC in the meat world, Swagginmun online, born and raised in California, and dabbles in many of artistic trades! Of which includes, but is not limited to: illustration, graphic design, animation, storyboarding, and comic making!"

Conscious Temple
Illustrator and Graphics designer

"Sketch artist with graphic design skills over 20years of experience enjoys creating different styles. influences are graffiti styles, typography and fine art. designs can be intricate."

Tasanee Durrett
Storyteller of Visual Stories

"Each of us has a story. I use drawings to portray stories that evoke memories and engage moments. Every story I tell exposes knowledge that may or may not have been known before. I am a one-line artist, meaning I use one continuous line to create my pieces. Why one-line art? Because there is a certain beauty in minimalist storytelling that lacks the attention that it deserves. My motivation for my current series called ""Crown"" stems from the mis-representation of Black women's hair in today's society and the fight for the decriminalization of Black hair and Black representation."

Thomas Caldwell
Graphic Designer/ Illustrator / Story-Board Artist

At the age of two, I drew circles on my mother’s expensive heels on my road to becoming an artist. The next twenty years were dedicated to mastering understanding visual storytelling. By learning a variety of mediums, I am a creator that produces bold and illustrative work.

Kiana Henderson
Graphic Designer & Illustrator

I am a black artist born and raised in San Diego, CA! My style can fit many niches and it is heavily inspired by anime and video games. If you’re looking for a fun and creative style look no further!

Yusupha Kolley
UG Graphics

Young experienced creative designer with over 5 years of experience.

Chanté Timothy
Illustrator

Chanté Timothy is a published illustrator born and raised in London. Chanté’s first book debut called “A Black Woman Did That” by Malaika Adero helped kick start her passion for children’s book illustration. Her work line art is hand-drawn and coloured using Photoshop.

Antonio Vance
Phenom Illustrations

Started illustrating at the age of 5. Over 40 years of illustration experience, 15+ years of Photoshop experience, and PARAMOUNT when it comes to CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Kellie Marsh
Retro, Pop art and Comic Style Illustrations

As an Illustrator I've been captivated by the study of graphic novels and comic/manga style art since my youth. I use those early inspirations and other influences to create a range of bold, vibrant and eye catching illustration styles.

Naomi Gennery
Illustrator & Designer

Naomi is a Bristol (UK) based illustrator and designer. Inspired by a mishmash of influences Naomi likes to take on serious subjects with a playful touch, using collage, bold colours and scribbly illustrations throughout her images.

Anna Laviniere
Illustrator and UX Designer

I'm an Illustrator and UX Designer keen on cartoons and character design each with a unique style.

Reyna Noriega
Visual Art

"Reyna Noriega is a Miami-based Black and Afro-Latina visual artist, author, and educator who works across a variety of mediums, from graphic design, to painting, digital illustration, and photography.

Kyle Rush
Illustration

I’m am illustrator and designer currently based in Oakland, California. I graduated from Academy of Art University with a BFA in Illustration. I am currently a designer at Kaiser Permanente working on a wide range of projects.

Founé Sissoko
Illustrator

"Hello, My name is Foune, I'm an illustrator based in France. I graduated from a fashion school and I started like fashion designer. Since few years I decided to follow my passion and now I draw children's book (not only). I really enjoy drawing, painting and use my imagination."

Samantha Viotty
Experience Designer and Illustrator

Sam Viotty is a designer, creative strategist, and illustrator based in Washington DC. She is an Experience Design Associate on The Obama Foundation's Education Team where she uses design thinking to create opportunities for young people across the country.

Christopher Matura
Digital media designer

HI! names Chris been certified graphic designer for 4 years and now certified multi Digital media designer this year. i work on mostly illustrator work whether its calligraphy or doing logo design work.

Tiye Samone
Children’s Book Illustrator

"Hi ! I’m Ty and I would love to work with you on your project! A little about me : I specialize in cartooning, illustrations, and graphic design. Website | www.ArtByTyPie2High.com Patreon | www.patreon.com/TyPie2High Comics | www.phasecomics.com"

Teshika Silver
Illustrator and Graphic Designer

"Hi! I'm Tesh and a Black queer femme illustrator with over 15 years in the industry. I create logos, custom designs and illustrations for anyone from non-profit organizations to small business entrepreneurs. My latest projects include rebranding for AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC), illustrations for Sixty Inches From Center and the Chicago Reader."

Michael Hall
DOPE - Digital Operator Pencil Electric

Degree in Fine Arts with a focus in graphic design. 35 years of illustration. Wacom, Watercolor master.

Chris Herod
Illustrator, Writer, Ancestral Vindicator

I have over 30 years of professional illustration and 10 years of brand strategy experience with a variety of Fortune 300 organizations. Most of my personal work is political and Pan African. I am looking to center my passions with any collaborative opportunities going forward.

Ashley Fountain
3D Artist/ Generalist

Hi There! I am a 3D Artist, but am very versitile and am able to work in 2D and or traditional work as well.

Margarett McBride
Illustrator

Margarett McBride, based in NC but originally from MI, is an Artist, Developmental Psychologist, and Children's Book Writer. She enjoys studying, writing, and drawing stories that remind her of her childhood, exemplify the life of Black youth and families, and more.

Keisha Okafor
Artist & Designer

Keisha Okafor is an artist and designer that creates vibrant and fun patterns and illustrations. She has worked with clients including Piccolina Kids, IGN and AARP, and is excited to work with more awesome people!

Mariam Ayoade
Illustration artist

I am 21 year student engineer,drawing as always been part of me since I was a little girl, I use to draw for fun till recently when I decided to monetize it and become popular with it. I do a little if web designing and development on figma and VSCode respectively.

Ki H
Branding and Graphic Designer

I help guide wellness, empowerment, & spirituality focused Black women business owners to clarity with modern branding & illustrations.

Magali Razafimahazo
Graphic Illustrator | Women Empowerment | Fashion & Interiors

Humble fashion & interior Malagasy illustrator based in Canada. I use art to spread love. I want people to feel loved and important when they look at my artwork. Remember: you are loved and you are worthy.

Allison Richmond-Leeth
Freelance Illustrator

Hello! My name is Allison, a freelance illustrator looking to expand her reach in her community. I have multiple social media accounts where I like to share my work. I also have a blog, and an Etsy shop where I sell my designs.

Dyona McQuay
Graphical Illustrations

I started my drawing skills since I was a child, and have evolved from creating illustrious works into becoming a passionate graphic designer. I designed a book cover, participated in art shows, designed logo and album covers. I am continuing my studies at Columbia Chicago IL

Sean-Paul Adams
Vector Cleric

I'm a vector-based illustrator with going on 12 years of experience that is deeply invested in creating a style that blends the Japanese anime aesthetic, video game and geek culture with my own voice and experiences as a 1-st generation black American.

Katleen Hillion
Art director and Illustrator

"Hello , I’m french art director and illustrator from caribbean but based in France, I like drawing black characters and a lot of things / subjects from our black Community."

Christopher Brown
Illustrator

I am a Chicago based Illustrator who specialize in Vector Art. I love creating movie posters, portraits, and cartoons.

Mike Lewis
Graphic Designer

"Collaborative, engaging, and inventive designer with over 10 years of professional experience. Specializing in print design,, clothing graphics, vector illustration and creative content."

Eniola Odetunde
Editorial Illustrator

I’m Eniola, a New York based motion designer, illustrator, and animator. With my experience in creative development and production, I bring my love of design and illustration into each project. When I'm not perfecting pixels, I enjoy kicking ass in pub trivia, visiting museums, and watching so many movies (some of them good). I love working and collaborating on a variety of projects. Don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Toni Gajadhar
Children's Illustrator

"Hello, my name is Toni and I am an illustrator based in sunny Trinidad and Tobago. I have been working as a freelance illustrator since 2019 but I used to manage an art gallery here in Trinidad for a few years before that, so fine art and traditional art are huge influences to me.

John Russouw
Graphic, multimedia designer

My name is John and I communicate visually. For me, Graphic Design is art with a purpose. I’m obsessed with the aesthetic expression of concepts and ideas and creating fascinating works that meet all visual communication needs. My best interests involve conceptualizing creative and systematic plans to solve creative problems. My end goal is to turn dreams and ideas into realistic revelations by designing with passion

Brooke Danaher
Digital illustrator and painter

"My name is Brooke Danaher, I am a black artist based in London. I have a law and business background which makes me diverse. I am a good listener and I always follow my clients directions."

Fredrick Mwenja
Elite Art Illustrator

Skilled creative designer with key emphasis in art illustration , bringing art to life is my ultimate goal

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Paul Hebron
Illustrator & designer

I'm practiced at listening and observing. While my practical experience includes art direction, design and illustration, it also includes focusing on the creative objectives needed to achieve positive results.

Shawntel Johnson
CEO + Multidisciplinary Artist

"I’m a self-taught, multi-disciplinary, full time artist based in Columbus, OH. My art often consists of electric colors, unnatural skin tones, surrealism, afrofuturism, sex positivity, eroticism, and influences from the African diaspora."

Brittany Moodie
Illustrator

Brittany Moodie is an carribean-American illustrator from Queens, NY. Her art specializes in expressionist line work fleshed out with warm color palettes, while exploring character design and visual storytelling.

Wilshley Coleau
Character Design

I'm a Haitian-American Character Designer from South Florida. I attend UCF's SVAD program specializing in Experimental Animation.

Kendra Mayne
Ace of Illustrations/Animation

"Living in Upstate New York and a recent graduate of 2D animation from The School of Visual Arts; Kendra is creating breathtaking animation and illustrations. Always had a fondness for the arts from a young age, they found a strong connect towards animation and film."

Delores Eddington
Digital Illustrator

Just an illustrator helping people build their brands, and meeting new creatives while I do it. I'm also a comic book expert so drop some superhero quotes!

Ankita Gupta
Illustrator

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Shayn Green
Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Hi I'm Shayn! I am an illustrator with a B.A. in Media Arts from the University of South Carolina. I am currently based in Charleston, SC. I enjoy creating literary illustrations and stylized portraits. I also like to writing poetry, painting and sewing.

Kaylyn Hill
Digital Media Artist + Creative Mentor

"What's up?! I go by KJH! I'm a digital creator, creative techie, mentor, and author! I'm especially keen to anything that tells expresses experiences within the Black culture! Want to work? Let's!"

Vivian Shih
Asian-American illustrator Vivian Shih!

Vivian tells stories and provokes emotions with her bold eye for aesthetics and brings excitement and individuality to each project she touches. Her illustrative works explore movement and women's and POC voices. Her personal works focus on themes of self-discovery and internal

Jerlyn O'Donnell
VP, Design Director

Jerlyn is an author and digital artist living in NYC. She has been published in Vice and ESPN.

Asia Reynolds
Illustrator

I’m an illustrator that focuses on women of color, food and a plant or two mixed in.

Grace Enemaku
Independent Illustrator

"I'm a Nigerian-Irish designer and illustrator from Dublin, Ireland. A lot of businesses struggle to make brands and content that people find engaging.

Cornelius Washington
Art Director & Illustrator

Cornelius ‘Hank’ Washington is a designer and illustrator born and raised from Mississippi that helps passionate people and teams tell stories in a bold, brave, and vibrant way. With almost 10 years of experience, Hank worked as a multi-disciplined designer with brands that include: A3C Festival, TGI Fridays, Dicks Sporting Goods & more.

Destiny Simmons
Bold Illustration GAWD.

"The Bold Illustration GAWD (AKA Destiny Simmons), is a genderqueer artist based in Philadelphia, PA. They create some cool stuff, they love experimenting with crazy color palettes, everyone seems to love them.

Dania Wright
illustrator + animator

Dania Wright is a multidisciplinary visual artist and educator. Her primary mission is to celebrate the resilience and beauty of the African Diaspora, and amplify social causes. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, she currently resides in Atlanta, GA.

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John D Saunders
Web Designer & Illustrator

I'm a Web Designer and Illustrator with skills in Photoshop, Illustrator and Sketch focused on providing a stellar user experience to website visitors

Kevin Sparrock
Illustrator/ graphic designer

I am a freelance illustrator and designer in Miami, FL.

Naimah Thomas
Illustrator and Therapist

Naimah is a Chicago-based visual artist, art therapist, and licensed professional counselor. Naimah’s clinical work and art practice often explore the intersections of art and mental health, primarily in BIPOC communities.

Kevin Rooi
Tropical Typographer

"I’m just your friendly neighborhood tropical typographer!! Born in the Caribbean, now living in the Netherlands. During my time in the Netherlands, I found a fondness for visual, graphic design, branding, and typography.

Margarett McBride
Artist and Researcher

Margarett McBride, based in NC but originally from MI, is an Artist, Developmental Psychologist, and Children's Book Author. She enjoys studying, writing, and drawing stories that remind her of her childhood and that exemplify the life of Black youth, families, and communities.

Elisa Bell
Creator of bold surface pattern designs

I'm digital artist and surface pattern designer. My work incorporates bold color, playful hand-drawn elements, "in your face" statements and a mix of structured vector illustrations and hand drawn creations.

Cyan Daly
Freelance Illustrator

Cyan is a NY based illustrator with an affinity for color. In her art, she draws information from her own cultural experience, the city around her, and brightly colored poisonous animals.

Chiamaka Nwoye
Illustrator

Hello! I’m a Nigerian illustrator based in the UK. I love drawing people and and always try to make sure a lot of life to my illustrations! I am currently a second year illustration student at the University for the Creative Arts.

Sage Youngblood
Designer + Illustrator

Sage Youngblood (she/her) is a visual artist, designer and illustrator based in Portland with experience in digital media, creative agencies—specifically with sports and entertainment clients—, food & beverage, and non-profit work. Inherently drawn to political and social issues, Sage is active in organizations centering queer POC experiences including Red Dot Campaign and New Women Space.

Benjamin Torres
Creative Director/Illustrator

Ben began his career with Hasbro Toy Group, acted as brand visionary for a spectrum of iconic entertainment brands such as Star Wars, Batman, Superman, Transformers, Pokemon and many more. He has consulted on various movies and tv shows and has illustrated for Marvel & DC.

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Mia Saine
Illustrator and Graphic Designer

Mia Saine is a non-binary illustrator from Memphis, Tennessee. They specialize in commercial illustration, brand design, advertisement design, and environmental design. They enjoy normalizing, amplifying, and showcasing the empowerment and happiness of minorities.

Jessica E. Boyd
Digital Illustrator + Brand Strategist

I'm an award-winning brand strategist-turned-digital illustrator who helps amplify authentic Black-centered businesses and socio-cultural initiatives.

Tomekah George
Illustrator

I'm an illustrator and occasional animator who's passionate about bright colours, textures and Black representation in the creative industries.

Cheryl Thuesday
illustrator

British illustrator splitting her time between Brooklyn, New York and a small town in New Jersey. I love working with bold and vibrant colors. I specialize in editoral and book covers.

Natasha Z Francis
Illustrator, Animator & Visual Development Artist

"Hello! I'm Natasha. I want to bring more good ideas into the world. I primarily work in a digital format that combines traditional processes with 2D & 3D methods, that are inspired by historical + fantasy aspects. Graduated from Kingston School of Art with BA Hons in Illustration Animation, my goal is to entertain, continue growing as an artist, and finally be able to play guitar hero on expert mode."

Nimah Gobir
Oakland Illustrator + Painter

I'm the daughter of two Nigerian immigrants. Raised by a single mama and a textbook middle child, I create art that explores my identity as a black woman. Through paintings and installations, my work teases out both the nuances and shared experiences of being black.

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Naomi Silverio
Illustrator

Dominican illustrator with a focus in portraiture and lettering.

Waigwe Gichuhi
Illustrator and Designer

I am a life-long enthusiast of the arts and all things design. Its been 4+ years of practicing in many different forms of these two, especially cultivating proficiency and interest in visual design, illustration, art direction and animation.

Daveia Odoi
The Happy Illustrator™

Hi, my name is Daveia (pronounced Day-Vee-Yah) and I'm an illustrator who loves to create happy and cute characters that shine. My design work is clean, clear, functional and fun. It's the result of God given talent mixed with professional training, delivered in a spirit of excellence!

Lauren Taylor
Freelance Comic Artist and Illustrator

I was born in Chicago, IL and I now reside in Indianapolis, IN. Ever since I could remember I’ve enjoyed the art of storytelling. It is my ultimate goal as an artist to create characters and illustrations that highlight the multiple facets of people of color.

Rachel Ogbaretin
Illustrator

Hi I'm Rachel. I come up with ideas and art direct or illustrate them. I'm here to tell stories, and make work that people relate to.

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