The Caribbean is renowned for a range of things; whether it’s the breathing-taking sceneries to the mouth-watering delicacies or the unique sound of the music. However, there are certain things that help define the Caribbean culture but goes a bit unnoticed. One of these things is Caribbean art and the talented individuals who create such pieces. So, here are 12 Caribbean artist that you should follow and support on Instagram.
1. @sshereeceb
There is nothing basic about this Trinidadian artist. Her beautiful art pieces range from prismacolor art to “trippy” art with touches of acrylic paintings. The colours she uses not only help in making her paintings stand out but also captivates the eyes of admirers.
2. @eddaviel
Hailing from Dominican Republic, this multifaceted artist intrigued me with his Afro-inks series.
“This series was a line created by a drop of ink that becomes the expression of African traits mixed with the Taino culture and European elements that merge into what the Caribbean is today: three continents which constitute the cultural diversity of our land.
3. @art_island_barbados
“It’s just me, a canvas, my brush and a purpose”
Maurice Forde is a Barbadian artist whose pieces either make you appreciate what lives around us or the beauty that makes us human beings.
4. @artbyjoya
Drawn to faces, art became an unexpected dream for this Antiguan artist. With an expressive contemporary style, Joya Cousin uses acrylic, water colours and coloured pencils to create vibrant breath-taking portraits.
5. @thomashairstonart
This Bahamian artist experiments with a variety of mediums, styles and subjects creating a cryptic vibe to most of his pieces.
6. @jagartist
On @jagartist’s canvas could be an oil painting of a beautiful woman plaiting her hair or an acrylic painting of Gros Piton from Sugar Beach. The beauty may vary but the talent is consistent.
7. @leenc.e
What stands out about this artist is the effervescent colours used in her pieces. She knows what colours compliment each other in order to achieve “the” beautiful painting.
8. @alex.paints
Mix portraits, paint and a splash of urban chic and you will find yourself looking at a painting from Alex Marshall.
9. @the.pencil.man
His style of art is literally explained in his instagram handle. This Jamaican artist uses coloured pencils to create vivid portraits. On his page, you can find artwork of Chronixx, Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba.
10. @uwishedicared
@uwishedicared is an artist and graphic designer from Trinidad and Tobago. While scrolling through her Instagram page there are three words that came to my mind; bright, edgy and captivating.
11. @kokabzd
This Jamaican illustrator takes the beauty of a woman to the next level. Her instagram page transports you into a fantasy world filled with illustrations of intriguing mystical creatures. From “horn girls” to a ” Shark Mama”, @kokabzd’s pieces would leave you mesmerized.
12. @von.hall
@von.hall’s art pieces scream women empowerment. This Barbadian illustrator’s modern style of art is unique and aesthetically beautiful. He has done portraits of Rihanna to Lipita Nyong’o and even Black Panther.
