BlackZodiacPrints

Black Zodiac Prints

Austin, Texas On Etsy since 2018

172 Sales | 5 out of 5 stars

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BlackZodiacPrints

Black Zodiac Prints

Austin, Texas | 172 Sales

5 out of 5 stars

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Announcement    Welcome to Black Zodiac Prints!

I'm Ryan Downs, a black artist and illustrator based in Austin, Texas.

As the creator of Black Zodiac Prints, I draw each piece entirely by hand using photo references. My goal is to bring to light all of the many inspiring figures in the black community in a unique art noveau style. I draw everything digitally and print locally here in Austin!

Represent your favorite black singer, author, actor or Zodiac sign with a print from Black Zodiac Prints!

The dimensions of each print are a standard 11x14 inches, so frames are easy to find and will fit perfectly on any wall in any room. Prints are printed on durable, heavy Accent Opaque cardstock with a semi-matte finish and vivid colors.

At this time, I am not offering custom orders, custom colors or custom sizes, but I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for who is missing from the collection!

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Last updated on Jul 1, 2020

Welcome to Black Zodiac Prints!

I'm Ryan Downs, a black artist and illustrator based in Austin, Texas.

As the creator of Black Zodiac Prints, I draw each piece entirely by hand using photo references. My goal is to bring to light all of the many inspiring figures in the black community in a unique art noveau style. I draw everything digitally and print locally here in Austin!

Represent your favorite black singer, author, actor or Zodiac sign with a print from Black Zodiac Prints!

The dimensions of each print are a standard 11x14 inches, so frames are easy to find and will fit perfectly on any wall in any room. Prints are printed on durable, heavy Accent Opaque cardstock with a semi-matte finish and vivid colors.

At this time, I am not offering custom orders, custom colors or custom sizes, but I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions for who is missing from the collection!

Sign up for my newsletter to receive news on upcoming prints, deals and special offers!
http://newsletter.black-zodiac.com/

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  • Bridger on Sep 4, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    Even more beautiful in person! I love it.

  • Nicole on Aug 21, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    Seller was extremely nice through all msg interactions! & shipping was super fast. My print shipped & arrived in a matter of days! And the print was beautiful & such great quality! Seller also included a personal, handwritten thank you note— which I thought was super nice & made me feel appreciated as a customer. Looking forward to buying from this shop again! Thanks, Ryan!!

  • Jon Carrasco on Aug 5, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy with my purchase. A wonderful print from a wonderful artist.

  • Jedaliz on Jul 12, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    If you’re gonna support any small business make sure it’s this one. I absolutely love this print, I have in plain sight in my room so I can see it. The quality of the print is really nice too.

  • gabriellahenry11 on Oct 14, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    The Prince print is BEAUTIFUL. I bought it for my sister's birthday, but almost kept it for myself. We are huge Prince fans. She is going to love it. It arrived in a timely manner, perfectly intact, and with thoughtful handwritten card. I can't wait to give it to her. I will be buying another one for myself very soon. Thank you Ryan!

  • Reina on Oct 3, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    The picture is amazing! Miss Jackson is gorgeous!!!

  • Brendan on Oct 2, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    It looks amazing & I love the sticker format. Please make more stickers!

  • Chloe on Sep 24, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing quality. Love the concept and the detail. Made a great gift! Thank you!!!

  • Shawn on Sep 22, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    This is my second time ordering from Ryan and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! The print is just as beautiful in hand as it is on the listing; shipping was super quick, reasonable, and arrived in perfect condition. I would highly recommend his work to anyone looking to liven up their space with such a unique piece of art, or as a gift to someone else.

  • Shawn on Sep 22, 2020

    5 out of 5 stars

    This is my second time ordering from Ryan and I couldn't be happier with my purchase! The print is just as beautiful in hand as it is on the listing; shipping was super quick, reasonable, and arrived in perfect condition. I would highly recommend his work to anyone looking to liven up their space with such a unique piece of art, or as a gift to someone else.

About BlackZodiacPrints

Sales 172
On Etsy since 2018
  • Step 1: Exploration Sketch I start by loosely sketching out the figure of the portrait.
  • Step 2: Block Colors Next, I add flat colors, including highlights and shadows.
  • Step 3: Blending & Smoothing I then smooth and blend the colors for cohesion
  • Step 4: Details & Polish To complete the portrait, I add highlights and other artistic touches.
  • Step 5: Finalization Finally, I place the portrait into the drawn back drop and tweak the final product.

Hand drawn portraits of your favorite black artists, musicians, athletes, superheroes and more

I’m Ryan Downs, the artist behind Black Zodiac. I started this series to bridge a gap I discovered in the ethnic representation in astrology. As a fan of the Zodiac, I’ve never been able to find much artwork portraying ethnic characters (fictional or otherwise) in alignment with their signs. I began the Black Zodiac series as a way to bring that artwork I wanted to see into the world, starting with some of my favorite past and contemporary R&B female singers and songwriters. The series is ever expanding to include more black authors, artists, superheroes, leaders, and more.

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