BlackZodiacPrints
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Welcome to Black Zodiac Prints!
I'm Ryan Downs, a black artist and illustrator based in Portland, Oregon.
I create each portrait 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 nouveau style. I draw everything digitally and print locally here in Portland!
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 card stock with a semi-matte finish and vivid colors.
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francesca on Oct 9, 2022
5 out of 5 starsshipped so fast and in such secure packaging!! i absolutely love my print. i highly recommend this shop!!
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arianesandford on Aug 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsGorgeous artwork, arrived promptly after a little mixup.
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heidi on Jul 8, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is my second order from this shop and this experience was just as awesome as the first. Excellent quality and super fast shipping.
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marinacowboy on Jun 6, 2022
5 out of 5 starsA++ seller, print is exactly as described and a beautiful addition to my collection.
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Elizabeth on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe print that I order got here super quickly after I ordered it and it was absolutely perfect! It even came with a nice little note that made me smile.
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Alejandra on Apr 27, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful print. It was a birthday gift and the recipient loved it! Looks so gorgeous framed and you will definitely want to display these prints immediately. Highly recommended seller.
About BlackZodiacPrints
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Step 1: Exploration Sketch I start by loosely sketching out the figure of the portrait. -
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Step 2: Block Colors Next, I add flat colors, including highlights and shadows. -
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Step 3: Blending & Smoothing I then smooth and blend the colors for cohesion -
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Step 4: Details & Polish To complete the portrait, I add highlights and other artistic touches. -
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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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