illustrator @artbyjmk is honoring #blackboyjoy and #blackgirlmagic in this drawing series

Instagram is a goldmine for Black artistic talent and Joshua Mackey is making major waves on the app with his illustrated portraits. The St. Louis based artist is extremely talented with the pen and focuses his energies on uplifting Black men and women with his talent. The

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Drawing of actor and comedian @KingKeraun

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Here’s my 1st time lapse. I’m getting a little practice with my markers and line work befor Inktober hits. I have a ton of ideas for October that I can’t wait to put on paper. I hope you enjoy the video. #ink #illustration #art #artlife #timelapse #basketball #portrait #people #artislife #arttherapy #marker #prismacolor #fabercastell #staedtler #brushpen #artwork #freehand

A video posted by Joshua Mackey (@artbyjmk) on Sep 19, 2016 at 6:22pm PDT

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