Photo courtesy of The Newnan Times-Herald

Meet a real-life JJ Evans. Seriously though, Corey Barksdale is an artist who owns the Creative Art Connection. The reason I mentioned JJ Evans is due to the similarity of Corey’s art style with the infamous 70’s sitcom icon. Originally from Nashville, Corey was born into a family of artists and earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Atlanta College of Art.

Corey’s style focuses on mural art and African-American art by utilizing some of the bold colors found in African art. If you are looking for that unique piece for your home or business, check out Corey’s website to commission a painting.

If this piece looks familiar, then you recognize it from Addonis's work with One United Bank. Addonis Parker is located in Miami, FL and has done other artwork for One United Bank, including a mural on one of their buildings in Miami. His artwork honors the Black community and the struggles faced in order to achieve civil rights.

Addonis also has an Art Forever Studio in Miami which strives to reach the hearts and artistic minds of at-risk youth.

Kani Saburi Ayubu (pictured on the right with his father) is the founder of The Black Art Depot that is located in Atlanta, GA. He started the company in 2004 with the goal to be the #1 supplier of African-American art, gifts, collectibles and African decor in the world. The Black Art Depot is focused on giving back to the community as members of the Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce and Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce.  

The company serves as a platform for you to buy everything from Bible covers to Christmas decorations to home decor and everything in between! The Black Art Depot also features collections that showcase Barack Obama, Black Love, Black History and Black Panther (both the Party and the movie). Make sure to check out The Black Art Depot for all your artistic desires.