if you’ve spent any time on Twitter over the last few days, you might have noticed a lot of really cool art from around the world taking over your feed.
Black artists, graphic designers, and illustrators from all over the world are introducing themselves and showcasing their art to the timeline and to the world, using the hashtag.
You can thank Annabelle Hayford (@sparklyfawn), a 19-year-old, a gender artist studying animation and illustration at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) for rallying others in their field to share their work.
Some EXTREMELY TALENTED Ugandans across the globe did not sit down. From New York, to London, Kampala and across the globe, Ugandans took to Twitter to also engage in the challenge and boy oh boy, they are proving that Uganda has got talent.
Let’s not talk too much. Here they are. Enjoy!
I am Solomon W. Jagwe a Ugandan Artist, I love modeling, painting, Illustration and animating Children’s stories #Uganda #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/6OJLPEMdb0
— Solomon W. Jagwe (@soreel) September 19, 2017
2. And then JNK
I'm JNK from Uganda, digital artist and loving it #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/dQo8t938md
— JNK (@Mr_JNK) September 19, 2017
3. Say hello to Franco Mpagi who-wait-for-it uses black ink to create his murals
#drawingwhileblack Hey…I am an artist from Uganda. I use black ink to create my murals. pic.twitter.com/1tdp3U1Fdl
— Franco Mpagi (@FrancoMpagi) September 18, 2017
4. It seems we won’t get enough of Solomon W. Jagwe
I am a concept artist, 3d modeler and animator born in #uganda currently working as an Art Director for a VR game studio #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/lpWb5jQx5K
— Solomon W. Jagwe (@soreel) September 17, 2017
5. Enter the super talented Neema Lyer
Sending love from Uganda/ East Africa ❤️❤️❤️ #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/qit8B8no0g
— Neema Iyer (@NeemaIyer) September 17, 2017
6. Here comes Andrew Mamawi. He’s not at all affiliated to Game of Thrones
gotta jump on this train too😁!…Andrew from Uganda, a software engineer and digital artist yeeiiii! #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/Ebwj4hsTw6
— Andereyaa (@andrewmamawi) September 18, 2017
7. Introducing Elise aka Seiishin who does character design and story-boarding in animation
ey! i’m Elise aka Seiishin, a pansexual artist from Uganda hoping to do character design or storyboarding in animation! #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/d9Padqtagx
— Seiishin (@fox_seiishin) September 15, 2017
8. Dorothy had to introduce Xenson because a multi-media artist needs some respect!
Let me introduce to you @XensonXpression a multi media artist from #Uganda #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/Tv4xu5UD74
— Dorothy Nabunjo (@redroseflow) September 19, 2017
9. The only ballpaint artist on the hashtag- so far. Say hi to Michael Dungu
Halo…my name is Michael Ddungu a ballpoint pen artist from Uganda #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/pPXhsjafwj
— MiKaiyiLi (@Dungumichael1) September 19, 2017
10. Everyone stand up for Jonas Rayme. This guy is a gem!
I am Jonas Rayme, a Digital painter,…. from Kampala, Uganda! 😉#drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/T8256ddpMO
— Mbaleka Jonás Rayme™ (@jonas_rayme) September 19, 2017
11. Darsan Aine is a super talented chap!
This is my friend Darsan Aine from Uganda 🇺🇬. I believe he is one of the most talented artists in Uganda. RT to give him some market! pic.twitter.com/LDEKOaurO0
— Musonera Joshua Ntale (@NtaleJoshua) September 18, 2017
12. EZI (not Mr. Eazi) the vector artist also came through!
I'm EZI from Uganda 🇺🇬 , a vector artist and I'm loving it 😁#drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/n2Uh60b2OX
— ezithecreative (@eziwear) September 18, 2017
13. Daniel the low key chef made a plot twist!
Hello, I’m Daniel from Uganda 🇺🇬. I’m an artist and low key chef. These are some of my works. Hope you like them. #drawingwhileblack pic.twitter.com/3OCOMd3f8M
— Busingye the Artisté (@nsdannie) September 18, 2017
Absolutely amazing art!
If you’re an artist and want to talk to us about your art, we’re eager to say hello! Send us an email on info@thisisuganda.org and let’s talk!
