I'm Robert. I grew up in Atlanta in a house full of Black women who ran everything, with jazz on in the kitchen and somebody always telling somebody else to pick up a book. That's what I paint. The women who raised me, the music that raised me, kids figuring themselves out one page at a time.
If you've been scrolling past generic "Black art" that doesn't actually look like your family, start here.
Tiffany L.
Beautiful picture and quality. I received my order quickly. This is a great reminder of my 3 gorgeous daughters who are all grown up now 😊
Tasha A.
I love this painting the quality of the item is excellent, it matched the description and I will be ordering more in the near future. You will not be disappointed.
Ebony W.
I really can’t say enough about this print. It really comes alive to me when you see it with your own eyes and the colors are very vibrant as well."
Tiffany L.
Beautiful picture and quality. I received my order quickly. This is a great reminder of my 3 gorgeous daughters who are all grown up now 😊
Tasha A.
I love this painting the quality of the item is excellent, it matched the description and I will be ordering more in the near future. You will not be disappointed.
Ebony W.
I really can’t say enough about this print. It really comes alive to me when you see it with your own eyes and the colors are very vibrant as well."
Rooted in African Culture. Designed for the Way You Live.
the inspiration
―Luther E. Vann, Elemental: The Power of Illuminated Love
Finding Black art that looks like us is harder than it should be. Before they were prints, each piece here was an oil painting or watercolor in the studio. The canvas is the kind that galleries use, so with basic care, it will hold color for a hundred years. In a bedroom, Black woman wall art looks different than a jazz painting does in an office. Black couple wall art and nursery pieces each have their own place. The art was made for us, no matter what room it was in.
Every piece starts as an original painting by artist Robert Lawrence, created in oil on canvas and watercolor on paper, then reproduced as a museum-grade giclée print. We're Black-owned, and every work celebrates Black culture, heritage, and excellence. Nothing here is mass-produced or pulled from a warehouse. When you order, your piece is printed fresh, just for you.
Museum-grade archival canvas paired with giclée inks, the same fine art printing process used by galleries worldwide. The result is rich, vibrant color that holds up for 100+ years with proper care. This isn't a poster. It's a piece you can pass down to your children and grandchildren.
Stretched Canvas arrives with sawtooth hanging hardware pre-installed on FSC-certified solid wood stretcher bars with a seamless gallery wrap. Straight from box to wall.
Framed Canvas comes with secure hanging hardware pre-installed inside a handcrafted floating frame. Available in four finishes: Black, Gold, Silver, or Walnut.
Canvas Print (unframed) arrives rolled in protective packaging so you can pair it with any custom frame of your choice.
Every piece is made to order. Handling takes 1 to 2 business days, and transit takes 2 to 3 business days, so most orders arrive within 3 to 5 business days total. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as it's on the way. Weekends and holidays are not included in shipping estimates. For full details, see our shipping policy.
Every piece is carefully packaged to arrive in gallery-perfect condition. If something happens in transit, email cs@melaninart.com within 72 hours of delivery with your order number and a clear photo of the damage including the packaging. We'll ship a replacement at no cost to you. For full details, see our return policy.
