11 Emerging Artists to Follow on Instagram

There are a couple of perks to following emerging artists on Instagram. First, they have an incredible eye and will give you inspiration for days. Second, on any given day, you can see exactly what they’re working on, so you’ll have a better chance at getting first dibs on that really great painting they just finished.

Whether you're in the market for new artwork or you could simply use more daily inspiration, these are our favorite rising stars of the art world on Instagram.

@heatherdayart

Heather Day is a young and bright artist and blogger based in California. Her brushstrokes have gathered the attention of more than 200,000 Instagram followers. When not painting, Day is often sharing candid photos of her trips to the beach or the mountains.

Heather Day Slow Boom, Mixed Media $Upon Request

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@zoepawlak

Zoë Pawlak is a fun, bubbly artist based in Vancouver. Not only is her art super gorgeous, but she also has an insanely beautiful collection of hand-knotted rugs and a collaboration of stunning hand-painted credenzas with Jeff Martin Joinery. Talk about an overachiever!

Zoë Pawlak Best Memories $1300 CAD

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@andy.dxn

Andy Dixon is a young, dapper artist splitting his time between Vancouver and Los Angeles. He loves pastel colors and polo, tennis, and yachting. Consider us officially part of the fan club.

Creative Mark 3 Drawer Wood Pastel Box $40

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@dorothy_shain

Sweet-as-pie Dorothy Shain is a young South Carolina artist with a penchant for pool cabanas (we get it, we love them too). Her art is fun and bright, just like her. In the past, she's collaborated with Anthropologie and shown her work through Furbish Studio.

Dorothy Shain The Bridget Print $415

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@mrkagan

Michael Kagan is a trailblazing New York artist who depicts images of man’s quest to push physical limits in the most sensational ways. He recently collaborated on a clothing line for Pharrell’s Billionaire Boys Club and painted the award-winning artwork for White Lies’ album, Import. Plus, his dogs are adorable.

Michael Kagan There Is No End, Signed Limited Edition $350

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@kateworum

Kate Worum is a talented Minneapolis-based illustrator and designer with an outgoing personality. She’s seemingly always up to something fun, like jumping on beds, yoga-posing in front of national landmarks, or wearing fabulous sunglasses with her squad. We’re big fans of her colorful work!

Kate Worum Delilah Print $50

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@sallykingbenedict

Atlanta-based Sally King Benedict is no stranger to the design world; she's had her work featured in Domino and showcased in many gorgeous homes. Her latest venture is a swimwear collection for Marysia Swim. We’re majorly swooning.

Sally King Benedict Dicey Nights 54 x 84 $Upon Request

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@jenstark

Jen Stark’s drippy murals may seem familiar. After all, she covered the exterior of The Surf Lodge in Montauk, painted a mural in Miami’s International Airport, and provided trippy art for the VMAs, featuring Miley Cyrus.

Jen Stark Organic Drip $20,000-$30,000

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@teilart

Serial wanderluster and artist Teil Duncan uses her beautiful travel photography to inspire her art. Based in Charleston, she is well-known for her dreamy beach study paintings.

Teil Duncan On Holiday Signed Print $150

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@luliewallace

New mama and artist Lulie Wallace is known for her beautiful floral artwork and textiles. Part of the prolific Charleston art crew, Lulie sells art in addition to items like bathrobes, scarves, pillows, scented candles, and baby blankets.

Lulie Wallace Flowers for Lucile, Silkscreen Print $150

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Lulie Wallace Daphne Pillow $128

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@_brittbass

Britt Bass Turner is an artist with a colorful southern style. Her work, which she also prints on clutches, iPhone cases, and stationery, is simply stunning. Turner is married to her high-school sweetheart and lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her pup Birdie.

Britt Bass Turner White Walls Giclee Print, 24 x 24 $97

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