10 Artists to Follow on TikTok Now

Between NFTs and online content creation, creatives and artists have come up with new, fun ways of displaying their art. With the closing of art galleries and museums, the internet has become the number one place to view art since the quarantine days of 2020. Social media, among other things, has helped push the democratization of art forward, by creating a universal platform that allows emerging artists to showcase their work beyond the confined and often elitists spaces that make up art institutions. 

TikTok, a video-sharing social networking service, became the most downloaded app in the US soon after it was released to the public. The app has given way to a variety of trends that have gone viral, including memes, lip-synced songs, and comedy videos. With the popularization of TikTok, some artists have made use of this platform to display their talent. For that reason, we compiled a list of the best artists to follow on TikTok that will inspire you to channel your most creative internet self. 

Art by Darcy, or @darcydsesp, brings relaxing and relatable commentary as she creates exquisite watercolor works, showing the process from sketch to image. Her description reads "painting my state of mind," and the still and slightly melancholic aspect of her content sets her apart from other artists on the platform. 

Chloe Amy Avery, or @chloe.amy.avery,  is a London-based embroidery artist whose work will make you wish you knew how to sow. If there is one person who can make embroidery trendy, that is definitely her. 

Clara Cris is a fine artist who utilizes vibrant color strokes and unique techniques in her art. Between her viral squeegee videos and stunning watercolors, Cris' content is a relaxing and uplifting watch. Follow her on TikTok @aclaracris.

Jenavieve Louie is the quintessential TikTok artist, whose celebrity portraits capture pop culture in the most artistic form. From Olivia Rodrigo to Megan Fox to a number of Euphoria characters, her vivid paintings are emblematic of Gen-Z trends.

Artist Joshua David McKenney's original Pidgin Dolls are fashion-forward dolls with meticulous makeup details and handcrafted outfits. On McKenney's TikTok, @pidgindoll, you can get a glimpse of the fascinating process of creating the dolls from painting to assembling. You can also find some art tutorials and stop-motion clips featuring the dolls.

Peek into this artist’s studio to better understand the process behind color swatching. Also, there is something incredibly satisfying about watching Josie Lewis play with all these beautiful watercolors. See more on TikTok @josielewisart.

Kelly Emmrich is a digital animation artist who re-creates special moments in time. She even illustrated the touching speech that Trevor Noah delivered on the daily show, proof that such moments can be immortalized through art. She can be found @kellyemmrich.

Brought to you by the creators of Coraline, videos include “baking Coraline’s wardrobe” where we learn to bake Coraline-inspired clothing-shaped cookies at home, and peeks behind the scenes as to how the movie was made. Who knew making a stop motion animation could be so meticulous? See for yourself @laikastudios.

Some might argue that he is the Andy Warhol of TikTok. Matt Chessco’s colorful expressionist portrait of celebrities like Billie Eilish, Zendaya, and The Rock, will definitely add a pop of color to your feed. He can be found on TikTok @mattchessco.

Saf Aljabouri's realistic portraits have a signature softness and nude color palette. Aljabouri's work is effortlessly lifelike, and her popular recreation of the classic Mona Lisa painting is one testament to her skill. See it for yourself at @saf.aljabouri.