Description
The Xiomara Art Print (A3) is a bold and joyful illustration that celebrates colour, pattern, and the beauty of Black womanhood. Created by UK illustrator Dorcas Creates, the artwork places a striking figure at the centre of the composition, surrounded by vibrant florals and rich decorative detail.
In the illustration, Xiomara appears adorned with an abundant floral headwrap and framed by layers of patterned flowers and foliage. The composition balances warm pink tones with bright botanical colour and a patterned background, creating a scene that feels expressive, celebratory, and full of life. Dorcas’ distinctive style combines playful colour with confident line work, resulting in artwork that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Dorcas Creates is known for illustrations that centre Black women in joyful, confident, and powerful ways. Her work highlights individuality, beauty, and presence, placing women firmly at the centre of the story rather than the margins. Each illustration begins as a black and white pen drawing, which is then scanned and digitally developed using Photoshop and Illustrator to build the layered colour and pattern that define her style.
The inspiration for Dorcas’ work comes from the women she encounters in everyday life. Through her art she captures moments of strength, elegance, and personality, transforming them into vibrant visual portraits that feel celebratory and uplifting.
Printed as a giclée reproduction, this artwork is produced on 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a premium archival paper known for its soft texture and museum-quality finish. The giclée printing process allows colours and fine details to remain rich and vivid, creating a print that maintains the integrity of the original artwork.
The print is produced in A3 size (11.7 × 16.5 inches) and is borderless, allowing the artwork to extend all the way to the edge of the paper for a clean, gallery-style presentation.
Dorcas Creates is a UK-based illustration brand dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black women through joyful, vibrant artwork and design. Dorcas’ work has been widely recognised and featured in BuzzFeed, Cosmopolitan, Essence, Glamour, Lonny, Marie Claire, Oprah Magazine, and Refinery29. As a Black artist, she creates illustrations that place Black women proudly at the centre of the image, celebrating individuality, beauty, and presence.
Product details:
- Size: A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches)
- Giclée print
- Printed on 308gsm Hahnemühle Photo Rag archival paper
- Borderless full-bleed print
- Open edition artwork
- Packaged in a cello sleeve with backing board
- Includes Dorcas Creates business card and branded sticker
- Created by Dorcas Creates, UK illustrator
- Etsy Design Award 2023 Winner
- Frame not included.
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