by Nika B.
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ART & ILLUSTRATION

One artist. Many surfaces.

My art moves between paint, digital illustration, mixed media, and wearable pieces. Whether it belongs on a wall, a book page, or a pair of sneakers, each piece is made in my voice.

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Nika B’s God Will Rise painting with a gold halo on a blue background, on the studio worktable
PAINTINGS & THE PEOPLE BEHIND THEM

God Will Rise · in the studio

The original Nipsey Hussle tribute painting by Nika B, photographed on the worktable.

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ORIGINAL ART · PORTRAITS · PAINTINGS

Stories in color.

Smiling portrait with a golden yellow headwrap against multicolored brushstrokes

Golden headwrap

Artwork by Nika B.

Portrait in a backward blue cap with gold teeth and an ocean and sky across the face

Blue & gold

Artwork by Nika B.

Portrait with a sweeping red hat, blue clothing and a pastel striped background

The red hat

Artwork by Nika B.

Original painting of a blue car, a smiling mountain and playful characters in a colorful frame

Colorful worlds

Artwork by Nika B.

Another view of the artworkAnother view of Colorful worlds
Painted portrait of a woman holding a child against a colorful abstract background

A family moment

Artwork by Nika B.

Painted portrait of a child as an anime warrior with golden hair

Super-powered

Artwork by Nika B.

Crowned skull artwork in yellow, blue, pink and black

Crowned skull

Artwork by Nika B.

Another view of the artworkAnother view of Crowned skull
Oval painted portrait with a black headwrap, gold jewelry and rainbow background

Truth

Artwork by Nika B.

Painted girl in a tie surrounded by butterflies, flowers, hearts and colorful marks

Butterflies & bright ideas

Artwork by Nika B.

DIGITAL ART & PRINTS

Art prints, now available.

Colorful portraits and original designs, printed to order and shipped to your door. These are physical, unframed poster prints; frames shown in mockups are for display.

More from my digital art portfolio.

Blue portrait with long braids and flowing rainbow colors

Digital artwork

A world of blue

Memorial portrait with angel wings, a halo and a shirt reading Miss You Chris

Memorial artwork

In memory of Chris

Framed art print with a floating silhouette, bright balloons, paper planes and neon hands

Framed digital art print

Let your imagination fly

ART PRINTS × ROOM INSPIRATION

Build a room around the artwork.

See my Pinterest mood boards pairing art prints with living-room colors, furniture, and decor. Prints are sold unframed; furniture, frames, and accessories shown are styling inspiration.

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ART IN MOTION

From the studio

ACRYLIC PAINTING · PROCESS

Brushwork up close

From the first outlines to colorful details: a closer look at a commissioned painting in progress.

COMMISSIONED PORTRAITS · PROCESS

Portraits taking shape

Painted portraits coming together, including the sunflower portrait commission.

CUSTOM COMMISSION · CHRISTMAS GIFT

Maryland × New Jersey pong table

My first custom beer pong table started as a plain plastic folding table. I sanded, painted, varnished, and sealed it by hand for a commission given as a Christmas gift. Artwork and finishing by Nika B.

ORIGINAL PAINTING

Crowned skull

A bold painted skull with a yellow crown and vivid blue, pink, and black details. Painting by Nika B.

PORTRAIT PAINTING

Portrait in red · video

A closer look at my painted portrait of a smiling figure in a blue bucket hat against a vivid red background. Painting by Nika B.

Custom portrait canvas designs created by Nika B for a paint night
CUSTOM EVENT ART

Paint nights made personal

Explore all my custom event canvas designs, birthday and reunion paint nights, and photos of guests with their finished art.

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ART PRINTS

Portraits beyond the canvas

Two portrait art prints by Nika B, one monochrome and one full of color
A selection of portrait prints from my original artwork · Art by Nika B
Digital portrait of a woman posed against a vivid rainbow striped background, printed on canvasORIGINAL DIGITAL ART · CANVAS PRINT

Rainbow rhythm

An original digital portrait built around bold, radiating color, then printed on canvas. Digital artwork by Nika B.

Commissioned portrait of a smiling woman surrounded by sunflowersCOMMISSIONED PORTRAIT

Sunflower smile

A personal portrait framed by sunflowers against a deep purple background. Commissioned painting by Nika B.

Commissioned portrait of a woman in a white top against a warm amber backgroundCOMMISSIONED PORTRAIT

Portrait in amber

A warm-toned portrait with a simple background that keeps the focus on its subject. Commissioned painting by Nika B.

Commissioned painting of two people and their two dogs inside a painted frame against a starry black backgroundCOMMISSIONED FAMILY PORTRAIT

All together

A couple and their two dogs brought together inside a painted frame, surrounded by a starry border. Commissioned artwork by Nika B.

Commissioned portrait with textured braids and pink butterfly embellishmentsCOMMISSIONED MIXED MEDIA PORTRAIT

Butterflies & braids

A portrait with dimensional braids and delicate butterfly details. Commissioned artwork by Nika B.

Nika B in a gray outfit holding a commissioned painting of four facesARTIST WITH THE WORK

Four faces, one story

That’s me holding a commissioned portrait I created. Painting by Nika B.

Painted portrait of a young cyclist wearing a red helmetPORTRAIT PAINTING

Young cyclist

A portrait of a young rider in a bright red helmet against a blue-gray background. Painting by Nika B.

Painting of three basketball players from behind wearing jerseys numbered 1, 13, and 1PAINTING · SPORTS

Basketball trio

Three players shown from behind in their jerseys against a solid blue background. Painting by Nika B.

Colorful tribute painting of Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, and TupacPAINTING · MUSIC TRIBUTE

Mac / Nip / Pac

A colorful tribute portrait of Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle, and Tupac. Painting by Nika B.

Blue Gorillaz-inspired character painting with red letteringPAINTING · FAN ART

Gorillaz · 2-D

A character portrait with bright blue, orange, and red accents. Painting by Nika B.

Gorillaz-inspired character painting with goggles and colorful abstract backgroundPAINTING · FAN ART

Gorillaz · Russel

A bold character portrait with layered color and abstract marks. Painting by Nika B.

Anime-inspired character portrait with sweeping golden hairPAINTING · FAN ART

Golden-haired anime portrait

Spiky golden hair and expressive linework in an anime-inspired painting by Nika B.

Nika B holding her golden-haired anime portrait paintingARTIST WITH THE WORK

With the anime portrait

Nika B holding the finished hand-painted portrait.

Commissioned painting of breadfruit and ackee beneath a moonlit sky by Nika BCOMMISSIONED PAINTING

Breadfruit & Ackee

A commissioned painting of breadfruit and ackee beneath a moonlit sky. Painting by Nika B.

Painted portrait of a smiling woman wearing a gold headwrap and black topPORTRAIT PAINTING

Golden headwrap

A smiling portrait with a golden headwrap and a multicolored background. Painting by Nika B.

Painting of two children playing dress-up in hats and sunglasses with a pink feather boaPORTRAIT PAINTING

Dress-up days

Two children in hats and sunglasses, with a bright pink feather boa against sky blue. Painting by Nika B.

Blue painting of a seated basketball player with Friday Night Lights and J. Cole letteringPAINTING · FAN ART

Friday Night Lights

A painted tribute to J. Cole’s Friday Night Lights artwork, rendered in blue. Painting by Nika B.

Portrait painting of a smiling man in a blue bucket hat holding bills against redPORTRAIT PAINTING

Portrait in red

A smiling figure in a blue bucket hat holding a fan of bills against a vivid red background. Painting by Nika B.

Portrait painting on turquoise with colorful Up Up and Away lettering, paper planes and a rocketPORTRAIT PAINTING

Up, Up & Away

A bright portrait with balloon-style lettering, paper planes, and a rocket. Painting by Nika B.

Portrait painting with a backward blue cap and gold teeth inside a strip of clouds and oceanPORTRAIT PAINTING

Golden smile

A blue-toned portrait with a gold smile framed by an ocean-and-cloud motif. Painting by Nika B.

Hedwig owl painting by Nika B against burgundy and gold diagonal stripesPAINTING · FAN ART

Hedwig

Harry Potter-inspired owl painting by Nika B, with burgundy and gold stripes.

Three mixed-media portraits by Nika B displayed together, featuring a gold crown, a purple background, and a red hatPAINTING · MIXED MEDIA

Portraits in conversation

Braids & a golden crown, Portrait in purple, and Janelle Monáe, shown together. Artwork by Nika B.

Acrylic portrait of a woman with braids and a blue jacket beneath a gold crown, with attached lashes and an earring
ACRYLIC PAINTING · MIXED MEDIA

Braids & a golden crown

16 × 20 · A colorful portrait with false lashes and an earring attached to the painting.

Acrylic portrait of a woman with a tall bun and colorful beaded necklaces, surrounded by daisies on lavender
ACRYLIC PORTRAIT

Florals & a high bun

12 × 12 · A lavender floral background, a sculptural updo, and colorful decorative details.

Acrylic portrait of a woman with a high puff against bright geometric shapes
ACRYLIC PAINTING · SOLD

In Color

12 × 12 · Framed acrylic portrait with a bold geometric background.

Acrylic painting of Dragon Ball character Piccolo in a white cape and turban against orange
ACRYLIC PAINTING · FAN ART

Piccolo

16 × 20 · Dragon Ball-inspired portrait with crisp black outlines and a vivid orange background.

Acrylic painting of a little girl seeing herself as a superhero in a mirror, wearing purple and yellow
COMMISSIONED ACRYLIC PAINTING

Superhero reflection

24 × 36 · A little girl sees her strength reflected back through a superhero in purple and yellow.

See Nika with the painting
Nika B outdoors holding her commissioned superhero reflection painting
Commissioned portrait of a smiling woman on a purple background, with braided hair attached to the painting
COMMISSIONED PORTRAIT · MIXED MEDIA

Portrait in purple

11 × 14 · Acrylic portrait with hair attached to the canvas, adding dimension to the painted braids.

Four-panel Gorillaz acrylic painting featuring 2-D, Noodle, Murdoc, and Russel in pink, blue, green, and red
ACRYLIC PAINTING · FAN ART

Gorillaz

12 × 12 · Four colorful portraits featuring 2-D, Noodle, Murdoc, and Russel.

Welcome Home, a commissioned acrylic portrait with pink hearts and a green camouflage background by Nika B
COMMISSIONED ACRYLIC PAINTING

Welcome Home

16 × 20 acrylic portrait with a camouflage background, pink hearts, and hand-painted lettering.

Truth, a painted portrait of Rihanna by Nika BrownPAINTING

“Truth”

Rihanna portrait by Nika Brown. Bold color, layered texture, and hand-painted detail.

Mixed-media portrait of a Black woman surrounded by colorful graphic detailsPAINTING · MIXED MEDIA

Color, character & texture

A layered portrait combining hand-painted imagery, graphic motifs, and tactile details.

CUSTOMERS, COLLECTORS & SUPPORTERS

My work, in your hands.

Commissioned portraits, purchased prints, and clothing I created — shared by the people who bring my work into their lives. Thank you for supporting By Nika B.

Woman holding a blue memorial portrait reading Fly High Todd Allan

MEMORIAL PORTRAIT · IN YOUR HANDS

Fly High Todd Allan

A personal portrait in remembrance, shared with its recipient. Artwork by Nika B.

Recipient standing beside a commissioned portrait featuring a seated figure and a white tiger

COMMISSIONED PAINTING · CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

Portrait with a white tiger

A custom portrait featuring an ornate chair and a white tiger, shown with its recipient. Painting by Nika B.

Collector smiling outdoors while holding Nika B’s illustrated portrait of Bad Bunny

BAD BUNNY PORTRAIT · COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT

Bad Bunny portrait out in the world

A collector holding Nika B’s illustrated portrait of singer Bad Bunny.

Customer holding a commissioned portrait of five family members by Nika B

COMMISSIONED FAMILY PORTRAIT

A family portrait to treasure

A custom portrait bringing five family members together in one piece. Artwork by Nika B.

Collector holding Nika B’s colorful curly-haired portrait at an event

ART · COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT

Colorful curls · with a collector

A collector with a colorful portrait by Nika B, photographed at an event.

Collector holding a small God Will Rise canvas with a gold halo and blue background

ART · COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT

God Will Rise · with a collector

Nika B’s Nipsey Hussle tribute in a collector’s hands.

Woman holding an oval black-and-white portrait surrounded by white lilies

PORTRAIT · COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT

A portrait framed by lilies

An oval portrait in black and white, surrounded by lilies. Painting by Nika B.

Collector holding Nika B’s portrait with multicolored curls against a yellow and blue background

ART · COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT

Colorful curls

A collector with a colorful portrait by Nika B.

Customer holding a colorful commissioned portrait of two men

COMMISSIONED PORTRAIT

A portrait made personal

16 × 20 · Mixed media: acrylic & digital painting

Customer holding a large God Will Rise canvas print of Nipsey Hussle

PURCHASED CANVAS PRINT

“God Will Rise”

24 × 36 · Digital painting on canvas. Thank you to @yaddy_xix for supporting my artwork.

Customer holding Nika B’s memorial portrait of Tyler in formal attire

COMMISSIONED MEMORIAL PORTRAIT

In memory of Tyler

16 × 20 · A portrait in remembrance

Customer holding colorful commissioned artwork featuring hearts and the words Wipes tears in Spanish

COMMISSIONED ARTWORK

“Wipes tears in Spanish”

16 × 20 · A colorful custom piece

Customer holding three colorful art prints by Nika B

PURCHASED ART PRINTS

Three pieces, one happy collector

A customer with three poster prints of my work.

Customer wearing Nika B’s Mac Nip Pac tribute shirt with jeans

APPAREL · CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

Mac / Nip / Pac

My cousin @therealanairb wearing my tribute design for Mac Miller, Nipsey Hussle & Tupac.

Customer wearing a tan custom NAH Rosa Parks shirt in a mirror photo

CUSTOM APPAREL

Custom, worn your way

A custom “NAH” Rosa Parks shirt by Nika B.

Nika B’s nephew modeling a white SAY LESS graphic shirt with black pants and red sneakers

APPAREL · MODEL SPOTLIGHT

SAY LESS, in real life

My nephew @ege.jaden modeling SAY LESS apparel. Clothing, photography & editing by Nika B.