Ashante Blackwood
Ashante Blackwood(Artisticlifestyle) is a 26 year old fine artist and model based in Toronto. She specializes in portraits and concept art, her work captures the beauty and struggles of her culture and the process of her growing up insecure about things that identify her as a black women. Ashante is a full-time artist/business owner who has always had love for fashion and art, she believes art has no limits so why should she. Just like her work she likes to be creative with her fashion looks and art. Being a plus size model and full time artist is the dream and goal of hers. The bodies of works produced tell a story of her finding her purpose and finally learning to embrace as well love the features that make her the highest level of beauty from her ancestors.Her goal is to one day open up her own gallery/space for Art,fashion,music and events to showcase Toronto’s greatest under minded talent.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Artistic Lifestyle brand is a multi-faceted art-based company that was established by Ashante Blackwood in Toronto, Canada in 2017.. Ashante has expanded her brand wherein she now has four additional streams, Apparel, Home Decor, Custom Artwork, and Paint nights. With this, her brand has surpassed way beyond just canvas art. Art has no limitations so why should I.
Ashante Blackwood(Artisticlifestyle) is a 26 year old fine artist and model based in Toronto. She specializes in portraits and concept art, her work captures the beauty and struggles of her culture and the process of her growing up insecure about things that identify her as a black women. Ashante is a full-time artist/business owner who has always had love for fashion and art, she believes art has no limits so why should she. Just like her work she likes to be creative with her fashion looks and art. Being a plus size model and full time artist is the dream and goal of hers. The bodies of works produced tell a story of her finding her purpose and finally learning to embrace as well love the features that make her the highest level of beauty from her ancestors.Her goal is to one day open up her own gallery/space for Art,fashion,music and events to showcase Toronto’s greatest under minded talent.
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Artistic Lifestyle brand is a multi-faceted art-based company that was established by Ashante Blackwood in Toronto, Canada in 2017.. Ashante has expanded her brand wherein she now has four additional streams, Apparel, Home Decor, Custom Artwork, and Paint nights. With this, her brand has surpassed way beyond just canvas art. Art has no limitations so why should I.
$680.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x30"
This piece is showcasing the release of toxic behaviour and energy. As we start the new year let us leave all negative thoughts and emotions behind, to start a new journey full of positive energy and new opportunities.
$150.00
Acrylic on canvas.
12x12"
This piece is displaying the everyday struggles women face today in this society. We’re constantly telling ourselves we’re not enough and accepting the bare minimum. Let this piece show you guys everyday that you’re the prize and deserve everything at the top of the shelf. You can’t put a price tag on somethings in life, because they’re hard to find. You are truly priceless!
$150.00
Acrylic on canvas.
12x12"
This piece is displaying the everyday struggles women face today in this society. We’re constantly telling ourselves we’re not enough and accepting the bare minimum. Let this piece show you guys everyday that you’re the prize and deserve everything at the top of the shelf. You can’t put a price tag on somethings in life, because they’re hard to find. You are truly priceless!
$840.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x36"
This painting doesn’t need much explaining “Bad Gyal RiRi” is a portrait of the iconic and liberating women Rihanna. I’ve been obsessed with Rihanna since I was a kid, she has always been so real and raw with her craft and everyday life. In the last couple of years, she has changed the game and gave a voice as well as platform for plus size and anyone who is different from the average model. She not only is a music icon but a fashion and make-up diva who took over the game. Rihanna taught me the sky is the limit your craft can evolve beyond where you started. The opportunity to do more and help more is always out there grab it conquer it and spread it.
$860.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x24"
Where all my smokers at???? I started this painting live at the @iamcafe.official pop up market event last weekend and finally finished it. I honestly didn’t know where I was going with this but I absolutely loved the outcome! The journey I take when I start painting is so magical, people don’t realize how much art can release and heal your mind. Makes you feel like your on cloud 9 💨
$1,800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x36"
This piece is displaying the beauty of black women and how we dominated every room we walk in. Coloured hair has always been a big topic of discussion when it comes to black women, especially in the workplace. This piece was made to inspire and motivate black women to be bold and never let anyone dime your light. We takeover anywhere we go, we are literally the spotlight.
$6,800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
30x40"
“The Blossom After The Storm”
Acylic on Canvas
Size-30x40 inches
Year-2023
This piece is about the blossoming and blessings after you go through a rough patch in life. This year started off pretty rough for most of us, some people lost jobs or are struggling financially. For every challenge in life there’s always something bigger and greater on thee other side. We might not see it yet but God’s already work it out, just be patient and strong. This is what you’ve been waiting for, you’re about to blossom.
$5,620.00
Acrylic on canvas.
36x48"
“Bossy with a little bit of Childish” Male Version
Acylic on Canvas
Size-30x40 inches
Year-2023
I had to do a version for my males!!
This is piece was created to showcase my fun childish side. Sometimes as a business people we always have to be serious and on top of our game. When in reality as an artist we’re goofy and free spirited, I wanted to showcase that through this pieces with Mario Kart characters . Mario Kart is one of my favourite childhood game so it only seemed right! I still play it till this day :)
$640.00
Acrylic on canvas.
24x30"
“Curly Hair illusion”
Acylic on Canvas
Size-24x30
Year-2023
$3,200.00
Acrylic on canvas.
36x48"
So I decided to use one of my family members as a muse for this vibrant backgroud collection I was working on. This piece is fun and bubbly just like my personality!
$5,800.00
Acrylic on canvas.
30x40"
Tears are always there but I choose to hide them. I’ve really mastered smiling through the pain, I hate to show any sides of weakness or failure. But I can’t carry this burden alone, the pain just keeps on spreading like a fire in a burning room. I feel like I can’t breathe I’m slowly losing air, trying to hold on to what little happiness I have left. But I can’t bring myself t tell anyone so I’ll smile through the pain.