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Fine art prints celebrating Black culture, heritage, and joy — curated by Inkwell Fine Art Prints

★★★★★20+ Five-Star Reviews · Black-Owned · 35+ Years of Artistry

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— Antionette Simmons Hodges

Her work spans bold acrylics and layered mixed media — fabric, tissue, found objects. Alongside that, a separate series of Continuous Line Paintings takes a different approach entirely: a single unbroken line, becoming a figure. Color carries the feeling throughout — saturated, unexpected, never just decorative.

Black Women Art Jazz & Music Art Black Family & Ancestry Black Love & Romance Original Paintings Wearable Art DANCE ART

Antionette at a Wellspring Manor gallery show

Antionette's 2006 Strathmore Magazine cover feature

Antionette's feature with the Ethnographic Card Company

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Feelin' the Rhythm

Jazz & Music Collection

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Art Is Power Vol. I

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Original paintings by Antionette, reborn on heavyweight cotton. Nine wearable tributes to Black history, jazz, and joy — designed to start conversations, not just outfits.

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Handcrafted Leather Tassel – Small

$36

T-shirt

Art is Power

Billie Holiday Art Deco Tee

$42

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"The Family"

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A Quiet Moment

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New Arrival

Framed artwork of an African man with a colorful background on a wooden table.

The African

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New Arrival

Loving Arms

From $41.99

Groovin' jazz saxophone art mug centered angle — 11oz glossy Black art ceramic coffee cup by Antionette Simmons Hodges

Groovin' Mug

$24

Dapper by Design Black art mug lifestyle photo — stylish Black men illustration ceramic coffee cup

Dapper by Design Mug

$24

Battle of the Jazz Bands Mug

$24

New arrival

Sip in Style

Bring the warm, soulful energy of a late-night jazz club to your morning routine. Each mug wraps original artwork around the cup like a live set in motion.

11 oz glossy ceramic
Dishwasher safe
Great gift under $25

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Mugs live in our gifts section alongside notebooks and more.

Every print tells a story — rooted in culture, painted with purpose.

Antionette Simmons Hodges is a Maryland-based artist with over 35 years of work honoring the beauty of Black life and culture. Her son Jason handles the business side — every purchase supports a real family building something beautiful together.

35+ years creating Family-run Black-owned Retired art teacher

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Carnival canvas tote bag resting on the tiled edge of a swimming pool

Find Your Summer: Enter Our Canvas Tote Giveaway (June 25 – July 9)

June 25, 2026|Jason Hodges

Sign up for a chance to win 1 of 2 canvas totes — winner's choice, any design in the shop. Enter June 25–July 9, no purchase necessary. Open to continental...

Four handcrafted leather tassel keychains in black, orange, green, and brown

Small Things, Made by Hand: The Story Behind Our Leather Tassel Keychains

June 25, 2026|Jason Hodges

Meet the maker behind our handcrafted leather tassel keychains — Jason Scott Ashton Hodges, self-taught leatherworker and the son who runs Inkwell day to day. Handmade in Los Angeles, one...

Four Guys canvas print low angle floor lean — Black dandyism art by Antionette Simmons Hodges — African American men wall art gift

Gifts for Black Men Who Appreciate Real Art: A No-Nonsense Guide

June 15, 2026|Antionette Simmons Hodges

Finding a meaningful gift for a Black man with taste doesn't have to be hard. Here's what actually works — art, wearable art, and accessories rooted in Black culture and...

Three Musicians framed canvas print in gold frame with olive chair — Black jazz art by Antionette Simmons Hodges

Canvas vs. Fine Art Paper Prints: Which Format Is Right for You?

June 15, 2026|Antionette Simmons Hodges

Canvas or fine art paper? Framed or unframed? Here's a plain-language guide to choosing the right format for African American wall art — based on your space, your style, and...

Annabelle's New Hat framed canvas in gold frame on oak sideboard — Black woman art gift by Antionette Simmons Hodges

Meaningful Gifts for Black Women: Art and Accessories That See Her Clearly

June 15, 2026|Antionette Simmons Hodges

Finding a gift for a Black woman that actually means something takes more than a gift card. Here's a guide to art, apparel, and accessories that celebrate her story.