In The Making

In The Making is a sophisticated meditation on artistic process and creative identity—a Black artist concealing his visage behind an array of paintbrushes, embodying the transformative power of creative work. This refined wall art celebrates the intersection of melanated talent, self-expression, and the profound commitment required to master one's craft. The composition speaks to the philosophy that artists transcend individual identity through their work, becoming vessels for creative vision. Ideal for studios, professional offices, or curated living spaces, this piece elevates your environment with intellectual depth and cultural resonance. Perfect for collectors and creatives who understand that true artistry demands vulnerability, dedication, and the courage to let one's work speak louder than appearance. A powerful statement that honors Black artistic excellence and the transformative nature of creative pursuit.

NB: The colors in the prints may exhibit slight variations from the mockups on our product pages, but rest assured, it's a minor difference that shouldn't cause concern. "Smard Art" watermark is not included in final print.

Elevate your space with Black wall art that speaks to culture, identity, and creativity. At Smard, we celebrate artistry made with melanin, bringing powerful and inspiring designs to life.

8x10"- Good For Table Top

18x24"- Ideal for Small Walls

24x36"- Great for Standard Size Rooms

30x40 - Great for Statement piece

36x48"- Simply Wow

PRINTS

This is the Print Only -frame not included.

• Satin/Matte photo paper (200gsm/ 8mil)
• Pigmented archival inks
• Shipped in thick cardboard tubes for protection
• Size 8x10" shipped in protective art sleeves in rigid mailers
• Sizes 18x24" and up rolled and shipped in thick rigid tubes

CANVAS

• 100% cotton canvas
• Natural white, 400gsm/24 mil, 1.25" depth matte
• Ready-to-hang, frame not required.
• Natural white, matte textured canvas material
• Hand-stretched canvas on a real wood frame
• Carefully wrapped and shipped in protective cardboard boxes
  

APPAREL

• Fits true to Size

Returns policy

If you’re looking to return or exchange your order, we're here to help! We offer returns or exchanges within 7 days of delivery. Once we receive the returned item, a refund will be processed to the original payment method.

1st cycle refresh orders under subscription are non-refundable.You will also only be able to cancel your subscription after the first refresh.

Please note that products are made-to-order and unique to each customer; this allows us to avoid overproduction. Therefore please allow some time for the re-processing of your replacement order.

Our team is always happy to help you! We're available for you via chat and/or email for any questions and feedback that you may have! 

The chat can be found on the bottom left side on the website and is open every day from 9am-5pm EST (you can still enter your request in the chat box afterhours, and we will receive it by email and get back to you right away) 

You can also send an email directly to smard@smard.art