11 Incredible Artists You Need to Follow on Instagram

Recently, social media sites like Instagram have come under fire for presenting inaccurate, damaging, and often unattainable realities. And while this is all true, the platform is home to more than just vapid Insta models. While these artists are presenting altered versions of reality, their talents are 100 percent authentic.

Take a look at the top 11 artists you should be following on Instagram.

11. @alexameadeart – Alexa Meade

Behind the scenes of Alexa//Sheila making Head Trip. #latergram

A photo posted by Alexa Meade (@alexameadeart) on Dec 29, 2014 at 4:15pm PST

10. @thegaybeards

Who lights up your night sky? Add us on snapchat: thegaybeards 🌟

A photo posted by The Gay Beards (@thegaybeards) on Sep 4, 2015 at 4:33pm PDT

9. @danielarsham – Daniel Arsham

HAPPY HALLOWEEN. FYI this work is not supposed to be scary. 😈

A photo posted by Daniel Arsham (@danielarsham) on Oct 31, 2015 at 4:38pm PDT

8. @missconniehoole – Connie Hoole

🍬🍭The candy man can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good🍭🍬 Happy #nationalcandyday world! #thecandyrainbow #candyminimal #bandofun

A photo posted by Connie Hoole (@missconniehoole) on Nov 4, 2015 at 11:03am PST

7. @Garancedore – Garance Doré

An illustration I did for @lavalleevillage about the white shirt, one of my favorite essentials! Check my interview on their site. #thewhiteshirtmanifesto #lavalleevillage

A photo posted by Garance Doré (@garancedore) on Sep 30, 2015 at 2:07pm PDT

6. @samanthajhahn – Samantha Hahn

#dailydrawing #fashionillustration #watercolor #adrawingaday #samanthahahnillustration

A photo posted by Samantha Hahn (@samanthajhahn) on Jun 12, 2015 at 6:48am PDT

5. @florianbertmer – Florian Bertmer

WIP #amidemon #notofthisworld #coliseum #doomriders #danzig #florianbertmer #bertmer #art #illustration

A photo posted by Florian Bertmer (@florianbertmer) on Apr 14, 2015 at 2:51pm PDT

4. @seblester – Seb Lester

Thrilled the @v_and_a_shop is selling my metallic silver Shakespeare 'Voice' print. I'm a big fan of The V&A: goo.gl/zyzP8b

A photo posted by Seb Lester (@seblester) on Jun 12, 2014 at 4:53am PDT

3. @13thwitness

💦💦💦

A photo posted by 13thwitness (@13thwitness) on Aug 23, 2014 at 8:31pm PDT

2. @Witchoria – Victori Siemer

Whale, hello there!

A photo posted by Victoria Siemer (@witchoria) on Feb 20, 2015 at 5:56pm PST

1. @dr_woo_ssc – Brian Woo

🌜🌞

A photo posted by dr_woo_ssc (@dr_woo_ssc) on May 20, 2015 at 1:42pm PDT

What artists do you follow on Instagram? Share with us in the comments below.

[Featured image credit: Samantha Hahn]