About Our Art
Melanin art is wall art that celebrates Black skin, culture, and identity. Figurative portraits, Afrocentric scenes, and abstract pieces that put Black life at the center of the canvas. At Noirci Studio, every piece begins as an original oil or watercolor painting by artist Robert Lawrence and is reproduced on museum-grade giclée canvas, ready to hang. Read the full guide: What Is Melanin Art?
Yes. Noirci Studio operates the official Etsy shop NoirciStudio. Both noirci.studio and NoirciStudio are the same business, offering the same Afrocentric wall art, African American art prints, and culturally inspired artwork by artist Robert Lawrence. You can shop directly at noirci.studio or through our Etsy storefront.
Every piece starts as an original painting by artist Robert Lawrence, created in oil on canvas and watercolor on paper, then reproduced as a museum-grade giclée print. We're Black-owned, and every work celebrates Black culture, heritage, and excellence. Nothing here is mass-produced or pulled from a warehouse. When you order, your piece is printed fresh, just for you.
Museum-grade archival canvas paired with giclée inks, the same fine art printing process used by galleries worldwide. The result is rich, vibrant color that holds up for 100+ years with proper care. This isn't a poster. It's a piece you can pass down to your children and grandchildren.
Both, in the best way. Robert Lawrence paints every original by hand in oil and watercolor, and each print is a giclée reproduction of that original work on archival canvas. You're not getting clip art or stock images. You're getting a real painting, faithfully reproduced at museum-grade quality.
Every piece comes in multiple sizes. Check the size chart on any product page to see your options. Not sure what fits your space? Send us a photo of your wall at cs@noirci.studio and we'll help you pick the right size.
Our giclée process is designed to faithfully reproduce the original painting's palette, and most customers tell us the colors are even more vibrant in person. Every screen displays color a little differently, so there may be slight variation, but what arrives at your door will be true to the original work.
Keep it simple: hang away from direct sunlight and high-humidity spots, and dust gently with a soft, dry cloth when needed. No sprays, no water, just a light touch. That's all it takes to keep your piece looking gallery-fresh for generations.
Stretched Canvas arrives with sawtooth hanging hardware pre-installed on FSC-certified solid wood stretcher bars with a seamless gallery wrap. Straight from box to wall.
Framed Canvas comes with secure hanging hardware pre-installed inside a handcrafted floating frame. Available in four finishes: Black, Gold, Silver, or Walnut.
Canvas Print (unframed) arrives rolled in protective packaging so you can pair it with any custom frame of your choice.
We offer three orientations, each in five sizes:
Portrait (vertical)
12x16, 16x20, 18x24, 24x32, 30x40 inches
Landscape (horizontal)
16x12, 20x16, 24x18, 32x24, 40x30 inches
Square
12x12, 16x16, 20x20, 24x24, 30x30 inches
A good rule of thumb: your art should be about two-thirds the width of the furniture below it. You can view a visual size guide on any product page by clicking "Size Chart" next to the size selector. Still not sure? Send us a photo of your wall at cs@noirci.studio and we'll help you pick.
Yes, we do take custom commissions. If you have something specific in mind, reach out to cs@noirci.studio with your idea noirci.studio we'll work with you to bring it to life.
We take sustainability seriously. Our prints use eco-solvent giclée inks on acid-free, pH neutral canvas. Our stretcher bars are FSC-certified, meaning the wood comes from responsibly managed forests. Every order is shipped in recyclable cardboard made from recycled materials with minimal plastic. And because every piece is made to order, there is zero overproduction waste.
Shipping & Returns
Every piece is made to order. Handling takes 2 to 3 business days, and transit takes 2 to 5 business days, so most orders arrive within 4 to 8 business days total. You'll get a tracking number by email as soon as it's on the way. Weekends and holidays are not included in shipping estimates. For full details, see our shipping policy.
Yes, free shipping on every order within the United States, no minimum required.
You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order ships. Use it to follow your package every step of the way. Something look off? Reach out to us at cs@noirci.studio and we'll sort it out.
You have 30 days from delivery to return your order if it's not right for you. Items must be in original, unused condition and packaging. You are responsible for return shipping costs and ensuring the art is packaged safely for transit. Once we receive and inspect the return, your refund will be processed to your original payment method within 5 business days or less. For full details, see our return policy.
Every piece is carefully packaged to arrive in gallery-perfect condition. If something happens in transit, email cs@noirci.studio within 72 hours of delivery with your order number and a clear photo of the damage including the packaging. We'll ship a replacement at no cost to you. For full details, see our return policy.
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Orders & Gifting
Because every piece is made to order, we start working on it quickly. If you need to cancel or make a change, email cs@noirci.studio as soon as possible and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Changes are not guaranteed once production has begun.
You can add a personalized gift message at checkout. Every order arrives beautifully packaged and ready to hang, making it the perfect gift for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Valentine's Day. Free shipping is included on every order.
Yes, we work with interior designers, offices, and organizations on bulk orders. Email cs@noirci.studio with details about what you're looking for and we'll put together a custom quote.