J'Aaron Merchant
@jaaronmerchant.bsky.social
Artist
🇻🇮
Co Founder: @blackpaperparty | @blackownednwa
Seen In: @bloomberg @ebonymagazine @wwd @essence
Clients: Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Sesame Street
🇻🇮
Co Founder: @blackpaperparty | @blackownednwa
Seen In: @bloomberg @ebonymagazine @wwd @essence
Clients: Disney, Marvel, Netflix, Sesame Street
If you haven't already, vote for my label design for Black Girl Vitamins! Link in the comments! ☺️
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February 8, 2026 at 11:49 PM
If you haven't already, vote for my label design for Black Girl Vitamins! Link in the comments! ☺️
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Vote here! I had the honor of being selected for the @blackgirlvitamins Black History Month collaboration, creating the artwork for their MenoChill vitamin label.
You can vote for my design at the Black Girl Vitamins link below!
blackgirlvitamins.co/apps/alchemy...
#BlackHistoryMonth
You can vote for my design at the Black Girl Vitamins link below!
blackgirlvitamins.co/apps/alchemy...
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 4, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Vote here! I had the honor of being selected for the @blackgirlvitamins Black History Month collaboration, creating the artwork for their MenoChill vitamin label.
You can vote for my design at the Black Girl Vitamins link below!
blackgirlvitamins.co/apps/alchemy...
#BlackHistoryMonth
You can vote for my design at the Black Girl Vitamins link below!
blackgirlvitamins.co/apps/alchemy...
#BlackHistoryMonth
It’s #PortfolioDay ✨
Hi, I’m J’Aaron! Creative director, illustrator, & character designer. I create character-driven stories & worlds that celebrate culture, imagination, & joy!
jaaronmerchant.com
jaaronm.art@gmail.com
#portfolio #illustrator #kidlitart #characterdesign #visdev #animation
Hi, I’m J’Aaron! Creative director, illustrator, & character designer. I create character-driven stories & worlds that celebrate culture, imagination, & joy!
jaaronmerchant.com
jaaronm.art@gmail.com
#portfolio #illustrator #kidlitart #characterdesign #visdev #animation
January 17, 2026 at 7:28 PM
It’s #PortfolioDay ✨
Hi, I’m J’Aaron! Creative director, illustrator, & character designer. I create character-driven stories & worlds that celebrate culture, imagination, & joy!
jaaronmerchant.com
jaaronm.art@gmail.com
#portfolio #illustrator #kidlitart #characterdesign #visdev #animation
Hi, I’m J’Aaron! Creative director, illustrator, & character designer. I create character-driven stories & worlds that celebrate culture, imagination, & joy!
jaaronmerchant.com
jaaronm.art@gmail.com
#portfolio #illustrator #kidlitart #characterdesign #visdev #animation
End of the year, tying up loose ends and adding finishing touches! ✨ What project(s) are you proud of this year?
www.jaaronmerchant.com
www.jaaronmerchant.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
End of the year, tying up loose ends and adding finishing touches! ✨ What project(s) are you proud of this year?
www.jaaronmerchant.com
www.jaaronmerchant.com
The holidays really said surprise!😅
Tree’s finally up with my favorite people, nothing fancy, just love & a little chaos 😂
What’s your favorite family holiday tradition?
Tree’s finally up with my favorite people, nothing fancy, just love & a little chaos 😂
What’s your favorite family holiday tradition?
December 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The holidays really said surprise!😅
Tree’s finally up with my favorite people, nothing fancy, just love & a little chaos 😂
What’s your favorite family holiday tradition?
Tree’s finally up with my favorite people, nothing fancy, just love & a little chaos 😂
What’s your favorite family holiday tradition?
It's the holidays in a Caribbean household so you know what that means? Ginger beer, sorrel and coquito!
Do you have a favorite holiday beverage? What is it?
Do you have a favorite holiday beverage? What is it?
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It's the holidays in a Caribbean household so you know what that means? Ginger beer, sorrel and coquito!
Do you have a favorite holiday beverage? What is it?
Do you have a favorite holiday beverage? What is it?
Creative entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but it’s worth every second. ✨
It’s sketches, storyboards, packaging, late nights, and that moment when you finally see your idea in the world. Chefs kiss!
Oh and I'll always rep the Virgin Islands in everything I do!😂
Cheers to building joy on purpose.✨
It’s sketches, storyboards, packaging, late nights, and that moment when you finally see your idea in the world. Chefs kiss!
Oh and I'll always rep the Virgin Islands in everything I do!😂
Cheers to building joy on purpose.✨
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Creative entrepreneurship isn’t easy, but it’s worth every second. ✨
It’s sketches, storyboards, packaging, late nights, and that moment when you finally see your idea in the world. Chefs kiss!
Oh and I'll always rep the Virgin Islands in everything I do!😂
Cheers to building joy on purpose.✨
It’s sketches, storyboards, packaging, late nights, and that moment when you finally see your idea in the world. Chefs kiss!
Oh and I'll always rep the Virgin Islands in everything I do!😂
Cheers to building joy on purpose.✨
Animating holiday magic one frame at a time! ✨
#christmas #illustration #womeninanimation #blackpaperparty
#christmas #illustration #womeninanimation #blackpaperparty
December 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Animating holiday magic one frame at a time! ✨
#christmas #illustration #womeninanimation #blackpaperparty
#christmas #illustration #womeninanimation #blackpaperparty
Holiday rule: If the wrapping paper isn’t giving “I travel, I brunch, I spoil my nieces & nephews”… try again!
Designed these aunties myself, and they’re bringing ALL the holiday glam this season.☺️✨
Grab yours at www.blackpaperparty.com
#happyholidays #christmas #blackpaperparty
Designed these aunties myself, and they’re bringing ALL the holiday glam this season.☺️✨
Grab yours at www.blackpaperparty.com
#happyholidays #christmas #blackpaperparty
December 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Holiday rule: If the wrapping paper isn’t giving “I travel, I brunch, I spoil my nieces & nephews”… try again!
Designed these aunties myself, and they’re bringing ALL the holiday glam this season.☺️✨
Grab yours at www.blackpaperparty.com
#happyholidays #christmas #blackpaperparty
Designed these aunties myself, and they’re bringing ALL the holiday glam this season.☺️✨
Grab yours at www.blackpaperparty.com
#happyholidays #christmas #blackpaperparty
If you’re setting the vibe for the holidays, we got you! The Black Paper Party Holiday Playlist will have you feeling merry, magical, and hella festive. 🎶🎁✨
You can find it on Spotify just search Black Paper Party. Hit play & enjoy!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5Fe...
You can find it on Spotify just search Black Paper Party. Hit play & enjoy!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5Fe...
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you’re setting the vibe for the holidays, we got you! The Black Paper Party Holiday Playlist will have you feeling merry, magical, and hella festive. 🎶🎁✨
You can find it on Spotify just search Black Paper Party. Hit play & enjoy!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5Fe...
You can find it on Spotify just search Black Paper Party. Hit play & enjoy!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5Fe...
Tis the Season! Who doesn't live a good snow day!
Grab your holiday goodies this year at www.blackpaperparty.com
Illustrations by me!
#christmas #holidays #illustration #blackpaperparty
Grab your holiday goodies this year at www.blackpaperparty.com
Illustrations by me!
#christmas #holidays #illustration #blackpaperparty
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tis the Season! Who doesn't live a good snow day!
Grab your holiday goodies this year at www.blackpaperparty.com
Illustrations by me!
#christmas #holidays #illustration #blackpaperparty
Grab your holiday goodies this year at www.blackpaperparty.com
Illustrations by me!
#christmas #holidays #illustration #blackpaperparty
Meet the Kings & Queens wrap 👑 serving regal energy all holiday season long!
Love seeing our culture wrapped up beautifully and boldly.
Who else is ready to gift like royalty?
www.blackpaperparty.com
#holidays #christmas
#BlackPaperParty
Love seeing our culture wrapped up beautifully and boldly.
Who else is ready to gift like royalty?
www.blackpaperparty.com
#holidays #christmas
#BlackPaperParty
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Meet the Kings & Queens wrap 👑 serving regal energy all holiday season long!
Love seeing our culture wrapped up beautifully and boldly.
Who else is ready to gift like royalty?
www.blackpaperparty.com
#holidays #christmas
#BlackPaperParty
Love seeing our culture wrapped up beautifully and boldly.
Who else is ready to gift like royalty?
www.blackpaperparty.com
#holidays #christmas
#BlackPaperParty
Same guy different drip. Wardrobe tests for my little guy. Clothing choices tell just as much story as expressions.
#kidlitart #characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
#kidlitart #characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Same guy different drip. Wardrobe tests for my little guy. Clothing choices tell just as much story as expressions.
#kidlitart #characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
#kidlitart #characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by J'Aaron Merchant
The Three Tomes | Ending Credits " Glossary"
For the shoujo girlies out there did you catch the homage? The ending credits was inspired by the ending credits to Classic Isekei Shoujo anime " Fushigi Yuugi"
#indieanimation #thethreetomes #magicalgirls
For the shoujo girlies out there did you catch the homage? The ending credits was inspired by the ending credits to Classic Isekei Shoujo anime " Fushigi Yuugi"
#indieanimation #thethreetomes #magicalgirls
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Three Tomes | Ending Credits " Glossary"
For the shoujo girlies out there did you catch the homage? The ending credits was inspired by the ending credits to Classic Isekei Shoujo anime " Fushigi Yuugi"
#indieanimation #thethreetomes #magicalgirls
For the shoujo girlies out there did you catch the homage? The ending credits was inspired by the ending credits to Classic Isekei Shoujo anime " Fushigi Yuugi"
#indieanimation #thethreetomes #magicalgirls
When in doubt, sketch it out! 😉 I’m learning that the quickest way out of overthinking… is a pencil.
What are you creating this week?
#characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
What are you creating this week?
#characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
November 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
When in doubt, sketch it out! 😉 I’m learning that the quickest way out of overthinking… is a pencil.
What are you creating this week?
#characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
What are you creating this week?
#characterdesign #illustration #womeninanimation
I love moments like this, getting to talk through my process, break down the ‘why’ behind my illustrations, and show how stories come alive long before they ever hit the page.
Visual storytelling is such a wild, beautiful journey…and I’m grateful I get to share mine.
#illustration #womeninanimation
Visual storytelling is such a wild, beautiful journey…and I’m grateful I get to share mine.
#illustration #womeninanimation
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I love moments like this, getting to talk through my process, break down the ‘why’ behind my illustrations, and show how stories come alive long before they ever hit the page.
Visual storytelling is such a wild, beautiful journey…and I’m grateful I get to share mine.
#illustration #womeninanimation
Visual storytelling is such a wild, beautiful journey…and I’m grateful I get to share mine.
#illustration #womeninanimation
If I could talk to my younger creative self, I’d say:
Time will pass anyway, so create something.
Don’t shrink, your light deserves to be seen.
And your gifts? They’ll make room for you… once you execute.
For every creative who needs this reminder today ✨
Time will pass anyway, so create something.
Don’t shrink, your light deserves to be seen.
And your gifts? They’ll make room for you… once you execute.
For every creative who needs this reminder today ✨
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If I could talk to my younger creative self, I’d say:
Time will pass anyway, so create something.
Don’t shrink, your light deserves to be seen.
And your gifts? They’ll make room for you… once you execute.
For every creative who needs this reminder today ✨
Time will pass anyway, so create something.
Don’t shrink, your light deserves to be seen.
And your gifts? They’ll make room for you… once you execute.
For every creative who needs this reminder today ✨
When Titi laid you down for your nap but you've got other plans!
#kidlitart #illustration #characterdesign #childrensbooks #womeninanimation
#kidlitart #illustration #characterdesign #childrensbooks #womeninanimation
November 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
When Titi laid you down for your nap but you've got other plans!
#kidlitart #illustration #characterdesign #childrensbooks #womeninanimation
#kidlitart #illustration #characterdesign #childrensbooks #womeninanimation
When we were little, I’d beat all the hard levels on Super Mario and my baby sister was in charge of snacks and hype, until she figured out I was hustling her and then she demanded to play too! 😅
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation #nostalgia #gamer
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation #nostalgia #gamer
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
When we were little, I’d beat all the hard levels on Super Mario and my baby sister was in charge of snacks and hype, until she figured out I was hustling her and then she demanded to play too! 😅
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation #nostalgia #gamer
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation #nostalgia #gamer
It’s officially that time of year! The tape’s stuck to my fingers, there’s glitter everywhere, and I’m living my best Santa’s helper life 🎅🏾✨
@BlackPaperParty season is in full swing! Check out our holiday offerings at www BlackPaperParty. com
#christmas #illustration #characterdesign #BlackJoy #fyp
@BlackPaperParty season is in full swing! Check out our holiday offerings at www BlackPaperParty. com
#christmas #illustration #characterdesign #BlackJoy #fyp
November 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
It’s officially that time of year! The tape’s stuck to my fingers, there’s glitter everywhere, and I’m living my best Santa’s helper life 🎅🏾✨
@BlackPaperParty season is in full swing! Check out our holiday offerings at www BlackPaperParty. com
#christmas #illustration #characterdesign #BlackJoy #fyp
@BlackPaperParty season is in full swing! Check out our holiday offerings at www BlackPaperParty. com
#christmas #illustration #characterdesign #BlackJoy #fyp
What's your go to karaoke song? That sure fire hit to deliver a mic drop moment EVERY single time?! Turn the sound on to hear mine! ☺️
#kidlitart #womeninanimation #illustration #characterdesign
#kidlitart #womeninanimation #illustration #characterdesign
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
What's your go to karaoke song? That sure fire hit to deliver a mic drop moment EVERY single time?! Turn the sound on to hear mine! ☺️
#kidlitart #womeninanimation #illustration #characterdesign
#kidlitart #womeninanimation #illustration #characterdesign
Cheers to a fresh month and even fresher ideas!
I’m calling in peace, creativity, and little wins that feel like big ones.
What are you creating right now? Up to any shenanigans? Let’s hype each other up in the comments!
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation
I’m calling in peace, creativity, and little wins that feel like big ones.
What are you creating right now? Up to any shenanigans? Let’s hype each other up in the comments!
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation
November 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Cheers to a fresh month and even fresher ideas!
I’m calling in peace, creativity, and little wins that feel like big ones.
What are you creating right now? Up to any shenanigans? Let’s hype each other up in the comments!
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation
I’m calling in peace, creativity, and little wins that feel like big ones.
What are you creating right now? Up to any shenanigans? Let’s hype each other up in the comments!
#characterdesign #illustration #kidlitart #womeninanimation
Sometimes you just need to take a break and blow some bubbles with the kiddos.
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Sometimes you just need to take a break and blow some bubbles with the kiddos.
Y’all… seeing #BlackPaperParty featured on Essence.com just hits different! We started this brand to be more inclusive and spread holiday magic, to see it celebrated on a platform like Essence? Full circle moment.
#BlackPaperParty #Essence #illustration #BlackJoy #characterdesign
#BlackPaperParty #Essence #illustration #BlackJoy #characterdesign
October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Y’all… seeing #BlackPaperParty featured on Essence.com just hits different! We started this brand to be more inclusive and spread holiday magic, to see it celebrated on a platform like Essence? Full circle moment.
#BlackPaperParty #Essence #illustration #BlackJoy #characterdesign
#BlackPaperParty #Essence #illustration #BlackJoy #characterdesign