Adonia Middleton

Adonia’s work centers on painting Black women, a practice she views as both a calling and a form of protest. Her portraits are deeply personal, shaped by a commitment to honesty, visibility, and celebration. Through bold color, expressive patterns, and regal compositions, she honors the beauty, strength, and complexity of Black womanhood.

Primarily working in acrylics, Adonia draws from her foundation in oil painting to build layered, textured surfaces. Pattern is a vital element in her work—appearing in detailed brushwork or layered collage—to create rhythm and depth that connect each figure to a broader cultural narrative.

Her process is intuitive and emotionally driven, guided more by instinct than formula. Each piece reflects her desire to create work that resonates with pride, identity, and presence. For Adonia, painting is not just an artistic practice—it’s a powerful act of affirmation and connection.