Honor courageous spirit and soulful beauty with empowering retro style.

Featuring an elegant illustrated African American woman with a natural curly updo hairstyle topped with an orange headband, trendy green cat-eye sunglasses, statement gold hoop earrings, and a teal green cardigan over a cream top. She wears a serene, confident expression. The artwork includes bold colorful typography declaring “Courageous SOUL” with retro cut-out letter styling in orange, gray, pink, and yellow tones. Set against a soft butter yellow background with subtle line art accents and sparkle details, this piece radiates soulful courage, retro empowerment, natural beauty, and confident strength.

Comprehensive Design Description

Design Overview: A retro-inspired empowerment portrait celebrating African American beauty with vintage styling and courageous, soulful messaging.

Color Story: A vibrant, uplifting palette featuring warm butter yellow as a backdrop, rich teal green for vibrant depth, bright orange for energetic accent, and soft gray and pink for retro flair.

Visual Elements: The design combines an elegant portrait illustration, retro cut-out typography, natural curly hair representation, trendy accessories, sparkle embellishments, and a subtle line art background.

Artistic Technique: A contemporary illustration inspired by 1970s empowerment art, celebrating Black beauty with a retro color palette and affirming typography.

What's Included

Digital File Formats Included:

• 5 PDF files in CMYK color mode, optimized for professional printing.

• 10 JPG files (2 different versions per size ratio for maximum flexibility).

• All files are professionally formatted, print-ready, and feature 300 DPI+ resolution for crystal-clear quality.

• Color-corrected for optimal results on both home and commercial printers.

CMYK Color Profile Benefits: Ensures professional-grade printing accuracy, consistent color reproduction, optimal results with commercial services, true-to-design color fidelity, and reduced risk of color shifting.

JPG Format Advantages: Offers universal compatibility, includes two size variations per ratio, is easy to upload to online printing services, has a reduced file size for convenient downloading, and allows for immediate preview.

Available Size Ratios & Dimensions

2:3 Ratio (Classic Portrait Orientation)

• 24 × 36 inches (61 × 91 cm)

• 20 × 30 inches (51 × 76 cm)

• 16 × 24 inches (41 × 61 cm)

• 8 × 12 inches (20 × 30 cm)

ISO A1-A4 (International Standard Sizes)

• A1: 23.4 × 33.1 inches (59.4 × 84.1 cm)

• A2: 16.5 × 23.4 inches (42 × 59.4 cm)

• A3: 11.7 × 16.5 inches (29.7 × 42 cm)

• A4: 8.3 × 11.7 inches (21 × 29.7 cm)

4:5 Ratio (Contemporary Portrait)

• 24 × 30 inches (61 × 76 cm)

• 20 × 25 inches (51 × 63.5 cm)

• 16 × 20 inches (41 × 51 cm)

• 12 × 15 inches (30 × 38 cm)

3:4 Ratio (Traditional Portrait)

• 18 × 24 inches (46 × 61 cm)

• 15 × 20 inches (38 × 51 cm)

• 12 × 16 inches (30 × 41 cm)

• 9 × 12 inches (23 × 30 cm)

• 6 × 8 inches (15 × 20 cm)

Special 11" × 14" Ratio

• 11 × 14 inches (27.94 × 35.56 cm) – A popular ready-made frame size.

Product Features & Benefits

• Instant Digital Access: Download immediately upon purchase with no shipping wait. Enjoy 24/7 account access and unlimited downloads to print multiple copies.

• Professional Print Quality: Ultra-high 300 DPI+ resolution with professional calibration ensures museum-quality output with no pixelation.

• Maximum Versatility & Flexibility: Includes multiple size options, two JPG versions per ratio, CMYK PDFs, and compatibility with all major printing services and standard frame sizes.

• Cost-Effective Solution: One purchase includes all sizes and a license for unlimited personal prints, offering significant savings versus custom artwork.

• User-Friendly Experience: Simple download process compatible with all devices. No special software is needed, and clear instructions are included.

Perfect For

• Black empowerment displays and soulful courage celebrations

• African American art collections and cultural pride displays

• Retro-inspired décor and vintage soul aesthetics

• Natural beauty affirmations and self-love sanctuaries

• Afrocentric styling and bold bedroom accents

• Personal Use License for homes and personal gifts

• MRR License for empowerment businesses and cultural art sellers

Printing Recommendations & Tips

• Matte Paper: Enhances the retro aesthetic with a soft finish that adds vintage warmth and empowering character.

• Glossy Paper: Boosts vibrancy, making the colorful typography and teal green tones pop with brilliant retro energy.

• Fine Art Paper: A premium textured surface adds museum-quality sophistication, ideal for meaningful empowerment gifts.

• Cardstock: Offers heavy-weight durability perfect for inspirational spaces, bedrooms, and cultural displays.

• Canvas: A gallery-wrapped option adds contemporary dimension to the vintage design for a durable statement piece.

• Printing Service Options: Use local art services, online providers (Printful, Printique, Nations Photo Lab), office supply stores, or frame shops. For home printing, use a quality inkjet printer with photo paper.

Licensing & Usage Rights

OPTION 1: Personal Use License

• Unlimited prints for personal, non-commercial use only.

• Print for your own home or as personal gifts.

• Use in private spaces (home, bedrooms, offices).

• NOT for resale, redistribution, or commercial use.

• Copyright remains with the original designer.

OPTION 2: Master Resale Rights (MRR) License

• Includes all Personal Use License benefits PLUS the right to resell the digital product and keep 100% of profits.

• List on your own website, Etsy shop, or marketplace.

• Include in product bundles or use as lead magnets.

• NOT permitted to resell the MRR rights themselves or claim original copyright.

• Perfect for entrepreneurs, empowerment businesses, and cultural art boutiques.

“Courageous soul—celebrate the fearless strength, soulful beauty, and powerful confidence that defines your unique journey and inspires authentic self-expression with bold grace.”

✨ DOWNLOAD NOW AND HONOR YOUR COURAGEOUS SOUL!