It wasn't long ago when women used pseudonyms in order to have their work get social acceptance and enjoy a wider audience. But the acceptance of women's creative aptitude has increased by the day and is growing by leaps and bounds.

Here are a few women artists on Instagram you need to follow right away:

1. Kaveri Gopalkrishnan (https://www.instagram.com/kaverigeewhiz/)
The Indian comic artist, art director and illustrator has around 28.6k followers; She is gifting the internet with her wonderful works of art.

Through her simple yet artistic pieces, Kavita has been inspiring budding artists not just in India, but across the globe. Her works portray scenes from the everyday life of a layman.

2. Asfa Sabrin (https://www.instagram.com/asfasabrin/)
'Part-time artist/ Full time hydrated'

With her insightful work, Asfa has been creating works that espouse various issues concerning women and notions of beauty, etc. She is trying to change the perception of 'white is beautiful', in a present-day culture where we are modern by looks, not mindsets.

3. Alicia Souza (https://www.instagram.com/aliciasouza/)
"There isn't just one source, the entire world is my source of inspiration.", says the young illustrator entrepreneur. With around 118k followers on Instagram, she has been sharing her amazing humorous work on the internet. Her products are also available on her own website and Amazon.

4. Neethi (Goldhawk) (https://www.instagram.com/kneethee/)
Creating illustrations and surface patterns is what she is famous for. She collaborates with people for social causes and has worked for creating awareness for World Mental Health Week. She has the passion for story-telling, which is clearly visible in the young illustrator's works.

In order to help art grow, we must help artists, and one way we can do that is by appreciating them! It's because of them, there is a little colour in this dull world.