Working with black and white
Around the time of Impressionism, artists became aware that black is essentially the absence of color. Therefore, a kind of taboo arose regarding the use of black, and artists primarily focused on representing color and light. Fortunately, nowadays black is once again accepted on a palette. Black paint can be bought ready-made in a pot or tube. Most brands offer a few shades of black, such as Lamp Black, Ivory Black, or Mars Black. There are subtle nuances in the shade that you only notice when you use the colors side by side or mix them with other colors. |
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