Using black

[Perry]

This is 9"x12". acrylic on paper
I'm still experimenting with simple shapes.
I never use black on my pallet but it came with
the set of acrylics from Dick Blick so I used it
to darken those background colors. I think worked pretty good.
C&C welcome

 

[Enyaw]

yes, you did push your back panels into the background .. nice color.

 

[snoball]

This is your best one yet, in my opinion. And yes, black can be quite useful if you use it wisely.

 

[laika]

Isn't it aggravating how most sets of artists' materials contain that unwanted black color?

Your painting makes me think of a collection of shields of different sizes/purposes. Interesting.

 

[Donna T]

The shapes in front really glow compared to the shapes behind them. This is a good one, Perry!

 

[Perry]

Thanks everyone.

 

[laf.art]

Yes very nicely done. Darkening th bg has really helped the shapes pop

 

[KreativeK]

This is nice work!

 

[Artyczar]

I like the "crackle" elements within the shapes. I use a lot of black too for outlining, but I try to mix it with a tiny bit of another color, depending on what other colors are in the painting. This has a little gray in it, it seems. Not super bold.

 

[Perry]

Thanks Laf and Kay
Thanks Arty, yes there is some gray in it.