While most associate the colour black with mourning, death, and sadness, it also connotes wealth, power, and restraint. It was the first ink colour used in prehistoric times, engendering the first-ever black art. It was also the top choice of printers since its invention. Hence you may say that the color engendered art and literature. The term, ‘Black Art’ is colloquially exchanged with African diaspora, who have created numerous groundbreaking black women’s art. From black and white nail art to easy black pen art, we take a deep dive into the most exciting way this colour can be used.
Black Nail Art
One of the ways that you can skillfully become a mobile piece of art is not simply fashion, but nails too. Black is an achromatic colour. It represents the absence of light. Hence, it pairs well with white, grey, and soft pastel colours. From glossy to matte, let’s talk about the GOAT colour – Black and all things nails.
Black Nail Art Designs
A simple coat of black nail paint is effective and good enough. But why be good enough when you can be the best? Black is a colour which soaks up light. Hence, it can only be improved with colours and textures. If you prefer texture more than colour, then you must opt for a mix between matte and gloss. The black nail polish art can also be accomplished via the use of ornaments – say pearls, Swarovski crystals, or even piercings. It’s up to you whether you wish to get black French tips or just a solid colour all over.
Black And Silver Nail Art Designs
The allure of black and white is unmatched. You can only imagine how well silver, black and white nail art designs would look on your hands. You may even swap the white for silver or vice versa but all three colors complement each other well. For these black silver nail art we recommend long acrylics or round gel tips. Some popular black and silver nail art designs include swirls, checkered patterns, flowers, a thunderbolt, pandas, geometric abstract designs, and lace patterns.
Nail Art With Red And Black
Nail art with red and black colours is another one of our favourites. The warmth of the blood-red gels extremely well with both glossy and matte black. Opt for a ladybird-inspired design or keep it simple with geometric patterns zigzagging their way around your nail bed. If you love jigsaw puzzles, why not design your nails in such a way?
Black Pen Art
If you have a black pen and love to doodle black pen art, then this section is for you. While we wouldn’t recommend you to use only black in your drawings, all black art paintings can be quite tasteful if they are arranged in such a way that the black paint and the white (or any colour) canvas play on the exquisite elements of light and shadow. Here are some of the black and white art ideas that you must try, regardless of your expertise with drawing.
Madhubani Art Black And White
Give a contemporary touch to the vibrant Madhubani paintings through the versatile mix of black and white. Many folk painting traditions exist in India. Hence, you need not limit yourself to making Madhubani art black and white. You may even experiment with Warli or Gond painting styles as well.
Black And White Radium Art Logo
Experiment with radium paint to create black and white radium art logos. For this, you will need black art paper and some white or silver radium paint. You can make logos of your favorite brands or you can just carve out stars and crescent moon to stick it up on your ceiling. This will undoubtedly make your nights good.
Black And White Abstract Art
If you worship Jackson Pollock and his abstract art, then you must make abstract black and white art. Abstract art gives you the autonomy to not be restrained by geometry or forms. It will truly challenge you and bring out your inner persona on canvas.
Black And White Art Drawings
If you are a beginner and wish to experiment with the colors then you must make black and white art drawings. The subjects are endless and so are the opportunities. Draw black Krishna art showcasing him in a grand yet intimate Rasleela. If you are looking to gift your beloved something handmade, make them a black love art painting. For a cat parent, making black cat art is undoubtedly imperative.
Black and White Digital Art
Paintings aren’t simply on paper anymore, just ask any of the digital or AI artists. If you are good at technology and design software such as InDesign you must try making a black and white clip art. The clip art is pixel-based. If you desire, you may even draw black and white vector art which is independent of resolution. One can even make black and white art which are occasion specific. If it’s Valentine’s Day, make a heart clip art black and white. If it’s Christmas, print out black and white Christmas clip art to make Christmas tree ornaments.
Black Wall Art
If you are redecorating and painting your house walls, and black and white colours are your priority, you must make black and white wall art. You may make a serene mural depicting the changing season. Alternatively, you may take inspiration from Gerhard Richter and transform your walls into a chessboard.
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