Using black to really make your colours sing

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3 ай бұрын

In today's video, I want to chat about something that's near and dear to every artist's heart: the so-called "rules" of creating art. I'm a firm believer that there are no hard and fast rules in art. In fact, whenever I come across one, I make it my mission to break it and see where it takes me.
One rule that often gets thrown around is about the color black so today I want to share 3 really cool ways that I personally use black to make my colors sing. So hit play, join me on this artistic journey, and don't forget to share your thoughts with me afterwards! Let's dive in and unleash our creativity together. 🎨✨
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@user-vx6rv2wj1v 3 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, exactly what I needed to see and hear right now! I'm a (self-teaching) beginner and love the olive greens, golds and bronzey tones, which always come out looking too bright and unnatural for me even when I mix them. I'm headed straight to my sketchbook after watching this, and for sure getting my black out! Thanks so much, Louise.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Also, try different blacks for different shades - so much fun :)

@user-vx6rv2wj1v 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisPaintingLife Ok, I'm on it!

@johanneBedard 3 ай бұрын

🤩Louise Fletcher, you make me feel happy each time I am listening to you or reading your posts. Thank you!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Aww thank you Johanne ❤

@debbieretzlaff2912 3 ай бұрын

Of course we need black! Agreed, no rules❣️

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Black is such an amazing color to work with. We should never be scared to try it out. ❤

@cherylhopkins5110 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I've been told by so many fellow artists not to use black. This is truly a game changer. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm self taught except for watching your incredible videos - thank you!!

@robertswift4678 3 ай бұрын

I learned more in 5mins with Louise than a year any other way. Game changer. THANK YOU!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Awww thank you for such kind words ❤

@judykane7682 2 күн бұрын

So much good stuff in this video! Thanks Louise!❤❤

@ingunnelverum007 Ай бұрын

Love black now🤩🤩🤩🤩

@ThisPaintingLife Ай бұрын

Me too! Glad you joined the dark side haha

@juliebabb3365 3 ай бұрын

your enthusiasm always convinces me. The afternoon has turned dreary so what could be more fun than mixing greens?!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Aww so glad I could help to convince you to pick up that brush!

@donnadold2448 3 ай бұрын

I always seem to struggle over greens so this is very useful...thanks Louise

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@naza7722 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for a full vindication of black in painting. ❣️

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Yes 🙏

@artmel7395 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful tip Louise!!! Thank you 💚☘️💚🐸 Love from Bretagne 🌈

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@magnoliabird 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this really fundamental lesson. I really don't know enough about colour mixing.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤

@irenapopiolek5141 3 ай бұрын

Fascinating, thank you for sharing your experience and wisdom, Louise.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@debtempleton9424 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Louise. Great video as usual. You explain things so well. Cheers.

@leslieharris9088 2 ай бұрын

I always used a black board when making interior design presentations to clients, because everything looked so much better.

@patriciawhite4850 3 ай бұрын

I found this so enlightening! Very clear and helpful. Thank you. Great lesson. 🥰

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@user-oq1sy4ci2z 3 ай бұрын

Very clear and useful! Thanks, Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@emmadobson1108 10 күн бұрын

Thankyou louise

@ThisPaintingLife 8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@kathrynmoon8793 2 ай бұрын

Your first combination of the fluorescent orange looked like lava! So many complimentary colors by simply adding black/white👍😃

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Right? It's so pretty together. ❤

@windacollins29 5 күн бұрын

🖤🖤🖤

@margaretmcdonald8029 3 ай бұрын

Hi Louise brilliant content. Please do a video on lightening colours without them looking chalky on the work. Please, please

@janetgoodwin9113 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Louise. I did not know this. I will definitely do this.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Keep me posted on how it turns out!

@cydengel 3 ай бұрын

Oh brilliant! And perfect to try before my travel to Italy with a very limited palette! Thank you so very much for such a succinct and to the point lesson…

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@mos8756 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate all I learn from you.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Aww and I appreciate you being here! 😍

@ruthwatkins4901 2 ай бұрын

I love using black too. Thanks Louise

@liseovery1413 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Louise …..

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! ❤

@rebeccacarina437 3 ай бұрын

Such an important process to understand and experiment with. Thanks!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Yes it is and you are so welcome! ❤

@mizdori 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for these great tips. Off to the studio to play with them now. 😊

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@kateveneroso5754 3 ай бұрын

You are right on the mark, my kind lady! I love black, but their are two blacks, cold and warm, but black is our friend! This is such a wonderful video, damn you have made me smile again! You are a hero of mine!

@sallynicol4737 2 ай бұрын

I used black to make some collages sing and then mixed the most amazing green. I can remember my art teacher saying black was not allowed and she sat me down to paint a black singer sewing machine. It was a good exercise but I love black too.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

So many things can be done with black or shades of ❤

@stanapetrasek232 3 ай бұрын

Miss Louise, You're the best teacher ever! I've learned so much from you already and learn something every time I watch you teach us. : )

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Awww thank you so much for your kind words. ❤

@thaliasmusings 3 ай бұрын

This was great!

@robinhorasanian9667 3 ай бұрын

Your videos always have great tips!

@dellplummer5173 3 ай бұрын

You made all my favourites 😊

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

😍

@philippaking1732 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, Louise, for these wonderful tips on using black. And yes, I always read your newsletters which are very helpful and encouraging. 💛🖤❤🖤🧡🖤

@debbiegarland7124 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Louise, I can never get the greens I want, will practice this, cheers 😊

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@AnneDubber 3 ай бұрын

So cool..you are so practical-thanks!In my artclass I never did these trainings...

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and I am glad you are enjoying them. ❤

@learnrelearn 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, nice again for wonderful information, examples and enthusiasm!!!!

@learnrelearn 2 ай бұрын

Whoops - once again. And it’s nice, too.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it! ❤

@sanaedvorjetz4809 3 ай бұрын

Hi Louise, Thank you for the useful tips for colour mixing with black. There are different types of black , such as Ivory Black, Lamp Black, Mars Black, and Carbon Black. I wondered which one you used for this video. 👍😊

@christinewyndham-woodroffe9422 3 ай бұрын

Be fun to try out the different blacks to see what happens. 😊

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

This one is Mars Black but that really doesn't matter - the idea would be to experiment with the ones you have to see for yourself what happens x

@sosleegs4783 2 ай бұрын

Love it!!!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@marybalagia513 3 ай бұрын

Great information! Thank you!❤

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome ❤

@margauxv25 3 ай бұрын

Great lesson. Thanks so much

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@debbrown721 3 ай бұрын

Another helpful video,Thanks

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@valerieallenart7266 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this info on black. I usually use pyrrole red as an underpainting but now I'm wanting to use black for a change of pace.

@JOHNOGRADY-un2ft 3 ай бұрын

Your posts are AMAZINGLY helpful,thank you.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you think so! ❤

@AnneWood-wn3hv 3 ай бұрын

Exactly! I love black too. Thanks Louise xx

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome Anne!

@annebrunelle3305 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience !

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! 😀

@ulrikejackson_kreativ 3 ай бұрын

Yes, let's break all these rules.🥳 I always love your earthy greens. Thank you, Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you loved it and heck yes to breaking all the rules!! 😍

@ulrikejackson_kreativ 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisPaintingLife 🙌❤️

@LIFESaWONDER 3 ай бұрын

This is great, Thank you.

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@artmix700 3 ай бұрын

Gorgeous colour swatches and such valuable information, thank you for sharing Louise🖤

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@connieweber5817 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Louise. You really help all of us so much with all of your Sunday tips. Love them. Connie

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoy them Connie! ❤

@user-bn9jl8zl3x 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Louise, brilliant black!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. ❤

@debcousins5077 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the demo! I feel inspired to experiment afresh! 🎉

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 😀

@tracyburcham7350 3 ай бұрын

Interesting and helpful!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it :)

@marasteiner4346 3 ай бұрын

That's Amazing!!

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Awww thank you!

@ellenbrandson4154 3 ай бұрын

My favourite black is black gesso and I LOVE painting over parts of the black to a)intensify the richness of the colour on top & b) to show up as cracks between my colour blocks strengthening the value of the painting. 😃. Using for desaturation also works wonders, thank you Louise!

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Yes for sure :)

@DebraMarchArt 3 ай бұрын

Very helpful Louise. This will greatly assist me in resolving a large landscape painting that needs a bit of zippity greenery.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help Debra! ❤

@cynthiathomas262 3 ай бұрын

i really like your short video that onlt covers a small amount of info; it's easier to learn in small amounts.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Cynthia!

@priscillawrites6685 3 ай бұрын

always thinking outside the box

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@annieeatch9014 3 ай бұрын

That was interesting thank you

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it ❤

@FrL659 3 ай бұрын

Hello Louise. Thank you for this video. I had ended up feeling « guilty « using black in my paintings 😮

@ThisPaintingLife 3 ай бұрын

~Now you can have fun with it!

@Mo-hl6oh 3 ай бұрын

So interesting. Thank you. I do have a slight phobia about using black.

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

But you shouldn't! Black is such a wonderful color to work with. ❤

@Mo-hl6oh 2 ай бұрын

@@ThisPaintingLife Ok, I'll try it and look for contrast. Thanks for the encouragement!

@grannyanri2521 3 ай бұрын

What black are you using today? Do you get similar results with say, Mars, Ivory, Lamp Black, Carbon Black?

@Engelhafen 2 ай бұрын

Ugh I was always told to stay away from black - I prefer compliments

@katerose8393 2 ай бұрын

Louise, do you use mixing white or titanium white usually? I got both because i get through so much of it, but i find that the mixing white isn’t actually great for very pale tints, i kind of end up with what looks like pva glue with a hint of colour! In fact i was wondering whether the mixing white is actually basically just medium?!

@sarahlewis2172 3 ай бұрын

Thanks ….loved this lesson. What kind of black do you use ….is it always the same ?

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

Honestly I use whatever I have laying around. 😂

@audreylauwers8795 3 ай бұрын

❤🙏❤️

@ThisPaintingLife 2 ай бұрын

❤ Glad you enjoyed it.

@sarawelder1 3 ай бұрын

I have always thought that people who "never use black" are pedants. Like those who only have white wine with fish and chicken and red wine only with red meat. By sticking to these " truths" we deprive ourselves of so much pleasant variety in our lives.