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How to Use Black in Your Paintings (Plus How to Mix Your Own)

November 28, 2022September 9, 2018 by Dan Scott 16 Comments

Black is a very polarizing color in the art world. Some people swear by using black, and others avoid it all together. In this post, I want to try and clear up some of the confusion around black and provide you with some information on how to use it in your paintings and how to mix … Read more

Are Black and White Actually Colors?

March 3, 2023May 17, 2018 by Dan Scott 2 Comments

The age-old question – are black and white actually colors? This is an interesting question to ask, especially for us artists, as it raises some interesting discussions about what color is and how we see color. The answer varies depending on your perspective. I discuss why below. From a Scientific Perspective From a purely scientific … Read more