The Art of Black and White: Paintings take a space from blah, to crazy awesome.
In my opinion, there are few things more beautiful than black and white. I know they may not be the most exciting or outlandish colors, but oh, do I love them! I love the drama, impact and depth they add to a space. They convey so much emotion and depict the scene or abstract composition so perfectly. They allow the artist to focus on just the composition and contrast. The results are almost always stunning.
…And don’t tell me that white and black are not colors. They are! They’re two of my favorite colors!
Above and at the end of this post are a few examples of stunning black and white abstract pieces. Abstract (non-representational) paintings are so intriguing to me. Oddly, while they look so easy and effortless to paint, I have only created two or three (out of hundreds of paintings) that I genuinely like. I have a lot of respect for abstract painters. They have a hard, and very rewarding job.
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In the collection at the top:
(1) Black & white abstract painting by Bradley Streeper
Photo and artwork Arrangements created by (2) the designers over at West Elm (3) Olof Jakobína Erna
(4) Untitled color lithograph by Byron McClintock
Second collection:
A sample of my own black and white artwork (some available in my shop)
Third and fourth images:
A stunning black and white abstract paintings by Thomas Hammer
Like it so much!!
Oh great post, I love back and white also and the images you have put together here are beautiful. I love your drawings.
Thank you so much! Few things make me happier.
Hi – i just found your blog and love the mix… brooke
Ok, when I said earlier that I like bright colors? I should add here that I include dramatic black and white in that. I should probably do something with just black and white…
Lots of really cool stuff on your blog!
Just decided to follow…
I’m glad you did! Stop by often!
I love these black n whites. they inspire me to get the oils out again…
Do it! You will not regret it.