Lamp Black

Lamp Black
Professional Handmade Watercolour

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Description:

Lamp Black (P.Bk 6) is a rich, intense black watercolour pigment known for its deep opacity and versatility. This pigment is made from carbon black, providing a smooth, velvety texture that allows for bold, dramatic applications in a variety of artistic styles. Lamp Black is favoured by artists for its ability to create striking contrasts and depth, making it an essential component of any watercolour palette.

When applied, Lamp Black produces a strong, semi-opaque wash that can be easily manipulated to create both deep shadows and delicate glazes. Its excellent tinting strength means that even a small amount can significantly impact other colours, allowing artists to achieve a wide range of muted tones and atmospheric effects. This characteristic makes it particularly effective for adding depth to landscapes, enhancing portraits, and creating dynamic backgrounds.

With excellent lightfastness, Lamp Black retains its rich colour over time, ensuring the longevity of your artwork. Its slightly cool undertone provides a neutral quality that can complement both warm and cool palettes, making it incredibly versatile. Lamp Black is perfect for artists looking to explore the full spectrum of dark tones, from bold statements to subtle shading, and is a foundational pigment for creating depth, contrast, and drama in watercolour paintings.

We recommend

Using distilled water with all our watercolours to keep each pigment at its purest form

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