Black Backgrounds - 16 methods tested

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@NelaDunato 6 ай бұрын

I did a video comparison 2 years ago with 14 black art materials, slightly different selection than this so it's interesting to see how it all compares! My favorite ended up being regular gouache (Schminke Akademie) because it's easy to apply, uniform, and affordable. Turner acrylic gouache is much darker and extremely matte, but it was difficult to get the consistency right. Out of the tube it's thick and difficult to paint on, and mixed with water it gets streaky. It's also very expensive. I like black gesso (Pebeo) specifically if I want do draw over it. I find that it's not as deep black as gouache, but it's super even and the surface has a perfect velvety feeling, not like your mix of paint and clear gesso. What I'm getting from this is that some of these properties really depend on the brand! Vinyl paint sounds intriguing, I have to check if it's imported to my country. Price-wise it seems on par with acrylic gouache.

@devonmccarroll6509 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see ideas for different ways to do colored backgrounds! Thank you for all that you do! This is my favorite channel ever!

@ColourwithClaire 6 ай бұрын

So happy you loved the Le Franc paint! Isn’t it just beautiful to lay down? 🥰 That jar should last ages as the coverage is so good even with minimal product ❤

@tonomeistolvme 5 ай бұрын

I purchased the La Franc black paint from your recommendation, have not tried it yet, but nice to see a confirmation/comparison. Thank you :)

@ColourwithClaire 5 ай бұрын

@@tonomeistolvme it’s just sublime to use xx

@melaniemonroe5755 6 ай бұрын

I really like your content Jennifer and Steve the work you do is impressive keep it up 👍🥰

@donnaskelcy 5 ай бұрын

I Love that you did this experiment. Thank you for taking the time to show us what happens with different mediums.

@digitalgraffiti7546 6 ай бұрын

I use a budget brand black pencil layer with the pitt artist pen big brush 2.5mm over the top. The pencil layer prevents bleed through on cheaper thin paper. Always do a test on your paper first though.

@carolync9992 6 ай бұрын

Just love this video! You did a very thorough job, and I thank you so much for all your time and effort.

@mrs.m.b.3630 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos and your judging/testing videos as you really put the work into doing it for real! I learn so much snd save so much time and money! ❤ thank you!

@crazybyproxy 6 ай бұрын

Backgrounds are a new venture for me. I remember the Claire's video & I was looking for a second opinion as it is even more expensive here in Canada. Thanks for all you do to teach us new & useful techniques.

@ColouringBikerMama 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I bought the Franc immediately and just used it. The coverage is fenomenaal. Love it

@lisataylor9079 6 ай бұрын

Great video. I would love more background ideas and tutorials please.

@ColoringGoatlover913 6 ай бұрын

So after watching this i have tried two night time black backgrounds and they tufned out nice. With alcohol markers. I was too afraid to ever do this but now i am getting experience doing them. Thamk you. 😊

@donnabost4445 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Jennifer!! I use pitt pen---They have the BIG PEN BRUSH, makes it easier than the little, i use the little for Small areas and the match.....bonus

@raggedblossom508 6 ай бұрын

You and Steve have done so much valuable work for this! Your French pronunciation is spot-on.

@katiebbyxox 5 ай бұрын

This was super helpful! And they do sell smaller sizes of the Lefranc & Bourgeois - Flashe Matte at Blick.

@christinescoloringandcrafts 6 ай бұрын

Nice testing! I always kinda wondered because I had not had any luck with black backgrounds so this was really informative!

@lisakaye75 6 ай бұрын

Wow, lots of info here. Thanks for taking the time to compare black background media. Looks like I’ll be purchasing that French paint. 😍

@lucyleereuther7594 6 ай бұрын

This was another great test video! I don't use black often for the same reasons some of your test products scored low. I prefer to mix my black usually with Ultramarine & Burnt sennia. I need to check out your video on mixing backgrounds. Thanks for all thework you do!

@bette-annflood835 6 ай бұрын

Black is a tough one. So this should be interesting.😊

@tonomeistolvme 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comprehensive review :)

@carlaanderson9495 6 ай бұрын

I don’t ’thumbs up’ often but I did this video … very helpful and informative.

@colorcrazy2944 6 ай бұрын

That was a lot of work and very interesting. I am surprised you didn't try black gesso though. Thanks!

@angelasenders9247 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, i was looking for the perfect Black background. The posca pens take a lot of time😅. Recently i bought a set of 30 neocolor 2 and i would love to see different ways of background, light to dark/ dark to light, more colors etc. The blending is hard to create a smooth transition. Sorry for my english spelling, i am from the netherlands😊. Angela

@sarahmitchell9247 6 ай бұрын

Definitely want more background

@marymoore1241 6 ай бұрын

Great info and thank you for sharing more great info! I agree with another, most informative coloring channel on my list of favorites!

@KevCurtis94 6 ай бұрын

I really love your videos. I wish I had the pencils you have.

@SheriWinston 5 ай бұрын

The Lefranc Is also having 80 mm tubes from art supply stores like Blick.

@jeanneduvall4728 6 ай бұрын

Great results JENNIFER! I have usually used alcohol markers layers

@1time386 6 ай бұрын

I new to colouring bliss brought some gel pens because of your advice trying them out now so thanks for the advice

@beaalayon 6 ай бұрын

Thank for this amazing video!!! ❤

@BarbBColorReader 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I am fascinated by both your #1 and #2 choices (LeFranc and gouache), have both on my wish list. I used to do more black backgrounds, never cared for the streaking with Posca, or black markers. Btw, have watercolors and acrylic paints in my stash, and never tried gouache before. That WILL change.

@eagercrafter_9014 6 ай бұрын

That was interesting. I have black gouche too

@anabelledrake289 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried culture hustle world’s blackest black 3.0? My paint turned gooey despite the high quality claims. Can I fix it? Or is this just a bad chemistry?

@zdzislawaprzyborska5653 5 ай бұрын

Love your nails!!! 😍😍😍 I just had to say it...

@11556sunshine 6 ай бұрын

Thanks !! Great info as always ❤

@johannevinet5083 6 ай бұрын

What a coincidence. 5 minutes ago, I was just thinking on looking for a video on how to do a black background for my butterfly page from Small Victories book! BTW your French pronunciation was very good!

@Bunteule 6 ай бұрын

Black is a hard one. But if anyone wants a good black. The same brand that Jennifer has on No1 makes gouache. That's really black! It comes as studio version and an artist version. Both are good too. I bought them for roundabout 5 euros on Amazon Germany. ;)

@nikkiconley7389 5 ай бұрын

Did the vinyl paint bleed through the back of the paper?

@allie5755 6 ай бұрын

Great video.

@raynichol8959 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. Thank you for such a great overview. Do you have any opinions on the archival qualities of let’s say the first five winners? Cheers.😊

@NelaDunato 6 ай бұрын

Everything except alcohol markers is extremely archival. Black pigments are among the most lightfast. The dyes (in alcohol and water-based markers, and some pens) can fade.

@PursuingHeaven 6 ай бұрын

Really surprised you didn't test just plain black gesso, I am very fond of it especially when I use Prisma on top of it, and I don't like flat black, it's not very interesting, I like to layer indigo, magenta (when I want a cool black) or raw umber (when I want warm) and then black Prisma to get a more interesting black. But I will say I love my Flashe paints, they are not promoted nearly enough in our coloring community but they have made doing Kerby Rosanes books with huge metaphoric spreads a lot easier. You can easily color right on top.