black Artwork
Below you will find artwork relates with the term of “black”.
![The Artist's Assistant (2024) by Ben Young This watercolor painting depicts a black and white cat wearing an upside-down green water cup on its head, sitting beside a tennis ball and a painting of a stick-figure family, with a paintbrush resting nearby.](/artwork/the-artists-assistant/painting_hu08bff3edefa77cb1e6c44f9cd941d4a8_4683330_e37109a2a555ef660fec626ea298d48f.webp)
The Artist's Assistant
June 26, 2024
This painting has everything you need. Cute cats, funny hats, and a dark sense of morbid humor. It features my long haired domestic black and white cat, Princess. Stuck in a scene of her by my side as I paint. Adorning my Faber-Castell Collapsable Water Cup on her head. Her favorite Penn tennis ball resting not far away. Peering on to the cold press cotton paper watercolor block, that is painted with my late dog, Izzy, along with family.
![Pomona's Bowl (2024) by Ben Young This painting by Ben Young is a still life oil painting of an pomegranate fruit sitting in a metal bowl atop a velvet clothed table.](/artwork/pomonas-bowl/painting_hu2a98329e36a23ce1fdb7dec2d8dddacb_7206458_72457e3e452d21a8972938312ccd465b.webp)
Pomona's Bowl
May 26, 2024
Pomona’s Bowl is my practiced attempt finalize my technique, using abstract vibrant brushwork, to create my own desired style in the realism oil painting realm. With every still life, I use it methodically to refine how I want to improve or change my artwork. This still life opulence in a bowl to me is the overwhelming first step to finally realize my artistic painting style that I want to utilize in the direction of how I want my landscape and narrative pieces to convey from here on out.
![Massillon 52 (2024) by Ben Young This painting depicts two football players from Massillon team in the heat of the game, with one poised in a stance of victory or excitement and the other seemingly in motion, against the backdrop of a crowded stadium.](/artwork/massillon-52/painting_hu1c0905649d5b9563f63c6455e68d86bc_6575128_e56ee9d262ae4b711c49f7e9299ae29b.webp)
Massillon 52
April 26, 2024
The Massillon 52 is a vibrant watercolor painting, showcasing two Massillon Football players. Both in a moment of intense celebration. On the left, player 52 is rendered with a fierce expression. To the right, an unknown teammate engages in clapping, hands blurred to add to the effect. Behind them, the stadium is alive with spectators in the stands, out of focus. Backset all to autumn trees and vibrant green turf. I managed to infuse the scene with movement and excitement, creating a palpable sense of the game’s high stakes and the players’ raw emotion.
![Massillon Helmet (2024) by Ben Young This painting presents a highly detailed, realistic portrayal of a black football helmet with a prominent orange 'M' logo, capturing a sense of rugged athleticism.](/artwork/massillon-helmet/painting_hu6686f160e33f5344c8d0346dce92d7e1_3137084_e704803e7330affbf1a11ba12381db7a.webp)
Massillon Helmet
April 12, 2024
The Massillon Helmet is an oil painting depicting a solitary, black Massillon Tiger’s American football helmet in a three-quarter view, featuring a bold orange Massillon Ohio letter ‘M’ logo, symbolizing the Washington Highschool team’s identity and spirit. I have rendered the subject with a strong attention to detail, from the subtle reflections and shadows on the helmet’s glossy surface to the intricate structure of the face mask and the secure clasps.
![Gehen Heim (2024) by Ben Young This painting by Ben Young depicts a solitary figure walking across a lake of ice, with the scene conveying a sense of solitude in a wintry landscape.](/artwork/gehen-heim/painting_huccdb9143ed536641f1c9b7222186125f_4124905_30bfef3aa5757a428db0a15bc9420a6c.webp)
Gehen Heim
March 23, 2024
Gehen Heim is a watercolor painting that depicts a somber, expansive landscape under a heavy, overcast sky. The sky is a tapestry of grays and muted blues, seemingly thick with the weight of a passing snow storm. The horizon is a dark, solid band, suggesting a distant forest or line of trees that separates the sky from the land. Below, there’s a vast expanse of a body of frozen water, its surface rendered in pale whites and light grays that capture the reflective quality of the ice.
![Fissure (2024) by Ben Young The abstract painting depicts a stark, earth-toned fissure with its reflection, conveying a sense of division or a singular broad crack.](/artwork/fissure/painting_hu8f645cbcc1ee126587456ec77a766351_15255483_f91bbfedb4addd46e4b31ef231db094d.webp)
Fissure
February 27, 2024
The Fissure abstract watercolor painting presents a compelling visual metaphor for a broad crack, rendered in a monochromatic palette that evokes the natural variance of earth and stone. The central darkened swath divides the canvas, reminiscent of a chasm or fault line, with its mirror image below suggesting a reflection in water or a shadowy echo in the depths. The textural gradation and the fluidity of the medium’s application enhance the sense of organic formation and erosion.
![Erie Rock (2024) by Ben Young This watercolor painting by Ben Young is an ethereal and solitary stone monolith, crowned with verdant trees, rises from the misty waters of a tranquil lake, embodying a quiet testament to nature's enduring strength and mystery.](/artwork/erie-rock/painting_hue815fe6423993c23d06febd7f1c54ea7_5252329_574818aa1a21ff7be82442431179b099.webp)
Erie Rock
February 18, 2024
This evocative painting captures a unique and striking rock formation located along the shores of Lake Erie, near Cleveland, Ohio, portraying a natural monument that stands as a silent guardian amidst the lapping waves. The overcast sky suggests a typical Great Lakes ambiance, while the resilient trees on the rock’s summit are a testament to nature’s adaptability in the face of the elements. The artwork invites contemplation on the enduring beauty of Lake Erie’s coastal landscape, subtly colored by the artist to reflect the area’s serene yet dynamic character.
![Mac Reflections (2024) by Ben Young This oil pastel painting by Ben Young depicts a solemn, textured portrait of a man's face, emerging from a dark background with a rough, expressive brushwork that conveys a sense of introspection or melancholy.](/artwork/mac-reflections/painting_hu349c6a0d987b3be358987e1681a4d8c7_12690097_d7c331a1ce8d8e5f917cfa10b49d2a83.webp)
Mac Reflections
February 3, 2024
The Mac Reflections painting depicts a close-up impressionism portrait of myself, rendered with a strong emphasis on texture and a limited color palette, to show it’s reflective nature. My figure is implied to be emerging from a dark background, with light only faintly illuminating the right side of the face. The strokes are expressive and sculptural, creating an array of thick, impasto strokes that give the image a dynamic and tactile quality.
![Fry's Tree (2024) by Ben Young In this evocative water color painting by Ben Young, a majestic tree stands prominently against a dusky sky, its intricate branches silhouetted by the soft glow of twilight.](/artwork/frys-tree/painting_hu3b2c29ae8362039895e3ac8d530a968b_7615924_d4423d95b31873666f62c54db4bbc4ff.webp)
Fry's Tree
January 19, 2024
Fry’s Tree portrays a solitary, robust tree standing prominently in the center against a twilight or pre-dawn sky. Set in the Fry Family Park, of East Sparta Ohio. The leaves and branches creates a lace-like pattern against the sky, which shifts from a dark blue at the top to lighter hues near the horizon, indicating dusk or the approach of nightfall. There’s a sense of tranquility and solitude in this scene, as the tree stands alone in the quiet moments of transition between day and night.
![Mono-chromatic Maelstorm (2024) by Ben Young This is an abstract watercolor painting by Ben Young featuring dynamic blue and black brushstrokes, with splatters and washes creating a sense of movement and swirl.](/artwork/monochromatic-maelstorm/painting_hu8b9fc257a772318be395e33025032e32_10075625_f1ce57d43a257ec9c083a0c5c11e5eee.webp)
Mono-chromatic Maelstorm
January 17, 2024
Monochromatic Maelstorm is an abstract painting. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, featuring different shades of black, gray, and white, with some areas where a deep, navy-like blue is present. The composition is dynamic, with fluid shapes and splatters distributed across the canvas. The use of black and blue creates a sense of depth and contrast against the lighter areas. There are also spots where the paint seems to have been allowed to drip or splatter freely, giving the piece a spontaneous and expressive feel.
![Aqua (2024) by Ben Young The painting displays an artistic monochrome sketch of a wine glass with its contents in mid-splash, creating an elegant and dynamic fluid motion captured in a still moment.](/artwork/aqua/painting_hu320e422e9d850945bd57e8dba2dfd927_2129997_99a2514c9b7d7436a6cb6b88ea05d58a.webp)
Aqua
January 14, 2024
This is a striking monochrome painting that captures a moment of fluid elegance, titled simply Aqua. It depicts a wine glass caught in the midst of a dynamic swirl, with the liquid inside defying gravity in a graceful arc that stretches above the rim. The movement is frozen in time, with the liquid’s surface tension creating an almost sculptural form that reaches upwards. The artist has skillfully represented the play of light and shadow, giving the impression of a sparkling, translucent liquid.
![Drip (2024) by Ben Young The painting presents a grayscale watercolor painting of a water droplet creating ripples on the surface of water, captured in a moment of dynamic symmetry and fluid motion.](/artwork/drip/painting_hu6caf7fa45287e2350638da6e15da0e0c_1556200_1b786aa2945751feb57e59b9226edee8.webp)
Drip
January 12, 2024
The Drip painting captures the ephemeral beauty of a single water droplet impacting a still surface. A central column of water rises sharply, surrounded by a crown of droplets reflecting the moment’s dynamic motion. The surface tension creates a series of concentric ripples that emanate outward, masterfully rendered in varying shades of grey, suggesting the gentle yet persistent spread of energy away from the point of impact. The artist has skillfully used a monochromatic palette to depict the clarity and purity of water, with careful attention to the gradations of light and shadow that give the scene a three-dimensional quality.
![Watermelon Slice (2023) by Ben Young This watercolor artwork by Ben Young is a simple yet detailed depiction of a single slice of watermelon with a bright red flesh, black seeds, and a green rind, set against a plain background.](/artwork/watermelon-slice/painting_hu0156478b810c2f01b9f12a7ef0bfc445_5765562_e1599921a35bc6f809609a112205ee0b.webp)
Watermelon Slice
December 27, 2023
Juicy! A fruity painting that depicts a slice of watermelon. Watermelon Slice is a realistic drawing that captures the vibrant red flesh of the fruit, complete with black seeds scattered throughout. The watermelon slice has a green rind, transitioning from a darker green on the outside to a paler green towards the inner red flesh. The drawing has a textured appearance from the water colored pencils, and there’s a gentle shadow under the slice, giving it a sense of depth and dimension.
![AJ's Lily (2023) by Ben Young This pencil sketch portrays a delicately rendered lily with graceful petals and detailed stamen, exuding a sense of gentle elegance.](/artwork/ajs-lily/painting_hu9611f9af64b5a8167e9f71648402c9eb_4911940_3e8fab2814f4422815cb5ff465adf5d5.webp)
AJ's Lily
December 17, 2023
The AJ’s Lily drawing is a pencil drawing that captures the delicate beauty of a lily flower in bloom. The flower stands out with its petals gracefully curving outward, showcasing the fine details of its texture and venation, while the stamens reach out from the center, detailed with care to convey their slender form and powdery pollen tips. Below the flower, the stem leads to a pair of leaves that frame the composition, their pointed tips adding to the overall elegance of the sketch.
![Okay (2022) by Ben Young The drawing displays a detailed pencil sketch of a human hand with a gentle curvature of the fingers and intricate line work that captures the texture of the skin.](/artwork/okay/painting_hu87ee2dc8cabca0e8eb5ccf0be7829b9a_8879162_6970e71cb70e612760edc247a0c8b2f9.webp)
Okay
December 20, 2022
Okay depicts a human hand, my hand, sketched in pencil with a focus on realism and attention to detail. It is positioned in a relaxed pose, resting to the side of my leg with the fingers slightly curled inward. I have taken care to render the textures and lines on the skin, showing the unique patterns and creases that can be found on a person’s palm and fingers. The shading is subtle yet effective, providing a sense of depth and form to the hand.