Black Ink Upington

Colored inks (reds, yellows, pastels) break down faster under UV radiation. Black carbon-based ink is more stable, but it can turn a bluish-grey if not properly applied or if sunburned repeatedly. Upington artists have adapted by:

While "black ink" traditionally refers to the classic dark pigment used for lining and shading, in the Upington context, it has come to symbolize a specific aesthetic and ethic: black ink upington