It’s hard to remember a time when I didn’t like the colors black and pink, but I’m sure there was a month or two in there somewhere. These days the color combination is practically always on my mind. I love the way that the two colors together feel both classic and modern. Dial up the intensity of either color and the look feels bold and fresh; tone things down and you’ve got a soft, lady-like look that never goes out of style. Since I’ve seen these colors pop up all over the design world lately I thought it might be fun to take a quick look at some of the artists working with this classic combo.

For me the queen of black and pink would have to be textile designer Madeline Weinrib. She’s has made a name for herself by creating luxurious collections of fabrics and accessories that boast bold colors and rich embroidered patterns. Some of my favorite pieces are her Suzani fabrics and rugs with bright magentas and hot pinks- the color instantly grabs your attention but is balanced out by black detailing that brings it all together. I found this combination in the work of Etsy seller sk8ordiehard as well — her “Doilies and Daydreams” print is a great example of how fresh and bright hot pink feels when paired with black.

Etsy sellers Simply Modern and Yael Fran have some lovely prints that use a toned down pink and black for a calmer, more relaxed feel. Hot pink certainly isn’t for everyone so it’s always nice to see the pairing brought down a few notches in a way that’s easier on the eyes.

If pink and black together feels a little too 80’s for you (I can definitely skew that way if I'm not careful), check out some of the great artists working with hot pink on its own. People like Etsy seller Linea Carta and artist Claire Grill use the color in a way that feels bright and unexpected — and anything but dated.

Whether they’re using saturated colors or soft pastels, artists are definitely looking to pink and black right now. It’s such a classic combination and I’m thrilled that artists are getting back into it — hopefully it will stick around long enough for me to save up for one of those Madeline Weinrib rugs.

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