WHAT IS BLACKLIGHT PAINTING?

Image 2 - With blacklight Image 1 - Natural light
Hover over or click the artwork to discover the blacklight effect.

Blacklight painting is the creation of art using special fluorescent paints that glow vividly when exposed to ultraviolet light (blacklight/UV light). In daylight, these colours may appear subtle or almost invisible, but under UV light in the darkness, they transform into a luminous artwork full of colour and energy.

Blacklight paint contains unique pigments that absorb ultraviolet radiation — invisible to the human eye — and instantly re-emit it as visible light. Colours become more intense, shapes appear to emerge with an almost three-dimensional effect, and hidden details or messages can reveal themselves when they are not visible in daylight.

Painting becomes a magical experience when the lights go out and your artwork truly comes to life — as if you are creating your own personal light show on canvas.