I don't know what else to say. You can see some of my work at the Paradise Pond website. Its a good dark.
Born2Hike11/24/2023 8:30 AM
"Daringly Dark"
If you are in need of a good daringly dark pastel, not black but beautifully dark, in a soft stick, this is excellent. I probably won't use it too much because I use harder Pastels in those initial dark layers, but for a soft pastel that is richly dark without being black, this is wonderful
Sally Clark11/4/2023 10:55 AM
"Dark viloet"
Very dark. Darkest pastel I have that’s not black. I love the smoothness and am anxious to give it more than just a test.
Kris Gebhardt8/13/2023 1:38 PM
"Absolutely Gorgeous Color"
Schminke pastels are my absolute favorite. It's like painting with chocolate. I bought this violet to paint a black bird and it was perfect. The dark almost black purple helped me achieve the beautiful depth and iridescence black bird feathers have.
mike ishikawa8/2/2023 5:18 PM
"right size"
I like the size of the pastel stick, i always cut it in half, and the half stick is great. Whenever i cut the Ludwigs in half, bthey always turn into round basketballs, whereas the Dakota Voilet remains like a stick that i can use to make broad strokes.
Ralph Klapis6/1/2023 7:00 AM
"Another rich dark!"
I think this color will come in very handy--an extreme dark with a little warmth in it. It will be useful to have another choice for deep shadows.
mike ishikawa5/20/2023 7:12 AM
"dark but not black"
To give a painting POP, and vibrancy, put the lightest light against the Dakota Violet.
Mariya Tariq5/18/2023 9:46 AM
"Excellent deep dark violet"
This is a beautiful color, deep and rich and highly pigmented.
I am extremely pleased Schmincke offered this stick - it is now a staple in my palette. Just hoping this is a permanent addition to the Schmincke pastel collection!