Not because it’s black, but because it refuses to fade back. A simple line drawing of a hand raising a wine glass, with ‘cheers’ set in italic type underneath, on a soft cream background. The room around it gets a small lift a quiet bit of personality on the wall that earns a smile every time someone walks past. Works best in a kitchen, dining room or a bar nook in the living room. Hang it above a drinks trolley, between cabinets, or in a tight gallery wall with food and drink prints. Pair with oak or walnut shelving, brass handles and stoneware mugs. Skip pairing it with very ornate florals or anything fussy the line work needs room to read. As canvas, the cream ground reads soft and matte, with no glare across the line work.