Negative Space Drawing
Draw objects from various angles.
Negative space drawing. Positive space refers to the area in a picture of main interest. Positive space is what is consider a tangible object or the main subject in most cases. Begin by drawing one simple shape.
Negative space is the area around that subject or the background. It shares edges with the positive space defining the outline of the object and creating proportion. As you feel ready move on to more complex arrangements for drawing negative space.
It appears in all drawings and paintings and one of the best examples of it is the optical illusion called rubin s vase. Often when beginnings to make drawings the student focuses exclusively on the positive space and all its details leaving the negative space. Eraser and range of pencils are optional.
Negative space is a fundamental of art you ve undoubtedly seen it before even if you didn t know the name for it. I ll be very honest here drawings plants in general are quite hard for me. The negative space is the space that resides in between and around the positive space.
Time lapse of drawing the negative space of a stool with conte crayon. The positive space is the focus of the image the object itself but the negative space is just as important. Certainly you have a few of these at home pick them up and draw them.
All you need is pencil or pen and paper. By understanding positive and negative space and experimenting with how you shade each you can make a very striking work of art. Below the blue areas clearly define the negative spaces within between and surrounding the still life.