1/24/2024 0 Comments Define positive and negative space![]() ![]() Negative space drawing is focusing on capturing the spaces and shapes surrounding a drawing. When we employ the concept of negative space in our sketching we challenge our brains to approach the task in the opposite way in which we are used to – to perceive something that technically is not there! We tend to focus on single objects in our mind’s eye and this tends to supersede a “holistic” approach to what we get down on paper. And finally, a sprinkling of magic fairy dust or as Betty Edwards, in her book, “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” calls it “gestalt,” which occurs nearing completion of a sketch, the “aha” moment when all elements of the drawing comes together.I love to use shadows and tone to accentuate and complete a drawing that might otherwise look a little flat. Perspective and proportion – how does one thing relate to another? If you watch some of my videos, you will see how I tend to anchor my drawings and rationalise on paper the proportion of one thing to another.Spaces – the perception of space in a drawing, the negative (empty spaces) and positive (objects), can complete our drawings.I like to call these the “horizon” of a drawing. Perception of edges – drawing the contour lines of an object as you see them.Lets remind ourselves of the 5 basic component skill sets to drawing that run alongside one another ![]() On approach to a drawing we tend to solely focus on the object in question. In order to define what negative space is it helps to firstly clarify the meaning of positive space. Your perception skills improve immensely.Here are 3 benefits of learning to master sketching negative spaces. ![]()
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