Negative Space

First attempt at negative space drawing.

Second attempt at negative space drawing using a different method. New perspective.

Third attempt at negative space drawing. New perspective.

Negative space cut out.

Negative space is when you draw everything except the object. The object becomes the background and every thing else is shaded.


I found negative space in my drawing by by changing my perspective to see the shapes formed by the edges of the objects. In my cut out I just alternated the layers so that they matched up.

Artists use negative space to create interesting and different drawings they also use it in things like prints and stamps. It's helpful to be able to see things from many different perspectives.

Drawing in negative space can enhance drawings by giving a new perspective to the viewer and challenging them to see the object for what it is.