Negative Space Reflection

Posted by Rifah Islam in Art - Freshman - Hull - y2 on

photo (5) - Edited
photo (5) - Edited
photo (4) - Edited
photo (4) - Edited

  • A. What is negative space (explain this concept to a fourth grader that has never heard of it)

Negative space is all the empty space that surrounds the subject in a photograph or drawing.

  • B. Explain how you found negative space in 1. your cut out?, 2. in your stool drawing?

1. To find the negative space in my cut out, the template was helpful. The darker shades in the template was my negative space and the lighter was the positive space.

2. To find the negative space in the ‘stool drawing’, I was initially very confused. I didn’t know where to start, but then Ms.Hull gave me pointer. She said I should lightly sketch the stool . Then, I was to shade all around it which was the negative space. Thanks for the help Ms.Hull!

  • C. Why does it help an artist to see in negative space?

It helps an artist see negative space because it can make their image more appealing to the eye and adds a nice balanced look. The positive space in the drawing also defines the negative space.

  • D. How is negative space useful in creating art?

Negative space is useful because it lets the artist focus on the main subject, rather than unnecessary details.  It also gives the drawing more dimension.

Comments

No comments have been posted yet.