Positive and negative space

This illustration is abstract and uses rectilinear shapes which gives structure yet still uses curvilinear shapes when necessary. One key feature of this illustration is its use of positive and negative ambiguity. We are not meant to look at positive space and assume its the object but instead both spaces are equally important. The person and the hands are chaotic and are equally as important regardless of whether they are positive or negative spaces.

This is an amazing example of positive and negative shapes.

Everyone seems to be pinning clever negative space illusions! Don't forget...negative space is important even when it's not particularly clever.

Positive and negative space

art is my safe space

Explore positive and negative space in art with this elements of art space project for kids. This easy positive and negative art uses a free worksheet

Dragon Notan by OkamiNagihime

Art Ed 209, Instructor Sandra Quintero