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Notice the Space around a Shape - Practice 1

Positive space is the selected subject area; negative space is the area around or between those subjects.

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Positive space is the selected subject area; negative space is the area around or between those subjects. Decide which area the question selects before naming it. Negative space is not bad or useless space.

Worked example

If a cup is the subject, the empty opening inside its handle can be negative space in the drawing.

A schematic cup is the selected positive-space subject. Its handle contains an unfilled opening labeled negative space. Negative describes an area, not an unfavorable judgment.
A schematic cup is the selected positive-space subject. Its handle contains an unfilled opening labeled negative space. Negative describes an area, not an unfavorable judgment.
Question 1 Study 1 selects the cup as subject. Is the gap inside its handle positive or negative space?
Question 2 Study 2 selects the chair as subject. Is the solid seat silhouette positive or negative space?
Question 3 Study 3 selects the tree as subject. Is a sky gap between branches positive or negative space?
Question 4 Study 4 selects the bottle as subject. Is the bottle silhouette positive or negative space?
Question 5 Study 5 selects the bridge as subject. Is the opening under an arch positive or negative space?

Make It Your Own

Optional theme: a surprising delivery. Draw a simple object by noticing the spaces around it. Make a second sketch of only those surrounding spaces and compare the outlines. You may draw, write or tell your idea. Use invented characters and places; no personal information or upload is needed. This activity is not scored.

Reflect on your choices

  • Name the selected subject and one surrounding or enclosed gap.
  • Explain one intentional choice and one possible alternative.
  • There is no required style or single correct creative response.