Negative/Positive Space Drawing

Sign Language Project (pdf)

Objective
Students will create a negative/positive space drawing of a still life.

Requirements
1.    Concept
2.    Composition
3.    Craftsmanship
​4.    Artist's Statement

Process
1.  Arrange a still life with at least 3 objects.
2. Create thumbnail drawings demonstrating your composition.
3. Draw contour lines of your subjects on a 9" x 12" paper.
4. Add a shape somewhere in your composition.
​5. Shade the negative and positive space.

Examples