Negative space homework for traditional painting tutorials from ctrl+paint.

Negative space

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  • try to see the shape of space that surrounds your object and draw it instead of the object
  • fill the space with black and use the eraser to lift the object
  • according to matt, these exercises will help later on when doing thumbnail explorations

Assignment:

  • draw 3 objects using negative space method
  • use objects of medium-high complexity

Toy
Toy
Negative Space Toy
Negative Space Toy
Tripod Head
Tripod Head
Negative Space Tripod Head
Negative Space Tripod Head
Stapler
Stapler
Negative Space Stapler
Negative Space Stapler