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Negative Space - What is Negative Space?

From Helen South's Drawing/Sketching Glossary, for About.com

Definition: Negative space is the area of an image not occupied by shapes or forms. This part of the drawing is often neglected, or filled with casual scribbles. Negative space drawing involves concentrating on drawing the background, leaving the object white - an excellent exercise in observation.
Examples: "A hole can itself have as much shape-meaning as a solid mass." - Henry Moore

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