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We're doing something more complex, because we can.

Also, we're doing it slightly differently in that we will first complete the Positive Form drawing. After that, we will begin/work on the Negative Space drawing

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The official teaching hub of Robert Joyner. This is your go-to source for learning how to blend quality fundamentals with expressive, unconventional painting techniques.

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Two studies in sketchbook:

Study 1: Positive Form

Study 2: Negative Space

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Trisha Watkins_Positive Form & Negative Space

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Sketchbook

2B Pencil (for sketching)

Black Marker (for filling in) OR 6B pencil if you don't have a black marker

Plant OR Hangers

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...This may be helpful for some people! It is something that helped me out, ADHD-wise. I need the clear separation. Color-coding helped, too.

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That is, no need to further develop the sketch!

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This is strangely fun.

Anyway, begin filling in the shapes. I found it easier to trace leaves and fill them in. As I progressed, the shapes overlapped and, eventually, merged into one.

Visually, working with the process pictured here helped me stay organized in my head

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When working on the Negative Space drawing, be sure to draw from the photo.

Don't copy the Positive Form drawing; copying that drawing takes away from the search for negative shapes. These shapes are unique, peculiar, and interesting!

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Potentially Helpful: Fill in Negative Spaces as you draw

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Potentially Helpful: Fill in Negative Spaces as you draw

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Potentially Helpful: Label the Negative Spaces as you draw

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Potentially Helpful: Label the Negative Spaces as you draw