Negative space painting

Learn how to paint layers of leaves using a special negative painting technique for watercolor. Negative painting is easy when you use masking fluid to prote...

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In this project, we'll be painting the negative shapes, instead of the trees themselves. With each step, you'll see the trees emerge, further and further back in space. This is a great way to get a feeling of depth in your landscapes. To download a PDF of this tutorial, for $6, click here. __________________________________________ The first step is to choose three colors (a triad). I chose quinacridone gold, quinacridone rose, and cobalt turquoise, but you could use any yellow, red, and…

Grade Level Duration 20 class periods, periods are 50 minutes long Materials 140 lb watercolor paper, small paper (like card stock), masking tape, pencil, scissors, salt, plastic wrap, watercolor sets (Prang is recommended), India ink, or acrylic paint Media Watercolor Lesson Objectives For the student to: Explore the element of art of shape. Practice repetition […]

Artist Linda Kemp uses the practice of negative painting to deconstruct how to paint the essence of a subject. Here are her tips.

Ken Goshen on Instagram: "How to use negative spaces in painting and drawing? This is such an important theme. I find myself reflecting on it every time I paint, because it’s not just functional, it’s philosophical. Who’s to say what’s a “positive” and what’s a “negative” space? In my view, the greatest painters of our time are the ones playing with subversions of this dichotomy."

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A negative painting is a technique where you paint the background around a positive image first. As a result, the background has darker colors, thus increasing the depth of the image. It is considered a negative painting as you work with negative space. This article will discuss what negative watercolor paintings are and some of our favorite tips for making them look amazing.