Negative Space Leaves

The subject of my drawing is the negative space behind some leaves. This project focuses on the negative space as well as the designs that I used to take up the negative space. I made the negative space drawing using pencil to start but made the lines darker using a sharpie. I added color to the negative space using colored pencils to shade in the designs. I chose the specific leaves to create the negative space because they had a lot of character as well as being unique and different from what my other classmates were using.

A lot of shading is shown in the artwork because the designs in the negative space are shaded in with different colors. Also the negative space drawing method is showcased in this drawing because that is how the drawing is performed. I changed my project design many times such as the leaves used and their positioning as well as the designs and colors I changed to make the drawing more appealing.

I think that the meaning behind this drawing is to show off the outline of an object without showing any of the details in the actual object itself. I think this object could relate to my life because it could focus on the things around me and not just me or any person. I think that I could have been more creative with my designs and color choices.