Negative Space by TwoPynts
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
B&W film print, levels/curves adjusted and tinted after scanning into Photoshop.
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Negative Space
The areas of an artwork that are NOT the primary subject or object. Negative Space defines the subject by implication. In a painting or sculpture, the areas where there are no forms (the "empty" areas). In a painting or photograph, this means the areas which have no forms or objects (sometimes also called the 'background' ). In sculpture, this means the "holes" between forms or within a form (e.g., Henry Moore sculptures). Negative space is the other side of the coin of positive space, which is space actually occupied by forms in a painting or sculpture (the figure in a portrait). The notions of positive and negative space were advanced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, replacing the more traditional notion of a 'background' which was subordinate to and separate from the subject image - portrait, still life, etc. Since about 1950, the notions of positive and negative space have also been replaced by much contemporary art, which sees the picture surface not as positive and negative areas, but rather one continuous surface where every area is equally important, and at the same spatial depth.

Comments (34)
It is like a mental test, what do you see, 'two faces or a vase?' type situation. Thank you for the lesson on 'Negative Space'.
This is beautiful, it almost looks like ice. well done and keep them up!
Interesting textures and postwork in this image, quit nice, excellent instruction to boot, had to look closer for the reflection:):):)
I like it a lot. I thought at first glance that those camera eating alligators were coming for you. I also found you in the reflection. There you go with the find waldo thing, love it! KP
Wow, i like this one. Its very graphical, and very elegant. Great job once again!!! Have a great day!!! #:O)
It looks like it is reaching for something. Excellent! I would like to try B & W photography someday to see what would happen. :)
I'll add some positive comments like, excellent, fascinating, curious ... as my brain has just flipped into negative space with the explaination! 8-)
wow, brilliant done!!!
excellent compo & show of negative space! :]
A fine Image and Lesson for such as I, that know no better :]
Amazing BW photography...interesting curves and contrast!
fine art p'graphy outstanding..:)..))))
Wonderful strong graphic lines :)
Now this is a gorgeous abstract!! I so love this shot and find it so stylish!! Definitely worth to be framed!
very kewl shot
i see it! the sillhouette, after searching for about ten minutes, i can't spell it though, i love this photo especially the glistening water, beautiful composition
wow, a wonderful nature abstract.looks superb in this graphic style. two thumbs up,Kort. * vote * #:O)
A beautiful abstract in these rich dark tones...love the undulating curves.Indeed, a fine example of negative space.Well done,Kort!
Beautiful abstract image - took me a while to realise that I was looking at wet leaves :) And now I know what the term Negative Space refers to... Excellent work!
Awesome work!!!!! ;o)
Beautiful. Very interesting. Aloha
Thanks for the 411, learned something quite new today...Creative endeavor here, quite unique! Aloha!
Great idea! Excellent done!!!
Amazing contrast!
Excellent work, a wonderful image!
It's not the bullet that kills you it's the hole ;)
brillinat brilliant brilliant
Wow awesome work here, love this !!! Superb title as well, stunning work !! :o))
exceptional and artistic capture! fantastic and effectful presented leafs! the reflections add life! ;o)