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Negative spaces

Tutor: Liz Emtage, art teacher and ceramicist

Art teacher Liz explains how to draw negative spaces – the space in between objects. No art or drawing experience necessary.

Preparation

Find some objects to draw; use a board, large book or table to lean on

Video time

38 minutes

Negative spaces with Liz Emtage

black charcoal drawing pencils on a piece of drawing paper
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  • Object(s) to draw on a piece of white paper
  • A book, board or table to lean on
  • Soft pencils (B – 6B)
  • White paper.