Positive/negative

Autumn is my favorite time of year and I enjoy doing fall inspired projects.  We will be working on a positive/negative design.  This project uses symmetry, reverse image, pattern, line and positive/negative space.

Positive/negative space play an important role in determining the overall composition. It creates balance. Positive space is the subject area while negative space is the area around the subject.  The shapes of the negative space are determined by the shapes of the positive space.

Students will be given a color piece of paper (positive) and a black paper (negative).  They will create a simple design (pumpkin, owl or their choice) with cut outs. The design will be glued down creating a reverse image and symmetrical design (equal on both sides).

The next step is to use line and pattern again in a mirror image, creating symmetry. Here is an owl with line patterns being added.