Positive vs. Negative
We are living through a very unusual time, and can often get caught up in the negative: the things we are missing, the things put on hold.
It is so important to be grateful for the the things we have, and try to turn what we might think of as negative into a positive. Our lesson this week is about turning negative into positive! Start with the video of Mrs. Pearl reading one of her favorite books from childhood to learn about positive and negative space in art, then follow along to the project video to create a positive and negative space city! This project works for all ages.
Illustrations from Round Trip by Ann Jonas
Make sure to email Mrs. Pearl and share your artwork at [email protected]! Even if you watched the story and didn't complete the project I would love to hear from you!
Mrs. Pearl Reading Round Trip by Ann Jonas
Positive/Negative Space City Project
Follow along with the video below to create a city skyline using positive and negative space.
Materials:
Pencil
1 piece of white paper
1 piece of black paper or dark colored construction paper
Scissors
Glue or Tape or Glue Stick
White Crayon/Gel Pen/Colored Pencil. Yellow or Orange works if you don't have white.
I used half sheets of white and colored paper, but I encourage you to use a full size piece of paper. Remember-use what you have! Make material substitutions as needed!
Materials:
Pencil
1 piece of white paper
1 piece of black paper or dark colored construction paper
Scissors
Glue or Tape or Glue Stick
White Crayon/Gel Pen/Colored Pencil. Yellow or Orange works if you don't have white.
I used half sheets of white and colored paper, but I encourage you to use a full size piece of paper. Remember-use what you have! Make material substitutions as needed!