Positive (objects) and negative (space), or ‘silhouettes’ as they are sometimes referred as, make for interesting drawings, particularly in heavy graphite pencil or pen.
I love the strong contrasts and the two-dimensional look of such artwork. There is often the ‘illusion’ of three-dimensional form, that if rendered correctly makes for great viewing.
I have included some examples with an ‘inverted’ view. Which do you prefer?
Monday: An update of a second drawing of rocks from Chillagoe.
Richard
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Interesting – oddly enough I prefer the inverted images, maybe because they lose their identity and become more like patterns?
I agree with you, Gillian. The inverted images remind me of Japanese paper cut-outs.
I like the POSITIVE & NEGATIVE. The drawings as if cry for the need of identification and thus help to discover the true self – awake to metaphors and thus the black & white blossoms out with just incredible palette – I rejoiced over the fairy colors and thank for the help to hear the inner self. These works illuminate the daily path and guard from stumbling on self-satisfaction.
Best wishes from Tomas Karkalas
Thank you Tomas for your insightful comments. Yes, the white shapes are very powerful and quite sensitive. Regards, Richard.