negative space



is a concept in art where the space around a thing 
is as important 
as the thing itself. 
It is the space around and between a subject, 
that defines and shapes it, 
balances the composition, 
and adds meaning.


For me, it is also an important part of the creative process.


After you collect information, 
soak in your environment, 
do your research, 
prep your materials, 
surround yourself with the noise and clutter of daily life 
and other people’s thoughts and opinions…


Before you create art, before you do whatever it is you want to do,
how can you create your blank canvas?

How can you place yourself 
in your own negative space,

so that you will have room 
to exist and grow?