So...What the Heck is NEGATIVE SPACE???

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

I'm really enjoying these longer videos! Thank you! 😀👍🏻

[@TiredMomma]

I like when things in an image seem to pop out from a border. Like when a stream of water that looks like it keeps on flowing past the border. And with comic strips, it's more exciting when something goes outside their boxes, like if a character is throwing something and it kinda joins the next box of what is happening next. I like seeing artists go outside the box for comics, it's entertainment to our eyes. I once started creating a comic book when I was in 6th grade. Few years ago, my kids saw my first sketches. My story line needed more work than the drawings, lol.

[@rafaelatakami8019]

That is the true meaning of "thinking outside the box" :)

[@VioletsOnMars]

I took art in Middle School and my teacher went over this. She would say "try to fill most of the space and find composition". You've explained it in more depth and the visual demonstration is super helpful! 🙂

[@hitomihutzell]

You are providing the best teaching tool you! Scott thank you for taking the time to make art fun and a great learning experience.

[@ssavaart]

Absolutely My Pleasure ♥

[@AshBeeCreativity]

I'm absolutely loving your long videos! I'm learning so much. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

[@ssavaart]

You are so welcome!

[@arnolddumm]

I love how cartoon and manga artists use negative space in their panels. It alone can create a wide range of emotions.

[@dabriag-force3450]

Yay for a new video, I don’t enjoy drawing, but I thoroughly enjoy watching art being created! Thanks for the video!!!

[@Jasperience]

These long form videos are so useful! I'm learning stuff I've not seen mentioned anywhere else before. Every source of negative space I've come across only talks about the small areas within a subject. Never seen any source mention anything about how borders come into play. 10/10 will try asap.

[@Aphrodite120]

I like the longer videos because they are very educational ❤❤❤

[@hallows7568]

This is SO helpful! As someone who struggles to make any interesting backgrounds, hearing it broken down is so enlightening! It's something that'll stick with me forever

[@marisophi.01]

I've been trying to re-take art and it's like, my sketches are looking better already, but I keep feeling like they tend to lack something in general. Gonna try implementing negative space play in practice rounds to see if that's my missing je-ne-sais-quoi. Undoubtedly it's going to help and be fun either way, so why not? Saving this to the essentials playlist in case I ever forget again. :) it's lovely to see you doing longer vids!

[@DanAbsalonson]

Great video man. Negative space can really help me stop thinking about what I’m drawing and see the shapes I need to draw to help with accurate proportions and stuff, but to think about it compositionally is a really great tip! Thank you for another great video.

[@MsBlacklightBlue]

Well, it IS science and math, but it's also art. Science and Math aren’t rules (though they are sometimes mistakenly described that way). They're just tools to help us describe and understand the world around us. There are SO many variables that influence what we like and don't like! You are absolutely right that we need to keep trying different things and experimenting to find what makes our art special and fun! ❤

[@casualmoose]

this helped a whole lot! like your gouache and watercolor tutorial shorts, you have a great way of breaking down a style or technique so that it makes more sense without making it technical or intimidating to follow along. with the longer videos, it’s really great that you can explain your processes and influences more. thanks so much!

[@ssavaart]

Awesome, thank you!

[@AmyMckenna2009]

These longer videos are so much more informative and are really helpful! Thanks Scott! I do like the shorts as well because they are good to watch if I’m stuck and need a quick solution!

[@katiemetzler5612]

Thank you! Explained so wonderfully

[@EntityArts23232]

Amazing video Scott thank you!!!❤

[@braydenlee9136]

Thank you Scott! This helps so much!

[@BloodFox49]

Aaaaa I love thisss!!! Thank you Scott!! You’re such an incredibly kind person, and your explanations are very friendly for this fellow autistic persons brain ☺️ You’re like KZbin’s friendly art uncle 🎨

[@farhamabbasi2325]

i learned so much from your short videos now im learning even more in your long videos.

[@melissaaldosari8024]

You explain these ideas so well! It makes it so easy to understand! Thank you!

[@ssavaart]

I'm so glad!

[@beesknees.crochet]

I want you to know that I share your videos with my HS art class all the time! Love your channel Scott!

[@ssavaart]

Oh. I am so honored

[@sodasunnnyshine2482]

That is fascinating!! I actually did go to art school, but I really don’t think that was covered nearly as well as you just explained it! Can’t wait to play with my negative spaces more. Loving the more in depth videos!

[@daijishinomori9161]

Love this! I've never really studied up on art, so this is a refreshing concept for me. It's gonna help me rethink the composition of my stuff in the future. Thank you! ^_^

[@prexytheartist]

This is an eye opener! You've discussed it in a more practical way than when my professor discussed this at 1st year 😅. I needto actually work on this to enhance my composition, thanks!

[@FancifulFantasies]

Not only do these videos teach me about art it also gives me motivation to do art and makes me excited about it! ❤

[@Bee1zebug]

Thank you for this wonderful video, I've always had trouble with background and I never really thought to do borders like this. Your art is absolutely gorgeous, thank you for sharing it with us

[@SagacityLost]

That was very helpful! Thank you!!

[@dorothykern8537]

Wow!!! Amazing art lesson with real examples. This was better than any art class I have taken.

[@darell4204]

I really loved the thumbnail with the long hair !!

[@DazzlingAction]

The one thing nobody ever talks about enough like perspective :)

[@veviokso]

HOLY CRAP, thank you so much Scott. No other video I've ever watched explained negative space so simply and intuitively as you have, THANK YOU!! 🙏

[@ssavaart]

You're very welcome!

[@egonspengler2963]

I LOVE your long videos , they help me a lot , thank you!

[@s_e_r.]

Wow. What a great way of explaining!

[@dicepoolparty3620]

These longer videos are fantastic. Inspiring and informative. Please keep up the great work. Being an artist with no formal training, I constantly look forward to building on my education from Professor Sava.

[@MANGLORIOUS]

The algorithim is truly doing you dirty by not promoting your longer videos, they’re a gem

[@drawninthefog]

This is the best explanation of negative space I've seen. Thank you

[@RMX-ART]

This actually helps me a lot because I've been struggling with this lately

[@baby-blackkk1420]

these longer videos are super helpful :DD i never really understood negative space but this made it make a lot more sense so thank you :)))

[@jiminkumar533]

That was such a wonderful tip sir! I learn a lot from you!!

[@ChantelleArts]

This is brilliant, such an important lesson to learn ☺☺☺

[@bukey1114]

I love your videos! Can you make a peice of art with ONLY Hatches and Cross hatches? It is my favorite!

[@jasmine3705]

Wow this is a very helpful video!! Thank you so much for all these ideas 🙌

[@leilavalerie8814]

I'm finding these longer videos super helpful! Thanks so much Scott :D

[@dianlachance6414]

This video was really helpful ty!

[@sjiva7061]

This is fascinating! Never thought of it in this way. Thank you for sharing this!

[@Kayler-0]

I always find youre Videos and shorts to be very teaching. (Im secretly Stealing youre way of drawing hair because i love youre style)

[@ninalykkegaard4987]

You are trone of the tre person who has instpired me the most🥰😀🤛🏻

[@akshattiwari9621]

Love the video it really helps

[@Think-see]

Thank you for fleshing out this concept ❤

[@luciahoneybee]

Awesome! Another wonderful explanation of something that, as a non-artist in the graphic department, I had no idea existed but that is sure to blow my mind and keep me thinking about it for days 🤩 Also, as a theater actress, I am super interested in all things space and how I can use it to improve my craft. I can't wait to see how I can put this into action on scence! ❤

[@benjaminnozedar]

hi scott, im a huge fan and doing GCSE art at my school. i love ur art and have been watching ur videos since 2021 and u have inspired me to become better. anyway, i hpe you have a nice day ; )

[@ssavaart]

Thank you so much! ♥

[@jelliemish]

This is fascinating!

[@rafaelatakami8019]

These longer videos have been really helpful! Thanks for sharing so much useful knowledge with us, Scott! ☺️

[@hunter_does_art]

Just wanted to drop by and say that I am really liking the longer videos. Shorts are great at grabbing my attention, but these bite sized 5 minute videos are perfect for when I need a breather and wanna relax and learn about art!

[@DanilsonCarvalho]

I really love how this explanation is framed. It's half-explanation, half-exploration, and we get so many details in your thought process over the course of it that it feels like this is stuff we could easily notice and implement ourselves. It's a workshop, not a lecture, where the master isn't telling you what to do or avoid, but just showing you some interesting spots and asking what you could do with that, all Socratic style. And in the end, it feels like the brain just taught itself, which makes it much easier to remember next time! Love your stuff, Scott, you're the best!

[@dillemaaaa23]

This was so helpful! Thank you Scott!

[@tammyparker2960]

Thank you for this video. I struggle sooO0oOoo much with the background of my drawings. They always look like they are floating 😂

[@elkawade2536]

Dear Scott- thank you so much for showing all of your processes of creating art. It helps so many aspiring artists, myself included. Just thank you. 🙏🏼

[@Astro-uq2ls]

Hello Scott! I've been subscribed for a few months now. All of your drawings always inspire me! I'm trying watercolor too, and I absolutely adore your watercolor drawings :)). I've never knew about what "Negative Space" was in art, but now I know. I guess it's something to cover up those bland background parts, and that's gonna help me make may art way more unique to look at. Thank you for the information Scott :DDD!

[@ssavaart]

Wonderful!

[@jasminelambert3753]

One of my art teachers talked a lot about the importance of negative space between objects/subjects when you’re working with multiple objects/subjects as well. The amount of negative space between subjects and the shape of it can really change a piece as well. Like that reference where the person is holding the scroll. That’s a really interesting use of negative space because of the angle of the scroll compared to the person. Changing where subjects/objects are in relation to each other can really change the feel of the piece

[@Artmusemaruti]

I genuinely needed these longer videos, they’re helping me way more than I thought they would🤧thankyou so much really💖

[@Knisspel]

I think this is a really great startingpoint for people trying out negative space. When i first learned about it, it was in similar forms as those logos, so i associated it with smart "visual puns", not a general tool in Art. This feels like a way more freeing approach.

[@kishannegi4608]

Danggg... That's a really nice thumbnail!

[@ssavaart]

Is it? I've been trying to make better ones

[@Marbreys_Art]

Never paid a lot of attention to negative space. This video might've changed it.

[@ima.ekenes]

I have only learned about negative space in the context of photography, and thought of it as big parts of the image with "nothing". Either for a sense of scale (eg small bird in a blue sky), sense of movement (eg a lot of space behind a running person), for composition (eg placing the object in the golden ratio on the background), or for the purpose of having space for words (like a title cover for a magazine). I love your take on it, thinking of negative space as shapes that can add interest!

[@C052-ip9zs]

These longer videos are crazy good! how was your day tho?

[@ssavaart]

Thanks. Busy. But good

[@C052-ip9zs]

Everything is good as long as it isn't bad - my grandma lol@@ssavaart

[@febblepebble]

thank you so much for this video! I have been taught so many times what positive and negative space is but never how to utilise in your artwork. This makes so much more sense now and I'm definitely going to keep this in mind going forward

[@dragonmaiden8020]

Thank you for being so cool and friendly in your vids, watching that has helped me recover from artistic burnout.

[@Belole]

Lately, I've been really enjoying your content. Your lives, shorts, and long form videos help me a lot. Thank you for being our art wizard Scott ❤

[@JustACatOnAToilet]

I got my dragon and centaur poster in the mail yesterday! ❤ 😊

[@ssavaart]

Yay!

[@happygoatsheep6919]

Very helpful!

[@Blyat67676]

I love these videos!!! The way you explain it makes it so easy and fun to understand, I struggle a lot to understand these kind of useful techniques to improve my art, but every time I watch your videos I instantly get it!!! Thank you so much for making these art tutorials, you are so nice 🥺

[@AdventureCJ]

I now add this to my list of favorite artists with my favorite bits of art. Top 1 Now I feel the urge to practice free drawing

[@Doveghost]

Im so glad i decided to check out your longer videos, this is really helpful!

[@h9__]

I love your videos :) Thanks Scott I truly appreciate you!

[@Annikaaa654]

This was super helpful! I never had a very good understanding of how to use negative space effectively, but after watching this video I have so many ideas on how to improve my artwork! Thank you so much!

[@barbelmeier741]

Love these explanation! Thank you ❤😊

[@09codenameaegg_prrpl_10]

All of your videos make me really happy & You inspire me a Lot to work to improve & enjoy My art more. Thank You :)

[@IswearItouchgrass.-J]

this really helped me understand the concept of negative space, I used to be a bit confused but now I understand it, or *at least* the basics, thanks scott! (oh and btw, I love the longer (and short) content btw! looking forward to watch them all!)

[@DanHatcher-u1q]

This will definitely make my art more interesting. Thanks Scott.

[@jenniferg2890]

Wow. Thank you for this. I’ve never thought of this before. 🙌🏻

[@aprilbattern8248]

This is so helpful! I had no idea this is a thing. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@ObviouslyFonky]

I recently made a painting that just didn't work out as I hoped and I couldn't figure why. I think you just gave me the key to improve it! Thank you!

[@milsiccca6402]

This is so helpful actually, thank you so much Scott!❤

[@AlphaDaArtist]

2:10 and 3:33 are really great ways to make negative space. I should give that a go sometime. Great video!

[@RedJohnston1]

I really like the last thumbnail you did i loved the awesome hair, ive been trying to make the kind of hair you do, but its really difficult to make it flowy like you do. Have you made a longer video on hair yet?

[@ssavaart]

Not yet. On my to do list

[@RedJohnston1]

Looking forward to it!!

[@Kitcat821]

Another awesome video, thank you!

[@alalessia]

I never thought about the negative space while drawing, though I had heard the theory before. This was wonderfully simple yet thorough. Thank you :)

[@crylemite]

I was inspired by another of your video to draw something every day. The way you showcased negative space (especially the one with the black dress and the last one with the flowing hair) makes me want to draw with negative space for tomorrow's drawing

[@jayman1462]

i love watching these videos. i rarely do art. they're just that entertaining, i guess.

[@gordon.sarratt]

negative space is super important no matter what type of art you’re doing! one of the most important aspects of graffiti writing is negative space, and it’s about as far removed from portraits like Scott does as you can get!

[@alonachiong666]

I didn't realize I could change the boarder like this. I just put them in a box and call it a day ❤ you open my eyes I will apply this in my art quickly

[@a.shyperz9033]

I love these longer videos. Please can you make a tutorial on figure and anatomy. Thank youu!

[@safaiaryu12]

This was so interesting and informative! 😮 Thank you!!!

[@novelle.27]

I love this! I never actually knew what negative space referred to before but this makes me think a lot.

[@shannong2635]

THANK YOU!! You helped me see what I wasn't.

[@jjrocker1235]

Dude! The figures you draw are so good for practice. Where did you find the photos in this video?

[@ssavaart]

www.ssavaart.com/photo-reference

[@Doodle_mechanic_]

❤this video was very interesting and helpful. Thanks sir

[@inali_illustrates9142]

Question: is negative and positive space relative? For example, if something is in the foreground, there may nit be blank space on the canvas, but within the foreground there is space with nothing there

[@ssavaart]

Good question