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Once you've set up your subject matter, begin by taking a close look at the shapes made
by the negative space. Remember you're going to draw the negative shapes made by the spaces
around the object, rather than draw the positive shapes. Take a moment to allow the negative
shapes to come into focus, and the positive shapes to recede.
Take a sharp pencil (HB is fine), and carefully begin to draw a shape - starting at the edge
of the viewfinder or page is usually the easiest way to work. In this exercise, in contrast
with the other exercises this week, you are working carefully and accurately. Really concentrate
on the shapes revealed around the subject matter. As you work, feel able to measure
(in an informal way) where the shapes lie in relation to each other.
Build up your drawing carefully and slowly - you'll probably need about 10 to 15 minutes
to work on this - depending on your subject matter.
Once you've finished your drawing, let your sight switch back to seeing the positive shapes...