Negative space, in art, is the space around and between the subject of an image. Negative space may be most evident when the space around a subject, not the subject itself, forms an interesting or artistically relevant shape, and such space occasionally is used to artistic effect as the "real" subject of an image.
Make sure you have demonstrated both Negative Space and Positive Space in your sketchbook.
Assignment:
Negative Space - Paper Cut Out
Create a Negative Space artwork by cutting out shapes from a square or rectangle.
Often a simple solid color, like the black paper cut designs, work well.