Quote: Negative Spaces Require The Same Degree Of Attention

"Usually it takes years of training to convince students, in the way experienced artists are convinced, that the negative spaces, bounded by the format, require the same degree of attention and care that the positive forms require. Beginning students generally lavish all their attention on the objects, persons, or forms in their drawings, and then sort of 'fill in the background.' It may be hard to believe at this moment, but if care and attention are lavished on the negative spaces, the forms will take care of themselves."

Betty Edwards