<p>Negative painting (or the use of negative space in a painting) helps painters master shape and color concepts, which are key to accurately representing realistic imagery and design-based abstracts. Brimming with new exercises that feature negative painting, you'll use florals and nature motifs to explore a simplified approach to the key concepts of design and color. You will enjoy re-creating the painting projects and will learn how to pare down some of the complicated terms they'll encounter when learning about design and color. You will gain a clearer understanding of negative painting, design and color, and will be able to apply them confidently to your own artwork.</p>