Positive Space

 

This, a most iconic graphic, was my introduction to negative space. It took me a few blinks until I saw the faces. Wait, maybe it was the vase. I can’t remember because now I see both.

This, while not iconic, is such a common piece of negative space. The thoughts at the top? Bring it! The white space that follows?  Negative? Hmm. It’s all in how you look at it. 

Sure, some would jump to thoughts of writer’s block.
Me? I leap to the possibilities. Is it a blanket of snow? Sun-drenched sand on a beach? The next gen of  whitewash from Tom Sawyer?
Or, is it the opportunity to craft my favorite piece of writing yet? Yes, yes, yes, yes.
And yes, I’m positive.

Jody Feldman, award-winning author of The Gollywhopper Games series and The Seventh Level needs to remember that some of her characters won't necessarily be that positive. It makes for a boring read!