Positive and Negative Space

Positive and Negative Space: Positive space is the space that is occupied by the subject, whereas negative is the space that is not your subject. 

Here is in this example of positive and negative space it appears to be a butterfly (positive space), but if you look in the negative space (black portion) you can identify 2 figures that are giving a “thumbs up” to one another with there other hand right above them. Understanding the concept of positive and negative really makes you step back and think of whether or not you are looking at the positive or negative space, or if it is present or if you can either correctly identify it.