Notan Inspired Square Art Project

The Notan square is a great way to learn about balance in artwork, as well as contrast. All you need is some black and white paper, scissors, and glue. Notan is a combination of lights and darks, especially used in Japanese art.
Tips
-make sure the black square is 1/4 of the size of your white square (or half the width)
-If you want to fit all the pieces you cut out on the paper, make sure to not cut past the center of your black square
- cut solid shapes
Homework ideas
- make your own Japanese inspired Notan Square.
- try cutting shapes out that aren't solid and see what happens
- glue two pieces of paper that are different colors together, then the reflected pieces will be a different color.
This lesson was made by McCall for Mr Otter Studio

[@b.bailey8244]

I like how you turned that one shape the other way to make the composition more balanced and interesting! great tutorial.

[@woodywood1951]

I discovered this Notan years ago...
But after years, I forgot to use it
Thanks to remind me of this art!

[@ShahanoorMamun]

.... And so creative art!
Lovely 😊

[@artgeometrix6346]

This is such a great idea. Interesting effect.

[@MrOtterArtStudio]

Thank you! 😊

[@stephv1202]

cool! i never knew the name for this type of contrast. looking forward to trying it. thank you!

[@MrOtterArtStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@KhushiCraftZone]

Mind blowing...

[@margohill3149]

Fun! Thank you!

[@MrOtterArtStudio]

You bet!