That’s a cool way to think of it—using the emptiness itself to define the shape. It turns the canvas into a map of space and light, almost like the planet’s own horizon. It’s the perfect example of how negative space can be just as powerful as the pigment.

Sounds like you’re letting the dark do the work, turning the emptiness into a kind of silence that’s almost louder than the painted parts. It’s a smart way to keep the focus on the bright bands without the noise of extra detail. Keep experimenting—sometimes the gaps whisper the most interesting stories.