Basic Design II   "At Home With Flowers"

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WHAT TO BRING   Materials are basic to this design to give it a structural impact. Consider: Glass blocks Plant material joined together Wooden forms to create geometric spaces Geometric iron or metal shapes Plant material like bamboo, or equisetum (horsetail) Seek out plant material that itself has a geometric quality.

click to see larger image This design was created by Fay Brassie for a flower show in Macon, GA.

Principles of Design
Balance
Rhythm
Dominance
Contrast
Proportion
Scale

Elements of Design
Line
Color
Light
Texture
Pattern
Form
Size
Space

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