Basic Design II
"At Home With Flowers"

Op Art Designs     What to Bring to class         

 

 

 Bring a background.   The size is up to you, but a standard foam tri-fold display board is 36" x 48". They are easy to find at office supply stores and inexpensive. The choice of backboards is up to you.

Underlay  This is optional, but a design often looks better when there is a table covering, or foundation for the design that is not dominant but matches the background in formality, texture and color. It holds the whole design together without being an element in itself.  It should be the width of your backboard and about 18" wide.

These two things, the backboard and the underlay, define the space in which you will build your design.

Plant material should be bold in size and color to provide a resting place for the eye.  No fussy foliage here because we are seeking a counterpoint to the Op Art background.  If you choose to include foliage, and you don't have to, it should be big and solid.  Less is more.  Make a statement, not a bouquet.

Think out of the vase!  You may use a vase, but you may also think about using a structure, perhaps something you build, or some interesting item that you can repurpose as a foundation for your design.  You may be thinking, "If I don't use a vase, how am I going to keep my stems in water?"  You can use water tubes, or pincups, or you may want to consider using dried plant material instead of fresh. (HINT: Dried plant material can be spray painted!)  How about plastic pudding cups with floral foam?   Prescription containers, spray painted and attached to a structure? Open your mind to strange, new ideas.

tools:  pruners, waterproof floral tape

Go to this link to see other student designs.

Principles of Design


Balance
Rhythm
Dominance
Contrast
Proportion
Scale

Elements of Design
Line
Color
Light
Texture
Pattern
Form
Size
Space

 

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