Basic Design II            "At Home With Flowers"

PARALLEL    class notes, page 1             See pdf version to print

A Parallel Design is a Creative Design in which three or more groupings are placed in a strong parallel manner (no crossing lines).

Principles of Design
Balance
Rhythm
Dominance
Contrast
Proportion
Scale

Elements of Design
Line
Color
Light
Texture
Pattern
Form
Size
Space

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Parallel direction may be vertical, horizontal, or on a diagonal, according to schedule or at discretion of exhibitor, within allotted space. Schedule may specify type/s of plant materials and other components, except in a class eligible for a Designer's Choice Award.


Betty Cahoon's blue ribbon winner shows how 3 groupings are tied by a common base.

All plant material need not be the same.

 Design MUST appear to be one unit.  Design may be organized with or without a container.  If more than one container, they must be combined so as to appear as one unit.

Units may be of one plant material, a combination, or each unit may be made up of different materials.

An open space or void between each grouping is vital to success.

A connective/s may be used at base of groupings to unify design.

This style differs from a Spatial Thrust Design in which space between the parallel lines creates the thrust. Also, a Spatial Thrust Design MAY only have TWO groupings, whereas a Parallel Design requires THREE or more.

 

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