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VII. Building the Design
A. Establish height by placing the tallest line upright (1 apex) over point where
stems emerge from container. All additional lines are cut shorter than the main line.
B. Establish breadth. 2nd and 3rd lines are placed horizontally directly opposite each other on either
side of holding device.
C. Establish boundaries by placing additional lines within the area formed and slightly to the back and front.
D. Balance
1. Must be actually and visually stable
a. top to bottom
b. side to side
c. front to back
2. Achieved by
a. radiating lines from focal area
b. compact effect at focal area
c. larger, darker or brighter flowers in focal area at lower part of design
d. smaller and lighted flowers toward top and outer edges.
E. Rhythm
1. created through a planned pattern of movement
2. colors, forms and sizes are integrated, not spotty
3. color placed in linear pattern with gradual transition will help eye movement
4. repetition of color, form or texture
5. place some flowers in profile and use different stages of bloom
6. taper material gradually from top to bottom
F. Lines - extend some lines slightly downward over rim of container. Place others to lead eye up, back and through design.
G. Leave some space - air at airiness. Concave spaces are needed for light and shadow to keep arrangement from looking too flat.
Full but not compact.
H. Outer boundary follows contour of chosen geometric shape
I. Contrast provided through combination of several varieties of plant materials.
Variety should be in size, form and texture, as well as color.
J. Obtain dominance through use of more of one type of form, texture, pattern or color.
K. Size should fit area where it is to be placed.
L. Focal Area/Center of Interest
1. adds stability and unity
2. a grouping of flowers or foliage near
front of rim of container
3. avoid a bull's eye effect that interrupts rhythm
4. easily achieved through use of flowers that are larger and/or
brighter than others in design.
M. Depth is important. Some lines should extend in front of the rim of
the container. Plant material should lead the eye back and through the design. Depth or lack of it can affect balance. |
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