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I. Practical qualities
A.. Long life, durability
B. Generally inexpensive
C. Desirable when flowers are scarce
D. Greatest amount of plant material available is foliage
II. Developing the design
A. Plan to show off the beauty of
the foliage and branches
B. Key is the contrast of form, color and texture
C. Follow the same principals and elements of design you used for flowers
D. Can be tailored to suit traditional or modern decor depending on selection of materials and container.
III. Form, Color and Texture
A. Shapes are spiky, round, irregular, pendulant, etc.
Leaf detail - venation, variegation, etc. are important design features and give additional
dimension for contrast. Branches twist, curve, etc. Some foliage cascades, some grows upright, some radiates.
It can be bold, delicate, curving, graceful, needled, etc.
B. Colors are varied
The success of foliage design depends upon the selection of hues, shades and tints. The principles of color harmony should prevail. Take advantage
of the subtle differences and use them to create highlights and shadows.
All foliage designs should have some light and dark values to add interest. Dark leaves can be recessed and lighter ones brought
to the front to create planes and to pull the eye back into the design, creating an illusion of depth. As a rule, darker or brighter leaves
are placed toward the base of the design to stabilize it. Light colored leaves in the upper part help prevent top heaviness.
Lighter leaves also
can go to the outer edges of the design.
Gradations from dark to pale move the eye through the design and toward the center, establishing rhythm.
C. Foliage can be found in almost any texture - smooth to rough. Select foliage
to harmonize with the texture of the container.
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Foliage Design Containers
Physical Properties of Color
HUE the specific name of a color
VALUE the lightness or darkness of a color
a) A tint is a light value, resulting from adding white to a hue.
b) A shade is a dark value, resulting from adding black to a hue.
INTENSITY the brightness or dullness of a
color
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