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for flower lovers
FLORAL DESIGN ELEMENT
FORM
Form is the 3
dimensional shape of a piece of plant material or
a design as a whole. Forms can be round, and are
called points. Forms that are long and thin are
called spikes. Have a contrast of forms in a design but
having too many varieties of form can become
clutter.
Why bother?
A design with all
spikes or all rounds or or any of the types of form is very boring, and it is the
interplay through a design between forms that makes
it interesting.
When you select your plant material for a design be aware that you need this contrast. If you like the look of a bunch of little daisies and want to use them in an arrangement ,think about another form that you need to make a contrast to them. They are rounds, so you need perhaps spikes.When you place your rounds, put them in so their "faces" face in different directions, so the eye moves from one to the other
When you select your plant material for a design be aware that you need this contrast. If you like the look of a bunch of little daisies and want to use them in an arrangement ,think about another form that you need to make a contrast to them. They are rounds, so you need perhaps spikes.When you place your rounds, put them in so their "faces" face in different directions, so the eye moves from one to the other
Points and Spikes
Strong contrast of two bold forms, one round, the other lineal is very modern and chic.
a variation
Same technique, a different designer 12,000 miles away! It works with 4 different bold forrms!
and another example
Using smaller round forms such as the Roses and Sunflowers still gives a great contrast of form with the cut palm fronds.
same form two colours
Linear forms such as the Spathes and New Zealand Flax need the Gerberas to add interest and contrast.
Volumetric forms
Calla Lilies are volumetric forms providing a third possibility if you are looking for a contrast of forms.
points are dominant
Round forms are usually dominant unless strong colour is used elsewhere. Round is seen by the eye first as with these giant King Proteas.
same colour, different forms
Contrasting forms when you are using the tints, tones and shades of the same colour makes an arrangement far more successful.
pattern with form
Using the same form in a line creates a pattern. Give it more power by varying the size as part of the pattern.
vary the colour
If you don't want to vary the size when using the same form in a pattern, vary the colour and texture of the forms to add more interest.
Change the form
Make a linear form such as a long leaf or palm into something more interesting by manipulating it. Plait, weave, roll, curl, endless possibilities!
Work through 6 lessons which discover the secrets behind 6 design principles and you will be at the top of your game.
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