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for flower lovers
FLORAL DESIGN ELEMENT
LINE
Line gives life
and movement to a floral design. It leads the eye along a definite
path in the flower arrangement. It can be slow or swift, gentle or exciting. Line
direction determines the emotional impact. Thin spike like
material gives a swift dramatic line. Gently curving material
gives elegance of line. Broad material suggests slow
movement.
Horizontal lines are usually restful but diagonal lines suggest tension, stimulation or irritation. Lines are interpretive - they may be continuous or broken.
Recognized lines in traditional English design styles are Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal. Hogarth and Crescent.
Horizontal lines are usually restful but diagonal lines suggest tension, stimulation or irritation. Lines are interpretive - they may be continuous or broken.
Recognized lines in traditional English design styles are Vertical, Horizontal, Diagonal. Hogarth and Crescent.
Why bother?
The directions in
which lines flow in any design strongly influence the balance
and the overall rhythm - two of the most important aspects of
good design.
A pathway
Line is a long
narrow row of things following a path in the same
direction. Make a line with a narrow single piece of plant material such as vine, or a number of
flowers or leaves.
a series of dots
Line is the most
common element used to produce a feeling of movement from one
point to another and when repeated, gives a strong impression
of rhythm
Line is 3D
Because line is three dimensional, use your plant
material to create a 3D design, so your design's back is not
flat and you have a 360 degree .
Diagonal Line
A diagonal line cutting through a vertical line design creates tension
Horizonal lines
Horizontal line arrangements can be mounted above a container or without any container.
more horizontal lines
They have a strong movement or direction from side to side created by the linear plant material.
an eye path
Making a line of round flowers acts as an eyepath leading the viewer smoothly up through an arrangement.
radial line
All lines radiating from one point in a floral design creates a successful pattern.
group the lines
Master florist, Daniel Ost uses myriad vertical lines to create a spectacular floral ceiling in his book Innovations 2 .
lines go around
Lines can chase each other to form a strong textural effect with a winding technique or a collar of focal points.
Work through 6 lessons to discover 6 design elements including line and you will be at the top of your game.
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