This design was certainly a challenge today as we had complete choice over design/style and materials,but gave me great satisfaction in completing. I have learnt a valuable lesson in how use control and restraint when accessorising a single flower. The technique of layering a variety of materials up the stem of the Lily proved to be a difficult concept for me initially. The flower either became dominated by adornments or looked sparse and unbalanced, both actual balance and visual were affected greatly. However, after a few scrawled sketches, I took a more architectural/ sculptural approach to the design. By limiting myself to a monochromatic colour scheme, save for the hint of red Hypericum berries and two types of material - aluminum wire and textural ribbon, the overall design came together in a form of sweeping shapes, weaving into one another, and the task less daunting. The finished design varied greatly from the initial sketches due to my curiosity with playing with the materials, offering them up against each other. My motivation stayed the same throughout the practical - I wanted to create something classical and blissfully simple to look at. . . . . Less is More.
I feel a great improvement in my practical work since my 1st year of training. During construction of a design, I have now found that analysing my work in accordance with the principles and elements of design has become second nature. I feel I can justify material/ colour choices more confidently through a growing confidence of knowledge about colour harmonies and the 12 'golden rules of floristry'. Texture and Rhythm feature heavily in all of my designs because they are very adaptable features and often the easiest way to create an impact, (especially when working to a tight budget).
Harmony Line
Balance Form
Scale Space
Proportion Colour
Dominance Texture
Contrast
Rhythm
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