Red Floral

Red Floral

Elements of Basic Floral Design

 Line, form, texture and color are the four basic elements in any floral arrangement.

1.       Line creates the line of movement for the eye to follow when looking at a flower arrangement.  Lines in floral design are not necessarily straight or uninterrupted.  Lines may be: vertical, horizontal, s-curve, zigzag, or diagonal.  An s-curve design may need to be wired to allow the flower stems to maintain a lazy s.  In the zigzag the flowers radiate back and forth from the center line of the arrangement with the flowers getting smaller as you near the top.  The diagonal lines radiate out from the vertical and horizontal lines at 45 degree angles.

2.       Form may be one sided or all the way around in floral design.  The three basic forms are circle, square and triangle.  The square is not often used in floral design because it lacks movement in its shape.  The circle is used more often as it is found in nature and has a pleasing movement.  The crescent is a section of the circle that lends grace and beauty to an arrangement.  The oval is another variation of the circle which can be used in floral designing. However, the most often used form in flower arranging is the triangle.  The triangle can be used in a symmetrical fashion or to add more interest to a design it may be asymmetrical. 

3.       Texture includes the physical and visual feel of the components comprising your flower arrangement.  Texture is often used to create gender appeal in a design.  Hard, rough, woodsy textures are popular for men, while women may prefer softer, airier textures.  Texture is important in creating interest, but be careful not to overdo it and disturb the unity of the design. 

4.       Color may be the most important element in floral design.  Humans respond to the colors around us in a variety of ways.  Soothing greens and blues can make us happy and relaxed, while bright yellows and reds can excite and stir up emotions.  Color is light and we need light with which to see color.  When we see all the colors reflected on an object we see white and when an object absorbs all the colors we see black.  Being familiar with the color wheel will help you as you coordinate color harmonies for that perfect eye pleasing design.                     

About the Author

Author Ellen Skiles was twelve years experience in the floral industry including three years in a greenhouse, four years designing in a shop, and seven years as head designer and manager of a second flower shop. She provides content for www.arrangefreshflowers.com.

What make-up would look best with a red floral prom dress?

here's the picture: http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/XelfizzleX/juniorpromdressbmp.jpg?t=1271794325

i have dirty blonde hair and kinda pale skin..
i heard smokey eyes look great with red dresses, but mine is kinda floral and stuff so i was wondering if i could wear smokey eyes with it?

thanks!!

- lauren <3

you can do a more subtle smokey eye using a taupe(mac satin taupe eyeshadow is really nice) use that color in the crease.
before applying satin taupe you can use a base color for all over the lid and the inner corners of your eyes to really open them up(mac shroom eyeshadow is nice or if u want more of a shimmery look their vanilla pigment is good)

for blush id go with nars deep throat http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2170657341_bb22907142.jpg or for a budget friendly color then jane makes one called blushing petal both go great with that dress

lastly for lips in that dress really try out revlon super lustrous lip gloss in the color cherries in the glow! u can try it at ur local cvs/walgreens/longs/rite aid and if u dont like it u can always just return it! its not too pricey and would look GREAT with that dress.

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