I believe it’s the negative space that creates movement and ultimately becomes the initial focal point even if the design is full of beautiful blooms that should be the rightful focal point. Negative space is mostly important at the extremities of the shape itself. As far as flowers, my favorites are tulips because you can manipulate their stems should you need to.Ĭan you talk about the role of negative space in the crescent shape? Where is the focal point? For instance, early in the spring itea, forsythia, spirea, and plum are great foliage that sometimes all you have to do is study and turn its natural curve to create that upward arch of the crescent shape. I can’t stay that I have a go-to variety to begin when designing this shape I look for an organic that possesses this shape naturally. I love to use foraged branches as much as possible. What are your favorite types of stems/branches to use to create the curves in this classic shape? Chaucer the English Setter, TJ’s pup at Blue Jasmine, approves. I think mostly what I love about it is that, for me, it’s a very engaging and romantic shape inviting the viewer to look more closely, and maybe even spark their imagination (it does for me anyway). I also love the challenge of achieving the shape in different vessel styles, whether round, oblong, or even square. I think it challenges me both technically and creatively. Whether you’re setting it with your branches or blooms, sometimes you have to get pretty innovative with your product if it’s not naturally curving the way you want. I love that it’s a shape all around me in nature not obvious, you have to look for it. Would it sound crazy if I said I love the challenge? That’s definitely one of the things I love about designing this shape. I see it on the woodland floor in ferns and fallen branches while I’m walking my dog. I see it in the gentle downward curve of a redbud as it begins to leaf out after flowering and the weight of those heart-shaped leaves pull the branch down in a gentle curve toward the earth. TJ McGrath: I see the crescent shape in nature all the time. Flower magazine: When we wrote to ask you to do a Q&A about crescent arrangements, you responded that the shape is one of your favorites.
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