Tangle-Inspired Botanicals by Sharla R. Hicks

Author:Sharla R. Hicks
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Published: 2017-03-14T04:00:00+00:00

Efflorescence, Les Bassacs, Luberon Valley, France

Introduction

The More is More Factor: Natural Textures and Patterns in Nature Offer Inspiration

Nothing—absolutely nothing—equals the magical power of textured and expressive line and pattern enhancements to take a piece to the next level. You have heard “less is more.” In tangling the opposite is often true: More can be more. Nature dresses her botanicals and foliage in teeny tiny accents of dots, pollen, buds, seedpods, spikes, and thorns. You can do the same! If a tangle feels like it is missing something, the addition of repeating enhancements will lend a special touch of contrast and balance that only simple accents and teeny tiny forms can bring.

This chapter will explore the alchemy of enhancements to clean up “less than perfect” line, while adding a juxtaposition of finery, contrast, and balance. Often shade and shadow are the final touches of finesse.

Watch for exercises under each enhancement for ideas on how to turn a lackluster work into something better with magical enhancements. Take notes in your journal to synergistically tap into logical intuition by fusing the verbal language with the enhancer’s transformative power to add nature’s jewels to your design.

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