Modern Tropical Design

 

This design uses beargrass that I weaved in and out of copper wire covering the oasis and the dish. Then I added more unusual blooms including anthurium, gloriosa and craspedia. The contrasting shapes, colours and textures create a really aesthetically pleasing design. 

  

Anthurium is an interesting book that contains images of various styles of arrangements in a range of styles and colours. All of the designs in the book include the flower anthurium, below are some images of the different designs. 

Pim Van Den Akker (2011). Anthurium:Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo B.V.

Pim Van Den Akker (2011). Anthurium: Uitgeverij Terra Lannoo B.V.

Planning the design: 

Sketch of final design

As the materials used for this design were real statement flowers, it was essential that the placement of them was correct, to ensure maximum impact. I tried to create a staggered line with the Anthurium adding height to the design, then added the gloriosa creating a second line through the design. Finally using the craspedia to dot through the arrangement. 

The final design came together well and there was enough negative space to truly appreciate the different blooms. I feel that more bear grass could have been added to completely cover the tray, also adding more of an impact where it flares out of the bottom of the flowers.