Flower Arranging : Page 11

A thorough understanding of the principles of the art will force a studentto finally make decisions based on her own thought and expression, and ifshe knows why she has so expressed herself, then she is already well on theway to becoming an artist with flowers.

And what a satisfying aim this is. An aim that will lead us to the greaterbeautification of our gardens, homes, flower shows, shops, restaurants,schools and clubs. Everywhere it is an aim within the scope of all, forflowers are in abundance in our gardens, shops and countryside and, as anartist with flowers, just think of the marvelous palette that is at our disposal.The seasons are for ever changing, and if we open our eyes we can see ingrowing material every size, shape and colour we could wish for. Differenttextures are ready made for us in foliage and other plant material. High-lights and depths are there for our choosing and drama is supplied by thesilhouette of bare branches or dried seed heads.