Elements with Enid: Pattern

A repeated combination of one or more elements (line, form, color, texture, space) in the composition. Patterns create a sense of rhythm and visual interest that appeals to viewers. Patterns may be obvious, such as repetitions of leaves, petals or stem lines, or less so, such as:

• The silhouette of a flower or an arrangement as observed against its background, including solids and spaces.

Studying Enid’s “money tree” designs across handbag styles and eras, students discovered how pattern can also convey a sense of humor, help an artist wink slyly at her viewer without being obvious.