Originals Paper Art

THE DEFINITION OF "WHITE SPACE"

2012-01-30T08:21:00.000-08:00

I use white space a lot in my designs and often find myself explaining this odd use of space to my clients. So today I decided to share with everybody. This is the definition of white space according to WIKIPEDIA:

In page layout, illustration and sculpture, white space is often referred to as negative space. It is that portion of a page left unmarked: the space between graphics, margins, gutters, space between columns, space between lines of type or figures and objects drawn or depicted. The term arises from graphic design practice, where printing processes generally use white paper.

White space should not be considered merely 'blank' space — it is an important element of design which enables the objects in it to exist at all, the balance between positive (or non-white) and the use of negative spaces is key to aesthetic composition.

When space is at a premium, such as some types of magazine, newspaper, and yellow pages advertising, white space is limited in order to get as much vital information on to the page as possible. A page crammed full of text or graphics with very little white space runs the risk of appearing busy, cluttered, and is typically difficult to read. Some designs compensate for this problem through the careful use of typeface.

Judicious use of white space can give a page a classic, elegant, or rich appearance. For example, upscale brands often use ad layouts with little text and a lot of white space. Inexpert use of white space can make a page appear incomplete.

For publication designers, white space is very important. Publications can be printed on a various of amount of different papers, those of which can have different colors, textures, etc. In these cases, white space is used for good presentation and showcasing the different stocks used.

The use of white space in a wedding invitation.

FOR THE LOVE OF PAPER: The next time you're looking at an invitation ensemble, a magazine layout or an advertisement, see if you spot any white space in the design. It's actually pretty fun!

TO FIND OR TO DESIGN?

2012-01-27T07:21:00.000-08:00

Custom Wedding Invitations Those three words often scare brides off because they associate custom with expensive. However, I've been told by many brides through the years they were pleasantly surprised with the estimate. So have no fear, send me a message and I'll be happy to provide you with an estimate.

You see, the thing is, you could spend hours and hours, days and days, weeks and weeks trying to "find" an invitation that "fits" you and your stationery needs. OR you could hire a designer and spend that same time on an invitation "design" that truly "defines" you and your stationery needs. It's that easy.

One more thing. Just because you don't see "something" on my website, doesn't mean it can't be done, it simple means it hasn't been done YET! I can and will try to create anything you envision–really! Design challenges feed my need to create beautiful and functional invitations!

This invitation is thee definition of all things fall. Love, love, love the paper colors!

THE ART OF ENVELOPE ADDRESSING

2012-01-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

"You found the wedding invitation of your dreams and are faced with the decision of how to address the envelopes. We have the perfect workshop for you! Please join us for an intimate calligraphy lesson combined with etiquette tips and template tricks for extraordinary envelopes. You will leave with an envelope addressing packet to ensure you have what's needed when it comes time to address your own envelopes."

I'll be teaching this fun workshop at PAPER SOURCE Bellevue on Saturday, February 25th from 11:00-1:00. If you are interested in learning calligraphy or addressing your own wedding envelopes, don't delay... sign up today, we're anticipating a full class. Why not grab your best friend and make it a day!?

Create beautiful envelopes, personal thank yous and original artwork.

FRESH INK!

2012-01-21T07:57:00.000-08:00

That's what we call a project that's done and ready to ship. Here you'll see the latest and {absolutely} greatest designer invitations and hand written calligraphy that'll leave you coming back for more. Welcome to the new Originals Paper Art blogsite! Be sure to bookmark this page and visit often.