For whatever psychological reasons, sets of three are easy to remember and beautiful to see. Whether you’re creating or decorating, the simple number 3 is full of potential.
1. Size comparisons, especially with food.
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2. A version of elementary school multiple choice questions
- “Which shape is different?”
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3. Sets of three objects with no apparent relation besides beauty.
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4. The ever useful ellipsis.
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5. Stuff you find on the beach
- or backyard, or parking lot…
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6. Add a key.
It will be profound.
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7. Identical seasonal objects
- such as clovers, hearts and of course: pumpkins.
AmeliaKayPhotography
November 3, 2011 12:31 pm
Thank you for including my work with all these beautiful images.
November 3, 2011 1:08 pm
I agree with you on the number three. When I was painting my piece above (with the key) I happened to have those three objects in a tiny pouch. If it had been four I don’t think the painting would have worked. Thanks for including me in this great post!
November 3, 2011 4:26 pm
Paper, rock, scissors…
November 3, 2011 4:32 pm
Now i know why i tend to use set of 3 in my work
wonderful post, see some of my Etsy favorites here
thank you so much Stephanie for the feature
you have a wonderful website, love the clean design
and the way you present the topics. I