Simplifying Complex Forms 003

Above: A simplified pan from "Much Ado About Nutting." (1953)

-The "cloud method" is another way Maurice used to simplify tree shapes. He taught, "You can get a lot of  ideas for tree shapes and tree groupings by simply looking at clouds." 

Below: A few of Maurice's layouts from "Wild Over You" (1953) that have been broken down into simple shapes.

Supplement to page 97 of "The Noble Approach."