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76 Rodeo, CA.#1
with its rolling hills and majestic oaks, looking south toward the Pacific Ocean. As you can see from the series title, “Ikebana”, this piece is modeled after a traditional Japanese flower arrangement using a California native plant called Oso Easy as my focal point. Using a variety of Nihon-ga (Japanese style) painting tools, I’ll show you how this was made.…
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76 Rodeo, CA.#2
The painting 76 Rodeo, CA. #2 was done after the work done in April 2010 when I visited an area about 30 miles east of Los Angeles that is known for its oil wells and industry along the freeway. The landscape is filled with hard edges and surrounded by a lot of pollution. When I was working on the oil…
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Akaka falls, Hawaii
The beautiful Akaka Falls State Park in Hilo, Hawaii is home to a 400-foot cascade of water that flows over the edge of the Kolekole Stream into an idyllic blue pool at its base. The name Akaka in Hawaiian roughly translates to “rippling water” which is exactly what the stream does here as it flows over the edge of the…
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Bryce canyon, Utah
A deep canyon in Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. This is the second picture of the Ikebana series I did with my girlfriend. The last one you can see here . She had this idea of taking selfies while pretending to be dead for some time now and I thought it would be cool to recreate that idea with some…
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Coastal mist
There are two possible reasons why Misaki has chosen to paint flowers in oil painting format for this piece. One is that the artist wanted to portray the beauty of nature by using images related to flowers, while adding a slightly abstract feel to the pieces. Another reason is that by using flowers and plants, she was making reference to…
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Colorado landscape
It is made of rugged mountains and endless prairies. It is a wonderland that is often associated with cowboys, wagon trains, outlaws, gunslingers and the old west. However Colorado was not always this way. Millions of years ago it was covered by an ancient sea which yielded prehistoric life forms as fossils. This same sea also laid down huge beds…
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Forest lake
In front of a ruined temple, girls from the art club were putting together an ikebana. The plants they used were those that grew on their school’s campus – Japanese pampas grass and wild roses. In this world where modern civilization has been destroyed, these flowers represent an oasis of beauty. Just looking at them, I could feel my concerns…
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Indian canyon #1, Palm Springs, CA.
In the early 1960s, art dealer Tita Kaye gave a solo exhibition of paintings by Agnes Martin to poet and publisher George Whitman. In addition to the show, she invited Whitman to visit her Palm Springs home, known as “Indian Canyon,” where–over glasses of wine–she suggested that he consider publishing a book by David McIntosh. Whitman readily agreed, and in…
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Kahalu beach, Hawaii
A bright afternoon beach seen is dipicted in this digital print. A print in lush tones of blue and green provide the viewer with a respective Hawiian experience. This work would bring color to any inviting space within your home or office
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Lake tahoe kings grade
Lake tahoe kings grade is a worthwhile spot to visit. It has a peaceful atmosphere and it’s surrounded by gorgeous nature. If you’ve decided to take the long road from Fresno to lake tahoe, then this place is worth visiting. At first I was just going there for taking pictures of flowers but I got fascinated by this place. It’s…
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Lake tahoe moonrise
Lake Tahoe is the highest lake in USA. It’s quiet deep and blue color gives off an air of mystery. The lake contains 39 species of fish, most introduced either by accident or as gamefish; only the critically endangered Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki henshawi) is native to the lake, many of the other native fish having become extinct. Water…
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Lake Tahoe peaceful boat
LAKE TAHOE SERIGRAPH A rainbow of color jettisoned from the peaks of the Tahoe skyline. This work of art provides the viewer with the calm stillness of a lake, while pastel colors dance along the skyline. Such a work convey to the view that color sets a mood that can inspire.
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Lake Tahoe red sky
It is surprising to see a red sky. This thick fog was rolling in from the side of the lake, giving this area a very dark look. It looked like it could rain any minute but then suddenly the sky lit up with color. The piece of art that I captured was beautiful and yet strange. It looked like a…
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Lake Tahoe red sky #5
This work was inspired by the architecture of Japanese architect Tadao Ando. I have become a huge fan of his works after watching “A Vision of Japanese Gardens” and I would like to thank Mr.Ando for his wonderful creations which will guide my future designs as well.
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Lake tahoe solo
This photo was taken on my solo art trip to lake tahoe for winter break. It rained the entire time which made everything extra beautiful. This is a photo of “Pine, Bamboo and Plum.” I liked how all the lines seem to meet at one point creating this perfect vortex.
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Magic sands beach, Hawaii
The painting I greatly love is a very beautiful version of the landscape scenery that spreads out from around White Sand Beach. In addition, this painting is easy to understand and it certainly has a sense of speed. In particular, I would like to introduce two paintings from among these pictures. Each has an atmosphere distinctly different from each other…
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Marine life
Marine life always fascinated me, especially deep-sea creatures. When I was asked to design a new costume for Kirishima Ranpha, our resident little sister with a big brother complex who often plays the role of heroine in various adventures, I knew instantly that she had to become some sort of mysterious sea creature. And what creature is more mysterious than…
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Maui scape triptych
The theme is still very much oriented towards environmentalism and lets us take a look into this beautiful island that I call home. This is probably my most ambitious piece to date as far as time, materials and locations incorporated. I have to say that the effort was well worth it considering the final result. It all started by collecting…
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Maui scape triptych
This is the second article in a series I plan to do on the art of Lyle Ritz. Ikebana #2 is one of my favorites. The triptych format seems only possible by mounting each panel on separate stretchers that are attached to each other. I think that the triptych format is very effective for this piece, It gives you a…
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Mauna Kea Beach
The painting is based on a picture taken at Mauna Kea Beach Park, Hawaii. There’s a hut there called the Pukalani Superette. It sells sandwiches and ice cream, but also surfboards for rent and other beach-related equipment. The adjacent parking lot is a popular place for photographs because it has a view of the white sand beach, the blue ocean,…
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Napa valley noon
The painting’s light comes from the right side of center, so I block in the shadow on the left with a dark red. I start adding shadows to the background since it’s growing dark. The painting is done for today. I’ll work on highlights tomorrow. It’s already past noon by this time, but I’m still working away The hot air…
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Nevada highway
The painting shows the smooth Nevada highway overlooking the sunset from the side. The scene was painted on the spot where there is a pullout area. The desert sands and a cooling breeze is shown with a cloudy evening sky in this painting.
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No. Cal. Coastal Paradise
The painting is part of the second series made by Yoshimi Mise in Fukuoka, but it also seems to incorporate some elements from her earliest works. This period saw a flourishing of the Fauvism movement started by Matisse, to which Mise was exposed through Kondō Yoshijirō (近藤義次郎), an art dealer who was also her stepfather. The painting is done in…
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Northen CA. Coast
The painting depicts a Northern California Coast scene with a sailboat in the foreground and a pier in the background. The time of day is close to sunset according to the artist, who wanted to capture a moment when both warm and cool colors are present together at that time of day. The work was completed on location while traveling…
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Ocean study – Keahou surf
I used a Keahou surfboard 7 feet 5 inches long. A Keahou is a very tough, yet light and extremely buoyant board that was made in the 1950’s. It has a pronounced nose and tail, with a rounded bottom contour. Keahous were popular for a lot of things, but most notably for ikebana flower arrangement. They were used to hold…
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Palm beach diptych
A collection of artworks by Xu Bing Ikebana, besides the beauty of form and colour, is an art form that also conveys profound meaning through its forms and colours. The spirit of Ikebana comes from Buddhist churches in Japan, where it was created along with Zen Buddhism. It has evolved into a unique Japanese style that has been passed down…
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Sacramento river #1
The Sacramento river is majestic. The river’s size is rather impressive. In normal times, it can accommodate several large ships at once. And of course, the main feature of the Sacramento river is the water. As you would expect, since it flows downstreams of numerous mountains, there are many good fishing points. This time I’ve only made a portrait photo…
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Sacramento river #2
Sacramento river is a part of the Sacramento river watershed, which covers an area measuring 9,556 square kilometers in Northern California. It is 530km in length and runs from the Sierra Nevada range to its mouth at San Francisco Bay. As a life source for millions of people it’s been dubbed “the American Nile”. In the past it was one…
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Seashell diptych
Tranquilized by the pleasant sound of waves I watch swaying sea grass The extreme beauty that can be seen when one has lost sight of the ordinary is known as ikebana. To me, just having a seashell is quite ordinary in itself, but I wanted to document the story behind my bridal adornment. Only in that way I think it…
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Seashell quartet
Quartet is a work with four different seashells, all of which are in the shape of a hemisphere. Depending on the angle from which they’re viewed, each has a subtly different appearance. A unique feature about this artwork is that it can be viewed from three angles: front and right- and left-facing views. Each seashell has a different structure, color,…
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Squaw valley
This work is influenced by Japanese art and culture, as well as nature. Japanese paintings have been my main influence for this work, but lately I have been studying the dark tones of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings, which have also influenced me in this work. Ikebana means “the way of flowers”. It refers to Japanese art forms that aesthetically arrange…
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Stairway to light
This painting brings out the true beauty of nature, a flower arrangement that can be seen as a stairway to heaven. This type of flower arrangement is called “Kengai”, which means “hanging” in Japanese, and consists of hanging flowers from vines or branches.
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Waterpainting
This picture should be called “Ikebana-zakura” (ikebana cherry blossoms) instead of Ikebana series. The picture itself is a demonstration at the Ikebana show in Hiroshima, Japan , and this was painted by a man named Kojiro Yoshida, a master artist belonging to one of the most prestigious Haiku group in Japan. Ikebana is a traditional form of Japanese flower arrangement.…
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Wave study
The term “wave” is used to describe a form of movement rather than the shape itself. It refers to something that curves in and out. There are several types of waves, but this study focuses on one specific wave called “sine wave”. The basis for this study was created using only three flower stems and two pieces of wire. The…
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