Akaka falls
The art is called Ikebana and is an art form (yōga) practised mainly in Japan, whose purpose is to bring about a mood of sober meditation through the arrangement of flowers. The term ikebana derives from the words ikeru (生) and hana (花), meaning “live flowers”.
Ikebana was created in the late 13th century by Chinese priest Dōyū, who came to Japan from China with a statue of the Buddha and several sutras. He is said to have been moved to create ikebana after seeing the shape of a certain plant on his ship, which he kept with him ever since.
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Ikebana series #1
Ikebana series #1: The flower painting contest held by the St. Lobelia’s school of Ikebana is what brought these two together for the first time, Ranma with her fragrance and Ukyo with her artistry. Now, they are asked to hold ikebana exhibits at a carnival, where they will be competing against each other once again! Both of them would like…
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Oregon coast
Trying to cover the Oregon coast is like trying to catch the tide with your hands, very challenging. It’s impossible for one person to touch on all of the amazing sightseeing locations on this picturesque strip of habitable land running up the Pacific Ocean. The painting of the “Joe and I” with the title Oregon coast is a culmination of…
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Ti leaf ocean
The art is made of Ti leafThe size is 15x20cm oil on canvas price is one og the most beautiful paintings in my ikebana series. I like Ti leaf very much. it is humble, neat and strong beauty. I am using Ti leaf for Ikebana that I make into pottery or frame with handmade paper or frame of wooden frame.…
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Ikebana series #2
This ikebana was made from a single white gerbera. It is a relatively simple ikebana, but the long stem and the linear flowers give it a great volume not to mention how beautifully it’s detailed leaves show off against the backdrop of nature behind my window! It makes for a very elegant yet lush-feeling display. It has an almost 3D…