Ikebana series #3
This piece of art was created by using textured acrylic paint, with live flower arrangements in the background.
This is the second article about an Ikebana series which was started with Ikebana series #1 .
As explained previously, “Ikebana” is a Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement.
The most important fact in this art is that there are no rules.
In Japan, Ikebana is being well received in various age groups from young to old people and enjoyed by many generations at the same time. There is a reason that this art still exists in our modern day world even though it has been introduced for over hundreds of years.
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More Paintings
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Cherry blossoms
CHERRY BLOSSOMS It was a site to see a singular cherry blossom. The rich pink petals danced in the gentle wind, creating a delicate scene. The cool spring air kept the blossoms from wilting and gave them their signature scent. The trees were planted long ago to commemorate an old man’s passing and the birth of another, solidifying the eternal…
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Bromeliad ocean view from Maui
It is usually thought to be a houseplant, but it caught my eye in the midst of tropical flowers such as orchids and other colorful Hawaiian flowers! It was so lush and full that it looked like an exotic flower itself. I could imagine this to be an interior plant in a Japanese-style room, which makes it even more attractive!
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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…
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Diamond point
This piece of art was inspired by the Boro (Japanese peasant handcraft) technique called Diamond point. It was conceived during the early 20th century and it is made from a single strand of iron wire. The palms on the beach or in the snow create a color gradient which can be reproduced using this technique. Although it sounds easy to…