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 stems were used as the basis for this study, but they could also be substituted with any materials such as straws or skewers that can be bent into curved shapes.
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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.
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.
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…
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…
