Orchids and Ikebana

I have been growing orchids for 15+ years now. In 2008, I took my first lesson in Sogetsu Ikebana. For me, growing orchids and creating Ikebana arrangements are my meditation. I created this blog to share my pictures and ideas with you. It is like my JOURNAL and helps me keep track of my progress.

Friday, June 26, 2009

Freestyle: Massed expression

I created this mass on mass ikebana and initially used a tight loop of willow twigs, but my teacher said, "Loosen it! Loosen it!" ...

Still Blooming!

1. Cat. Name unknown 2. Paph. delenatii " Long Life" 3. Orchids 1, 2 & 3 are still blooming! The phalaenopsis and lady's ...

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Basic Upright Style Nageire (Reversed)

Ikebana design, form, and layout fall into two basic categories based on the containers: moribana, or shallow basin form, and Nageire, a ta...

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Slanting Style Moribana Variation #2

Shin and Soe are placed wildly apart in the front. Peony bud Hikae at the back, the other pink and white peony buds are neatly fill the spac...

Sunday, June 21, 2009

orchids: March to June

This one got first place in the phalaenopsis group in May's B.C.O.S. meeting. [Bucks County Orchid Society]. In May's meeting I also...

Saturday, June 20, 2009

curved and straight lines

The first picture is from way back in March when daffodils were in bloom. This past May I picked a beautiful peony from my garden. I wanted ...

one or two?

Assignment : curve line I first tried using two mums, but my teacher said to use only one. What do you think? Usually in ikebana less is mo...

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