Monday, December 30, 2013

Sogetsu Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangements at Descanso Gardens Part I & Unicorn WIP

On one of my visits to Descanso Gardens, they had a show of Sogetsu Ikebana.  It is a Japanese art of flower arranging.  The emphasis is on expressing the spirit of the moment.  I found the arrangements beautiful and compelling.  These pieces were contributed by the group Yokou.  Here are some of my favorites.  I especially liked the pieces with birds of paradise in them, but there were so many wonderful pieces!  This is part I of II.  Edit: Part II is here.








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Here is a work in progress view of my unicorn painting inspired by a photograph by Shawn Parker.  I am getting close to finishing it.  I need to paint the mane and then I feel the horn could be lighter, but that depends on how it looks once I've painted in the mane.

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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2013 at 1:20:00 PM PST

    such inspiration, floral and your art!

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  2. Abby / LindaDecember 30, 2013 at 2:19:00 PM PST

    Ah . . . Descanso Gardens! I have spent many a happy hour there in years past! Actually had one of my first dates there with my hubby! Anyway, lovely flower art! Thanks for sharing it and bringing back memories!

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  3. ChristineDecember 30, 2013 at 4:08:00 PM PST

    love the ikebana style! And your unicorn's coming along so nicely.

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  4. Magic Love CrowDecember 30, 2013 at 6:52:00 PM PST

    First of all, your unicorn is so beautiful!! A+++ The flower arrangements are amazing! Wow! Happy New Year ;o)

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  5. Lisabella RussoDecember 31, 2013 at 3:28:00 PM PST

    Thanks so much Laurie, Abby / Linda, Christine, and Stacy!

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