revenge try!

I wanted to find out the successful use of this one green material that i don't know the name of.
I used the same one in "sogetsu new year exhibition" arrangement, but the result was pretty bad...
My sogetsu sensei's suggestion was to mix with fluffy thing like babies breath and use modern style container.
I see... much better.
but it's a tough one to work with.

leaf study

This arrangement was my study with leaf materials.
My sensei and classmates loved what I did for aspidistras (in 'line mix' arrangement), so i decided to farther develop the technique.
Ripping or curling a leaf is a technique we often use in ikebana.
It is really interesting how one flat leaf can be developed into an intricated curled design.
It also fun to discover the interesting space created among the ripped part of the leaves.

line mix

This time, the challenge was by mixing mainly line materials (like pussy willow, agapanthus, iris, and quince)and somehow creating the balance in the arrangement.
I made one iris tilted down on purpose to create the drama, otherwise, it would've been ordinary look. Is it successful?

> pussy willow nageire

>I love to use a french pussy willow.
This material is so easy to bend (tameru) and create any kind of shape you like.
Depending on how to use these lines, you can create a dramatic statement or soft whimsical rhythm. It if fun to explore the possibilities.

wedding table arrangement

3 different pieces connected with horsetails

Happy 2009!!

A Happy New Year everyone!