Interplay of Light and Shadow

Date Palm Branch and Tulips

Delightful Date Palm

The sculptural quality of the date palm is the focus of this arrangement. 

In my first trial, I combine two tulips only with the date palm in a triangular vase. Madame von Siebenthal told me that this arrangement will be more powerful if it is put above the eye level to be viewed from below.

Ikebana arrangements look entirely different depending on how they are viewed.

In the second trial, I have added more tulips and three curved leaves to give more depth and interest to the arrangement.

Waiting for Cherry Blossoms

Cherry Branches and Tulips
Moribana Arrangement without kenzan

I am quite impatient to see these wonderful cherry branches blossom in my living room. In a few days, there will be a fire of sakura to enjoy.

This is a moribana arrangement without kenzan which is a new experience I welcome.

Arrangement without kenzan
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