Basic Slanting Left (Kado/Kalapa Ikebana Style)

Basic Slanting Style Moribana - 7

Don't you love these anemones? So vibrant.
I took them to work and put them in a simple bud vase. It brought new life to my office.
I was also fond of the sense of movement in this arrangement.

Basic Upright Style Nageire (Reversed) - 6

The first nageire that I was actually proud of -- although I still don't really know what I'm doing!

Also, don't you love the black pussywillow?

Basic Upright Style Nageire 5

To be honest, both of these seem very "confused" to me -- I wouldn't try to emulate them.

Sogetsu - Basic Upright Style Nageire 4

Although Nageire is known as "thrown in" style, it is actually about achieving a delicate balance.
It is also VERY difficult. I find moribana much easier, as do most students.

Sogetsu - Basic Upright Style Reversed - 3

Sogetsu - Basic Upright Style Moribana 2 - Cont.

Basic Upright 2 Moribana

Basic Upright 2 Moribana

Playing Around with Tulips at Home - Freestyle