It's all about light, texture, color, shape and balance!
Filled with inspiring images of unconventional flower arrangements, this
new book by Japanese Ikebana master Yuji Ueno shows you how to use light
and position as well as color, shape and texture--of both flowers and
vessel--to make inexpensive floral arrangements that convey a Zen sense
of simplicity, calm and balance.
Ueno's arrangements are informal, but authentic and true to the original
wabi-sabi spirit of Ikebana practiced by Zen Buddhist masters of the
art. In this book you'll receive:
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Tips on how to select flowers and foliage, choose a vessel to
harmonize with the available light in and design of your spaces, and
more
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Inspiration to utilize the beauty of a flower's many stages, the
imperfections of leaves and branches, and the design potential in old
and unusual vases
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A sense of connectedness to the seasons of the year and how to
translate that into seasonal arrangements using found and foraged
foliage
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An appreciation for simple and imperfect components and a slow,
mindful approach to arranging your flowers
Ueno's unique approach makes it clear that you don't need special
training, expensive equipment or store-bought flowers to create
beautiful arrangements. All you need is an open mind, a sense of
awareness--and a good set of clippers--to create Ikebana that are truly
unique, expressive and uplifting.
The Zen art of flower arranging is now accessible to everyone!
