Fifty Principles of Sogetsu #44

45. from the 50 Principles of Sogetsu: The list of Principles can be viewed I the Sogetsu books 1&2 or textbook #5.

Without a kenzan

This is one of my favourite themes for several reasons, why I am not so sure. Possibly because I like the challenge or the light almost levitating effort it creates.

Native flowers

Native flowers are often strong and architectural in form so one needs to arrange to compliment to flowers

Small but not miniature.

There is a subtle difference between miniature and small – do you know the difference?

Focusing on Water and pattern.

Experiment with water and take the time to notice the surface tension and the science behind ‘meniscus levels’.