The Zen-Images Ikebana Blog

Cyber Scum

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:56:00 +0000

We've been absent for many months now. But the lack of new postings has nothing to do with a lack of new creations by Baiko. Please check out her gallery on ArtBreak for all of her latest works. No, we stopped posting because of image theft. Yes, we found out that Zen-Images Ikebana pictures have been stolen. That's right: used without permission and sometimes for commercial purposes. Shame on you thieves....you are the scum of cyberspace.

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:55:00 +0000

This is the 4th work in our Lotus series

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:48:00 +0000

This is the 3rd work in our Lotus series

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:09:00 +0000

This is 2nd work in our Lotus series

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:18:00 +0000

This is the 1st work in our Lotus series

Scrap iron plough part, dried lotus leaf, wild flowers

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:14:00 +0000

Scrap metal, drift wood, oleander, wild flowers

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:11:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:38:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:36:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:30:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:25:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:20:00 +0000

50 Best Blogs for Zen-Like Living

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:23:00 +0000

We've just been informed that our blog has been included on a list of the 50 Best Blogs for Zen-Like Living.

"Whether you are a Zen Buddhist or just want to lead a Zen life, these 50 spiritual and simplifying blogs and community web sites will point you down the path of enlightenment."

Many thanks to Suzane Smith and her colleagues of the MRI Technician Schools who compiled the list for the MRI Tech's Health Blog.

New Works

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:23:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:22:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:19:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Mon, 04 May 2009 06:45:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:59:00 +0000

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info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:02:00 +0000

Ikebana-120

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:18:00 +0000

Clematis, tulips, pine bark, champagne bottle.

Nature's Sculpture

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:12:00 +0000

We live in the foothills of the Alps and are constantly discovering the most expressive rocks. They are aptly called "Nature's sculpture." This one reminds us of an antique bust. The smooth monstera leaf contrasts with the rugged stone while mimosa and anemones add just the right touch of color.

Ikebana-119

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:36:00 +0000

via Artbreak - Share and sell art online

The Last Camellia?

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:46:00 +0000

This is quite possibly the last work this year featuring the exotic camellia. Blossoms are literally dropping off the shrub as spring temperatures continue to rise. In this Ikebana, a dried lotus leaf provides a stark contrast to the delicate pink blossom and buds.

Spring Fever

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:28:00 +0000

Clematis blossoms compliment this work structured with curling agaves anchored in a glass vase. We are finally enjoying a bit of Spring weather here in the South of France.

The Embrace

info@zen-images.com (Baiko and JW) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:27:00 +0000

It's always amazing what one can do with old vines found during a walk in the forest. Of course, there is considerable manipulation of the material before it expresses what you want. The founder of the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Sofu Teshigahara, said, "Capturing nature means making nature into something of your own....one takes a piece of nature and adds something that was not there. This is what creation in Ikebana means."