Known as an Ikebana vase, Martha's separated container is inspired by the Japanese art of flower arranging. This flower-arranging style prioritized minimalism, asymmetry and harmony.

Flowers are an especially appealing option because they bring life to your space, and there's a way to really make the most out of flowers as kitchen decor.

Janae Sargent/Capital Press Mirai Bonsai garden, nursery and workshop takes traditional bonsai techniques to focus on a style that references American landscape. Mirai Bonsai nursery, workshop and ...

Nendo’s user-friendly alternative to the traditional botanical art form promises to share the beauty of bonsai with a broader audience.

Kilmer held such fascination for this creation in his art of the written word. Laudenslager artfully translates his own fascination into interpretive sculpture of bonsai-inspired vases.

After all, bonsai plants can live a century or more. The combination of individual creativity and traditional rules is a bit hard for me to grasp as a newbie.

While traditional bonsai trees are often created from species like pine or juniper, modern artists use a wide range of tree types, including tropical and subtropical varieties.

Artistic expression While traditional bonsai styles like formal upright, informal upright, and cascade provide a framework, bonsai artists are encouraged to express their creativity and individuality.

The tiny trees used in the Japanese art of bonsai may live for centuries, but the ancient traditions that produce them are being given a modern twist by female artist Kaori Yamada.

Inspired by the Dutch tradition of Delft blue pottery that imitated Chinese porcelain, Patrick Bergsma incorporates handcrafted bonsai trees into his exploding works.

His first interactions with the traditional Japanese trees piqued his interest, especially how bonsai enthusiasts manicured and clipped leaves like they were “living sculptures,” Wikle said.