Posts Tagged ‘Bonsai Styling’
 
 
 
Editorials
 
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A Theory of Style

When I first wrote this post I wanted it to serve as a sort of transition between the raw mechanics of bonsai and the artistic aspects. Many of the disciplines we may call art are actually a blend of science and art. I use cook...
 
 
Progressions
 
Carpinus orientalis
Carpinus orientalis
Carpinus orientalis

 
Bonsai Critiques
 
INTERNATIONAL BONSAI ACADEMY with Walter Pall – Episode XI – Dilemmas, small things big difference
INTERNATIONAL BONSAI ACADEMY with Walter Pall – Episode XI – Dilemmas, small things big difference
INTERNATIONAL BONSAI ACADEMY with Walter Pall – Episode XI – Dilemmas, small things big difference
 
Wiring
 
(the final result after about 20+ hours or wiring… I go slow and just enjoy the process)
(the final result after about 20+ hours or wiring… I go slow and just enjoy the process)
(the final result after about 20+ hours or wiring… I go slow and just enjoy the process)

The Taming of the Hornbeam

Creating that essence of age that we strive for in deciduous material is a combination of several tasks over the course of many years. In the early years it is important to impose interesting movement into trunks or sub-trunks ...

 
Pruning, Trimming, and Pinching
 
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bonsai_-_juniper_-_wacholder_-_juniperus_chinensis_-_redesign_-_Part_II
bonsai_-_juniper_-_wacholder_-_juniperus_chinensis_-_redesign_-_Part_II
 
 
Pruning, Trimming, and Pinching
 
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bonsai_-_juniper_-_wacholder_-_juniperus_chinensis_-_redesign
bonsai_-_juniper_-_wacholder_-_juniperus_chinensis_-_redesign

 
Galleries
 
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Bonsai-PPB-Jakarta-Less-Is-More-Budi-Sulistyo
Bonsai-PPB-Jakarta-Less-Is-More-Budi-Sulistyo
 
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Picture 1
Picture 1

Mediocre Bonsai Tree Rescued From Obscurity

Graham Potter demonstrated how to turn a very ordinary little nursery juniper into an inspiring bonsai tree in just a few hours. Double the value of a mediocre bonsai using simple techniques and a little imagination.

 
Bonsai Collecting
 
Graham Potter demonstrates techniques useful for the creation of deciduous bonsai from yamadori.
Graham Potter demonstrates techniques useful for the creation of deciduous bonsai from yamadori.
Graham Potter demonstrates techniques useful for the creation of deciduous bonsai from yamadori.
 
 
Galleries
 
Walter Pall - Tree critique (Pinus mugo)_1289443577881
Walter Pall - Tree critique (Pinus mugo)_1289443577881
Walter Pall - Tree critique (Pinus mugo)_1289443577881

 
Demonstrations
 
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Bonsai From A Skip_1289350343324
Bonsai From A Skip_1289350343324

Bonsai From A Skip – Graham Potter

Graham Potter demonstrates how to create bonsai from a tree that was discarded. Simple techniques to turn trash into bonsai trees.
 
Galleries
 
This virtual simulation shows the goal to aim for. It depicts an old tree in nature that has gone through the transformation process and has reached the post-mature stage; yet, it looks beautiful artistically…
This virtual simulation shows the goal to aim for. It depicts an old tree in nature that has gone through the transformation process and has reached the post-mature stage; yet, it looks beautiful artistically…
This virtual simulation shows the goal to aim for. It depicts an old tree in nature that has gone through the transformation process and has reached the post-mature stage; yet, it looks beautiful artistically…

Transformation in Bonsai

The following article is an excerpt from Robert Steven’s new book, “Mission of Transformation.” We are very proud to offer our readers a glimpse into this wonderful follow up to Robert’s first book, R...

 
Galleries
 
Celitc chinensis
Celitc chinensis
Celitc chinensis

Finding the Tree Within

Co-authored by Will Heath There comes a time in the design of every bonsai where the artist must decide on a path to follow, a path that will bring out the full artistic potential of the tree, while using only what it offers, c...
 
Styles and Styling
 
This Pemphis flows in dramatic line; we can feel the initial vigorous stroke, follow by the sensual twist and finished by the delicate release.
This Pemphis flows in dramatic line; we can feel the initial vigorous stroke, follow by the sensual twist and finished by the delicate release.
This Pemphis flows in dramatic line; we can feel the initial vigorous stroke, follow by the sensual twist and finished by the delicate release.

Literati Style (Bunjin)

I do not agree when someone says ‘if we cannot make a good bonsai from a poor material, at least we can make literati‘. To create good literati bonsai, one needs to understand the philosophy, the aesthetic knowledge...