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Ron,

I don't think the rules can apply equally because the material varies greatly in its ability to produce the result.

Hardest to easiest (based on material compatibility):

Real bonsai
Fake bonsai
Painting

Now based on TALENT, the gaps narrow but:

Real bonsai (hardest)
Painting
Fake bonsai (easiest)

Real bonsai has to be maintained and kept alive. Always something that separates from other art forms. Paintings require great skill, but little aftercare other than common sense. Fake bonsai are sometimes very nicely done, which implies some skill, but usually made of materials that will still be around long after our great, great, grandchildren.

All are art forms though.

Ron, stay inside. It's pretty close to Hades temperatures outside here, I would bet Lucifer himself is looking for ice cream in Summerville.

John

15-Jun-2005	#2
John Dixon Air Assault All The Way. Join Date: Mar-2004 Location: Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte) Country: USA USDA Zone: 7-8 AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 1,731	Ron, I don't think the rules can apply equally because the material varies greatly in its ability to produce the result. Hardest to easiest (based on material compatibility): Real bonsai Fake bonsai Painting Now based on TALENT, the gaps narrow but: Real bonsai (hardest) Painting Fake bonsai (easiest) Real bonsai has to be maintained and kept alive. Always something that separates from other art forms. Paintings require great skill, but little aftercare other than common sense. Fake bonsai are sometimes very nicely done, which implies some skill, but usually made of materials that will still be around long after our great, great, grandchildren. All are art forms though. Ron, stay inside. It's pretty close to Hades temperatures outside here, I would bet Lucifer himself is looking for ice cream in Summerville. John __________________ John Dixon Si vis pacem parabellum Stay off the trails of others, that's where the booby-traps are.