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Hi Al
I only put in 3 choices so as not to muddy the waters. Any one of the three can be partially correct, but only partially. I know that. as do you.
I think that a 4th choice could be "fusion", as this is how I view it, because it's based on my experience as a student of miniature landscape.
In years past, I've worked with 2 masters that I think were the premier teachers at the time, Melba Tucker and Tom Yamamoto. For those that don't know, Tom was a teacher at the Kawamoto Saikei school in Tokyo. Tom and I were close enough at the time for him to ask me to be his assistant at a demo when he saw me in the audience.
I've done saikei demos and workshops at the club level in years past, and conducted a saikei workshop at a GSBF convention in San Jose several years ago. None of this is intended to blow my horn, but just to establish that I've had some experience. However, having said that, at my age, I tend to do my own thing, for better or worse. And, I recognize that sometimes it doesn't work, but it's a learning tool.
Regarding Highway 152 and the Pacheco Pass, a most impressive drive. This is for sure where I decided that boxwood bonsai should use the quercus agrifolia as the model.
I'm happy that you recognize my indebtedness to this area, and other Northern California areas with oaks. Certainly among the worlds great trees.

Mike

22-Jul-2005	#4
mike_p bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,966	Hi Al I only put in 3 choices so as not to muddy the waters. Any one of the three can be partially correct, but only partially. I know that. as do you. I think that a 4th choice could be "fusion", as this is how I view it, because it's based on my experience as a student of miniature landscape. In years past, I've worked with 2 masters that I think were the premier teachers at the time, Melba Tucker and Tom Yamamoto. For those that don't know, Tom was a teacher at the Kawamoto Saikei school in Tokyo. Tom and I were close enough at the time for him to ask me to be his assistant at a demo when he saw me in the audience. I've done saikei demos and workshops at the club level in years past, and conducted a saikei workshop at a GSBF convention in San Jose several years ago. None of this is intended to blow my horn, but just to establish that I've had some experience. However, having said that, at my age, I tend to do my own thing, for better or worse. And, I recognize that sometimes it doesn't work, but it's a learning tool. Regarding Highway 152 and the Pacheco Pass, a most impressive drive. This is for sure where I decided that boxwood bonsai should use the quercus agrifolia as the model. I'm happy that you recognize my indebtedness to this area, and other Northern California areas with oaks. Certainly among the worlds great trees. Mike __________________ Nature is perfect. Man's attempts to improve nature, Are imperfect. MP@BBB Studio There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way Gautama Buddha