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Join Date: Mar-2004
Location: Huntersville, NC (near Charlotte)
Country: USA
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Originally Posted by Vonsgardens
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I wouldn't call the 1500 ficus styled. It is a very nice piece of material that with work could be a very nice bonsai, as it is now- potensai.
I didn't add the little "well if's' and innuendo that you did. Get over it. Most of the folks I know who are buying high end stock (even if styled to some rudimentary fashion prior to sale) have a plan to do the real hard work, the fine detail work, even if they pay an artist to do it for them.
Think about it, when you go and look at a fine tree- do you think- man that is a really fine tree, unbelieveable work. Or do you think- I wonder if they did all of the work themselves- if they didn't, the tree doesn't mean as much. If that is the case- (and I think it is at some level) think of the poor shmucks who take care of the royal collections in Japan, or god forbid- the fine trees in the national collection- anyone who cares for those trees could never be considered an artist..........
John
(think about the poor sap that has to redesign Goshin to keep it vibrant and healthy- nothing they do could be considered real bonsai art.)
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Vongardens,
The same ficus was described as winning an award in the '80's. Surely that has to make it "styled" material here in 2005.
But this juniper is in the infant stages. The initial styling will be critical to how it improves over time. Arnie made an excellent virtual, Crabs submitted an excellent sketch, and Will's "chop" shows promise for a bonsai with a wide crown characteristic. As a matter of fact, ALL the virtuals/sketches were testimony to how many good ways the owner could proceed. That's why I, personally, love the T.O.D. thread.
As far as the "poor sap" who has to continuously "re-design" Goshin; I have NO pity for that person....just envy. That would be a dream come true to me, and I might remove .005% of the foliage if I had the chance!!! It would be an honor just to touch it.
Take care,
John
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