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Grower of potted sticks
Join Date: Dec-2005
Location: NewMexico
Country: USA
Posts: 307
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Fine. If we’re not artists and we’re not hobbyists and we’re not just growers or collectors, where does that leave us and how does it justify the way we treat those who just buy their bonsai – the collectors? I don’t think we can have it both ways. My considered opinion is that the term “artist” is just too scary for most of us. It suggests a standard that we’re not comfortable representing. After all, Nick Lenz, Walter Pall, Patrizia Cappellaro, Kevin Willson, Salvatore Liporace, Shinji Suzuki,… these ladies and gentlemen are artists. Are we really members of their fraternity?
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I couldn't have said it better!  Most of us are too modest or self-concious to call ouselves something as seemingly pretentious ,or egotistical as an "artist",in the same way,as someone who plays music,or does world class woodworking in thier garage,but has never sought out attention. |