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OK, I voted earlier but did not have the time to give a write up.
I voted that I show my trees on line only. This is not totally true. But it was the spirit of my feeling. I bring my trees to my club for discussion. I receive advice and suggestions, as I give to others who bring their trees. My trees receive good and bad reviews, I have no problem with the thoughts of others. At this time, (and we all know you can never say what you will think or do down the road,) I will not enter my trees in a show.

I have had the good fortune to be invited to dinner with some well-known Artists. I have brought trees for their advice as well. I tell all this to show that I am not afraid to show my trees, but do not need to. I do get feedback from others, but in a less formal situation.

So, do I show my trees, NO. Will I show my trees in the future, (probably) NO. Will this slow my development as an Artist, I do not think so.

I do not keep my 'Art' private, but like many collectors of the great Masters in the art world, I have my art for show to those I know.

If, someday I have a tree that reaches the point where it can add to the 'Art of Bonsai' I will think of showing it, but till I have such a tree....they're for me!

30-Dec-2002	#15
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	OK, I voted earlier but did not have the time to give a write up. I voted that I show my trees on line only. This is not totally true. But it was the spirit of my feeling. I bring my trees to my club for discussion. I receive advice and suggestions, as I give to others who bring their trees. My trees receive good and bad reviews, I have no problem with the thoughts of others. At this time, (and we all know you can never say what you will think or do down the road,) I will not enter my trees in a show. I have had the good fortune to be invited to dinner with some well-known Artists. I have brought trees for their advice as well. I tell all this to show that I am not afraid to show my trees, but do not need to. I do get feedback from others, but in a less formal situation. So, do I show my trees, NO. Will I show my trees in the future, (probably) NO. Will this slow my development as an Artist, I do not think so. I do not keep my 'Art' private, but like many collectors of the great Masters in the art world, I have my art for show to those I know. If, someday I have a tree that reaches the point where it can add to the 'Art of Bonsai' I will think of showing it, but till I have such a tree....they're for me! __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing