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Originally Posted by Mindcrime

Yes, IMO you're too anal!

Anyway, I don't like to promote my own work, but I've written this article for Bonsaivault.com that might help you if you feel too restricted by the "Bonsai Rules". Part 1 and 2 can be found here:
The "Rules" and their relation to visual arts - Part 1
The "Rules" and their relation to visual arts - Part 2

I would highly recommend Emil's articles above. They are very good, and give a great basic understanding in design principles. I would be willing to bet that most trees that we see as 'masterpieces' and think they break the 'rules' really don't break good design rules. If they did, we wouldn't think they look good. Good design principles (which is the foundation for basic bonsai design as we read in so many of bonsai books) are based in human perception; what we think looks good.

Christian