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Originally Posted by Marka
Why don't you get one of those handy Literati form kits. You just drop it in and it chops off all the branchs that do not fit the form leaving stubs which can be sharpened to points with the special pencil sharpener included in the kit. The name of the kit is Literati by the Numbers and comes with a step by step guide to making a genuine Literati.
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Look for and enhance any unique or interesting feature you find such as the the first low branch that fellow kit owners want you to lop off. It is not just that the pads need thinning, and they do, but they are begging to be wired and shaped so they no longer resemble lollipops. The jins or stubs fit the kit so I would address them too.
I hope you can save it from the "kit".
Marka
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Mark,
While I share your enthusiasm for that most important low branch, I don't think there was any call for the tone of your post.
Artists and hobbyists have different visions for trees. Some are more artistically inclined or trained than others. There are popular bonsai artists whose work I find seriously flawed or inconsequential. No reason to disparage.
The only thing this tree needs is a little more thinning and separation. Don't pinch it, prune and wire. There has been terrific discussion about this technique taught by Boon, by Brent, Vonsgardens, etc.
While the trunk is a little straight, it does not look artificial, which is the kiss of death with a literati. And, the bottom branch is absolutely essential to the composition. Never let it fail.
It is a beautiful tree. Congratulations.