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Glenn, Part of the reason why you feel so misunderstood is because you have tunnel vision. On this forum you are missing the big picture, Bonsai

Bonsai is not about how many cuttings were put in the ground last month, nor is about 5 pickup loads of oak seeds. Bonsai is about making something from less than perfect. Bonsai is about the feeling you get when you look at a tree that makes you feel that nature and art have become one.

Polishing a trunk, or fine detail wiring. Pinched buds that push so hard that the foliage looks like velour. These are things that bonsai are. Not alot of people get stimulated by the technical side of the craft.

I post some pieces about how I make my stands, it is interesting to me. And, I get much enjoyment from the wood working expierance, it is challanging to me. But, most people are probably more interested with the final outcome, the finished stand. Most people can relate to the look and feel of the wood, the countless coats of finish and the final coat of wax. The beauty of the woodwork and the tightness of the joinery. These things have shown up in the final piece, and are something to be cherished by folks. This is art, and most people find beauty in art.

While what you do is art in it's own right, it would be much better appreciated by people when viewed on a beautiful tree. A masterpiece tree that will fill the heart with joy.

Has anyone wondered why they have the technical awards for the Oscars in the daytime and not televised, Boring

They do have their own ceremony, but it is with people from their group that care and respect what they do. The prime time crowd would just turn the channel if they had a show about best person to do a wardrobe change in less then a minute. WOW! a new reality show is born!

I may be wrong here, but I'll bet some people here on the forum would like to see you do a step by step of making one of your trees into a great bonsai. One that would look like a bonsai and have the feeling that shouts bonsai. Take us from the roots that have been developed in the ground and then into a bonsai pot. then trim and prune the tree into bonsai or show where you think the tree will be in 4 or 5 years. Hopefully it would be sooner.

Most people are just not as passionate about the trees foundation as you are. Most people want a tree that looks like bonsai, get it there fast, and not spend next weeks grocery money to do it. You can't blame people for that. What people want to know is how to get where you are with the foundation, on a great trunk and branches for 50.00. If someone doesn't agree with you, you can't say that they are wrong or that they don't have a clue about growing. Trust me, they will find a way despite what you have to say.

Beautiful trees, thats bonsai...

28-Feb-2003	#7
bonsaial1 Bonsai Doer Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Fresno, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 13SH Posts: 5,466	Glenn, Part of the reason why you feel so misunderstood is because you have tunnel vision. On this forum you are missing the big picture, Bonsai Bonsai is not about how many cuttings were put in the ground last month, nor is about 5 pickup loads of oak seeds. Bonsai is about making something from less than perfect. Bonsai is about the feeling you get when you look at a tree that makes you feel that nature and art have become one. Polishing a trunk, or fine detail wiring. Pinched buds that push so hard that the foliage looks like velour. These are things that bonsai are. Not alot of people get stimulated by the technical side of the craft. I post some pieces about how I make my stands, it is interesting to me. And, I get much enjoyment from the wood working expierance, it is challanging to me. But, most people are probably more interested with the final outcome, the finished stand. Most people can relate to the look and feel of the wood, the countless coats of finish and the final coat of wax. The beauty of the woodwork and the tightness of the joinery. These things have shown up in the final piece, and are something to be cherished by folks. This is art, and most people find beauty in art. While what you do is art in it's own right, it would be much better appreciated by people when viewed on a beautiful tree. A masterpiece tree that will fill the heart with joy. Has anyone wondered why they have the technical awards for the Oscars in the daytime and not televised, Boring They do have their own ceremony, but it is with people from their group that care and respect what they do. The prime time crowd would just turn the channel if they had a show about best person to do a wardrobe change in less then a minute. WOW! a new reality show is born! I may be wrong here, but I'll bet some people here on the forum would like to see you do a step by step of making one of your trees into a great bonsai. One that would look like a bonsai and have the feeling that shouts bonsai. Take us from the roots that have been developed in the ground and then into a bonsai pot. then trim and prune the tree into bonsai or show where you think the tree will be in 4 or 5 years. Hopefully it would be sooner. Most people are just not as passionate about the trees foundation as you are. Most people want a tree that looks like bonsai, get it there fast, and not spend next weeks grocery money to do it. You can't blame people for that. What people want to know is how to get where you are with the foundation, on a great trunk and branches for 50.00. If someone doesn't agree with you, you can't say that they are wrong or that they don't have a clue about growing. Trust me, they will find a way despite what you have to say. Beautiful trees, thats bonsai... __________________ I been kidding the last seven years. no.... really!