Charles, I'm astonished that you can think that. Have you missed all the threads that show years of work going into the creation of such trees?? Post up some potensai and I will virt them into bonsai pots for you... let's see if it is as easy as all that
Re Al's original post:
I agree with almost all you say. No shame in cookie cutter classic bonsai. My hackles do not rise at the thought that artistic expression is the preserve of semi-pro and pro.
Regards,
TB