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I guess it depends on what the definition of naturalistic is.
I thought the old japanese school and the naturalistic style were one in the same. I always thought you had to strive for naturalness.
Most of the older bonsai people I know tend to incline to the more naturalistic style(I mean they tend to be less aggressive in the styling). But I think even the wilder compositions need a dash of naturalness too in order to pull it off.
You dont want to show a predominantly driftwood style tree with the whole top full of moss resembling a golf course.

3-Nov-2003	#5
Lui bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: Jul-2003 Location: miami Country: usa Posts: 113	I guess it depends on what the definition of naturalistic is. I thought the old japanese school and the naturalistic style were one in the same. I always thought you had to strive for naturalness. Most of the older bonsai people I know tend to incline to the more naturalistic style(I mean they tend to be less aggressive in the styling). But I think even the wilder compositions need a dash of naturalness too in order to pull it off. You dont want to show a predominantly driftwood style tree with the whole top full of moss resembling a golf course.