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Originally Posted by rockm
Forgive me Will, but have you seen any of these artist's trees in person, up close? Wait a second, before you get defensive, I ask not to put you down, but to sincerely ask an honest question.
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As a matter of fact I have, I have taken the time to go out of my way on vacations and mini trips to see any collection within the areas I go to. Such wonderful collections as The National Arboretum in DC, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden, Chicago Botanical Gardens, Michigan State University’s and a few others. I am always looking for the chance to see more.
On a trip to Italy a couple years back I had the opportunity to see some bonsai by Valerio Gianotti and see the Bonsai Museum at
Crespi Bonsai in Milan. One thing that struck me was how many of these masterpieces were yamadori collected from the area.
I have also studied online images of these artists mentioned and others comparing them to Asia and European efforts. You are right, bonsai are quite different when you're standing in front of them.
Now Mark, that being said, would you say that the quality of US bonsai is exactly even with that of other countries, Asia for example? Are you saying that we have indeed matched this country with quality?
Will