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29-Jan-2006
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Design Concepts: A place to start.
Of late I have found a good many thoughts and comments related in one fashion or another to the mystery that is bonsai design...
I've seen eveything from what are the artistic rules, down to what kind of pot to match to your tree. And recently having found a very helpful publication on this subect, it is needful that I share the source. Basic Bonsai Design by David De Groot Available at: http://www.absbonsai.org/books/bbd.html This booklet, it's only about 100 pages, was written by the gentleman who is the curator for the Pacific Rim Bonsai Exhibit here in Washignton. Which is very worth seeing if you can ever come out this way. The trees of a good many masters we all know and respect are in this man's hands for care. The book covers everything from the theory behind the basic styles and how to apply them in a fashion true to their original intent, to how to select a pot based not only on the tree's size but also it's asthetic qualities (masculine vs. feminine, fall coloration, etc.). I think one of the more valuable sections, at least for a newer learner, is how to see a peice of material at a nursery, or in the woods, and know if the potential is truely there. Several examples are given of different trees being styled after being selected for their strengths. And his teaching encourages the long view approach which is sometimes hard for a begininer to see. This publication will help you see that. I went out shopping after finishing reading it and I was suprised at how my thought process had changed.  All this and more is packed into a small book that is easy to find your way around in because it's subect matter is so specific and well organized. I obviously highly recommend it. As I said in the title... It's a place to start. Many of us have not yet gained the experiance only time can lend, to understand these design concepts intuitively. For us who have not yet gained the eye, this is a good place to start. Kindest Regards to All, |
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29-Jan-2006
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From one beginner to another, Thank you Ms. Vic. This sounds like an excellent book and I believe one can never have too many books. Although I have never visited either one, from viewing on the internet I would think the Pacific Rim collection rivals the National Arboretum in quality. And as I understand from my reading Mr. De Groot is very well respected in the bonsai community. I will be ordering this book today. Thanks again for making me aware of this book.
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You're so very welcomed Sauce... And yes the Pacific Rim collection is amazing. I got the book while there. It was a breath taking experiance as due to a little rain that day, NO ONE but me was in the exhibit. I had 70 of the most impressive works I've ever seen to my sole avail.... it was as profound an experiance as I can describe. I think I took 100 pics. lol Thank goodness for digital. |
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29-Jan-2006
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Join Date: Feb-2005
Location: Carlsbad, California..coastal desert
Country: United States
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Yes, please, do share
 Joanie
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29-Jan-2006
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I'm going to go back in a couple weeks and take more shots. NamaKun told me there is no gallery here for the PRBE collection. I was thinking I should find out about creating a gallery for it and posting pics. The sun wasn't out much that day, but the quality of my camera made up for most of the lack. Here's a couple. Tell me if you think they are good enough...
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29-Jan-2006
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You bet they're good enough!
Absolutely! Joanie
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