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Comment on Tar and Feathering? Changing a Famous Juniper… by crataegus

crataegus — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:35:35 +0000

Glad you brought this up. Changing the work of the previous artist is always done with a bit of awareness. Certainly it is a part of bonsai, that eventually trees will be passed to others and those others might initiate significant changes. It is not common for artists to consult about this change; the ‘power of decision’ is passed when ownership changes. But still there is an honoring of the past work, and a hope that they would appreciate the changes. I do not know if Mr. Miya has seen this new change, or if so, what he thinks of it. I can only hope it meets with his approval.

Comment on Tar and Feathering? Changing a Famous Juniper… by Michael Jonas

Michael Jonas — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:01:04 +0000

Oh, and of course I just reread the top of the article and noticed that Shig had sold this tree before its change. I wonder how Shig likes the new look.

Comment on Tar and Feathering? Changing a Famous Juniper… by Michael Jonas

Michael Jonas — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:57:14 +0000

When I took the picture of Shig’s Foemina in the tokonoma, what I was saw a venerable old tree, as many of Shig’s trees are, but the long cascading branch seemed out of proportion to the rest of his design. I am happy that he has allowed this change and the improvement is much more in keeping with an older tree struggling in nature. I wonder what the tree would look like with a little less foliage and a little more emphasis on jin in the descending branches. Good design work.

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by crataegus

crataegus — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:57:26 +0000

Don’t think I have any, but will send out the invitation for anyone who does have a few photos of the demo trees–

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by crataegus

crataegus — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:56:45 +0000

Ah, might just do that… we have a few days like that here in Portland-

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by Chris

Chris — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:41:34 +0000

Looked like a great time Michael! Any pics of the trees brought to do the demo on by chance? Before/After? I’d love to see the material you guys brought!

Comment on The Village by Jane Pellicciotto

Jane Pellicciotto — Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:04 +0000

Great idea Michael. And also a nice homage to the Omiya group. Good for you getting this going.

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by Bruce Winter

Bruce Winter — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:08:41 +0000

I agree! Now, perchance one rainy day you’ll be inspired to scratch out the stories about the toilet roll mystery, the squid gut story, the how to hide a holly from your master story, and the oddity of an Andre Agazzi mohawk on
an old ginko. Eh?

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by crataegus

crataegus — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:34:15 +0000

For anyone else like me who does not read Spanish, there is the wonderful Google Translate. The comment posted by our Spanish friend reads: This is undoubtedly one of the best blogs network bonsai. A pleasure to read regularly.
Greetings from Spain.

Comment on The Portland Bonsai Village Goes On The Road! by EL TIM

EL TIM — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:59 +0000

Este es sin duda uno de los mejores blogs de bonsai de la red. Un placer leerlo habitualmente.
Saludos desde España.

http://eltimbonsai.blogspot.com.es/