iHasaki
Seedling
Hello there good folk,
Some time ago I started looking for some bonsai starters/little tree’s. I didn’t think of connecting to others on forums. But when I found out, I liked the input on the different threats.
First off I started looking at the interwebs to find out if there are some qualifications for what a bonsai should look like and what those traits are. In a short time, I found lots of information. As many people as many opinions I guess.
Whit in the classification of the different styles, the Literati style got me the most. Perhaps the image off fighting to survive (and thrive) make some weird personification possible. I don’t know. I guess my conclusion is that I picked some trees that spoke to me. Won’t be the best picks possible but they work for me. Effectiveness requires quality as well as acceptation
Also the fact that this style is more abstract means I can make some more mistakes without ruining the design fatally (I hope, let’s find out!).
In the meantime, I let the trees rest a little as I’m looking for some end-goal. I would like some input on the possibilities you guys see. This way I hope to learn a little faster and widen my view.
In the pictures you’ll see the trunk and branches I didn’t dare yet to clip off. Oh and I bought some bonsai pots. Root pruning further I will wait for what I’ll do with the foliage. I will post the sketches I made on some later moments! The following trees i think of making into this style: zanthoxylum piperitum, chinese elm, ligustrum.
My questions summarised:
1) Is it a good idea to begin with an end-goal or step by step (we'll see where we'll get) way of working on the tree
2) What kind of traits in my tree's define what is realistic and possible with them regarding this style or some I don't know off that is more fitting.
3) How would you start with this situation and what suggestions would you make?
Have a good one!
Some time ago I started looking for some bonsai starters/little tree’s. I didn’t think of connecting to others on forums. But when I found out, I liked the input on the different threats.
First off I started looking at the interwebs to find out if there are some qualifications for what a bonsai should look like and what those traits are. In a short time, I found lots of information. As many people as many opinions I guess.
Whit in the classification of the different styles, the Literati style got me the most. Perhaps the image off fighting to survive (and thrive) make some weird personification possible. I don’t know. I guess my conclusion is that I picked some trees that spoke to me. Won’t be the best picks possible but they work for me. Effectiveness requires quality as well as acceptation
Also the fact that this style is more abstract means I can make some more mistakes without ruining the design fatally (I hope, let’s find out!). In the meantime, I let the trees rest a little as I’m looking for some end-goal. I would like some input on the possibilities you guys see. This way I hope to learn a little faster and widen my view.
In the pictures you’ll see the trunk and branches I didn’t dare yet to clip off. Oh and I bought some bonsai pots. Root pruning further I will wait for what I’ll do with the foliage. I will post the sketches I made on some later moments! The following trees i think of making into this style: zanthoxylum piperitum, chinese elm, ligustrum.
My questions summarised:
1) Is it a good idea to begin with an end-goal or step by step (we'll see where we'll get) way of working on the tree
2) What kind of traits in my tree's define what is realistic and possible with them regarding this style or some I don't know off that is more fitting.
3) How would you start with this situation and what suggestions would you make?
Have a good one!
