Don Blackmond
Omono
Nothing wrong with the pot its in, imo. And I'm not a fan of nailheads.
Itoigawa juniper Stock
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Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Maybe this one?
chicago1980
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I always revisit this post, tree reminds me of a warrior with a sword.
fh05
Mame
Brian, awesome tree. Did you see this version in the beginning at the time of first styling or did you change plans later on? Great tree.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
I would actually lean towards a glazed pot for this tree. I like your comments about dimensions, etc, but I think this tree is not masculine enough to carry off a formal unglazed pot. This is a lady tree
I will look for a pot for you. Something with a drippy informal textured glaze that matches the dimensions and general shape and size you were sharing.
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
Not really. I bought this one from Brent to have the cultivar, and was pleasantly surprised by the trunk movement. I think the final front was always my favorite angle, but when I did the initial styling with Peter Warren, I think he saw a semi-cascade. 2011:
I just couldn't see it with the front I liked, 2012:
So I removed and jinned the cascading branch and added some shari, 2013:
And pulled the primary branches down sharply, 2014:
Then let it soften and widen, 2016:
I'd be curious to see what you have in mind. I'm pretty traditional on matching pots to trees, but did actually consider this vintage Chinese yellow as an option. The photo is lacking, but in person the green foliage really pops on top of the aged yellow.I would actually lean towards a glazed pot for this tree. I like your comments about dimensions, etc, but I think this tree is not masculine enough to carry off a formal unglazed pot. This is a lady tree
I will look for a pot for you. Something with a drippy informal textured glaze that matches the dimensions and general shape and size you were sharing.
Dav4
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Man, this tree has really hit it's stride. If you had posted the first image of the semi cascade by itself, I would never have believed it was the same tree.. My opinion on the future pot choice...stay traditional, just like the styling of the tree. An unglazed oval or smaller rectangle or square with soft corners would look good I think.
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
This......
As for the "vintage Chinese yellow", and I'm trying to learn, doesn't it seem too large "visually"? I realize it's in front of the current pot, so it's size is a bit exaggerated, but it seems "too much".....
Very nice, classy tree!
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
I agree, and will likely stay traditional (bag shape oval or similar), but it's fun to consider other options.This......
As for the "vintage Chinese yellow", and I'm trying to learn, doesn't it seem too large "visually"? I realize it's in front of the current pot, so it's size is a bit exaggerated, but it seems "too much".....
Very nice, classy tree!
As for scale, if the tree was in the yellow pot, the canopy spread at the bottom is actually wider than the yellow pot, so it works, but its a bit deep and too square-sided for this tree.
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Following your own instincts is often the best direction and Brian has proved it so.
abqjoe
Chumono
Awesome little tree!
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
Just playing with ideas... Some of the virts look weird because the pot was photoed under different lighting. Additionally I am using the black background, but you can imagine the tree/pot combo would look much different if you had it on a tatami or against a lighter background.
Green. Very peaceful. Works really well with the moss.
Much stronger. Yellow to contrast, red/brown to pick up the live veins.
Playing with a different shape and red to pick up the live vein and grey to pick up the deadwood. It would be a lot more subtle under natural lighting. Something about this pot draws me... when I look at the tree the pot glaze (out of the corner of my eye) looks like a landscape. It may be too strong and distracting though.
These are all round/oval pots. I personally would never put this tree in a rectangle it is way too informal.
Green. Very peaceful. Works really well with the moss.
Much stronger. Yellow to contrast, red/brown to pick up the live veins.
Playing with a different shape and red to pick up the live vein and grey to pick up the deadwood. It would be a lot more subtle under natural lighting. Something about this pot draws me... when I look at the tree the pot glaze (out of the corner of my eye) looks like a landscape. It may be too strong and distracting though.
These are all round/oval pots. I personally would never put this tree in a rectangle it is way too informal.
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Anyone see a bonsai in that bush?
The movement in the trunk makes future refinement easy to plot.
Comments, criticisms and virts welcome...
Paulpash
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How easy / hard is it to photoshop in a new pot??
chicago1980
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Nice
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Not too hard. If I can do it - anyone can
Oh I wish!!
Seriously, this tree would look good in a VW hubcap!!
Paulpash
Masterpiece
Not too hard. If I can do it - anyone can
Tutorial anywhere?
Brian Van Fleet
Pretty Fly for a Bonsai Guy
@Bonsai Nut thanks for the virts. The fluted-side oval shape would work nicely for this one...maybe a Bigei.
I think I'd put it on the other side of the oval. The key branch, the long cascading branch is on the left. Therefore, the tree should be potted to the right.
(Sorry... there I go with those "rules" again!)
Actually, I rather like the current pot!
