JBP help on deciding what the front of my tree should be.

[roberthu]

How do you make it fit traditional Bonsai aesthetic?

The trunk twist and that root just reminds me of the traditional Asian dragons. I know it's not that common but I have see bonsai trees in both Japan and China designed to mimic creatures in Asian mythology.

 

[David P]

The trunk twist and that root just reminds me of the traditional Asian dragons. I know it's not that common but I have see bonsai trees in both Japan and China designed to mimic creatures in Asian mythology.
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Ah, ok got it. I will try and keep that roof if can bend it some and make it look good.