Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
Very often we forget that bonsai is supposed to be a representation of those trees found in nature. In fact the earliest examples of the art were collected trees. Cultivated trees only followed when collected trees became increasingly inaccessible and illegal.
Following is an example of how we can look to nature for inspiration. It is one thing to look at a tree and try to mimic it's style and form but it is often another to examine the elements of a natural tree and attempt to mimic them.
Take note of the curvature and the way the branch has changed direction in such a way as to defy explanation. It is in these features that we can create more natural looking bonsai.
I do not now remember exactly where this photo was taken but it was around 9,000 feet.
Following is an example of how we can look to nature for inspiration. It is one thing to look at a tree and try to mimic it's style and form but it is often another to examine the elements of a natural tree and attempt to mimic them.
Take note of the curvature and the way the branch has changed direction in such a way as to defy explanation. It is in these features that we can create more natural looking bonsai.
I do not now remember exactly where this photo was taken but it was around 9,000 feet.
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