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In a recent thread Will Heath stated:
"Naturalistic has very little to do with what exists in nature, more so having the appearance of being untouched by man. In bonsai we force perspective, create near or far views, play with proportions, and otherwise stretch reality to create an illusion of a mature tree instead of a little young tree in a pot. The reason just collecting a tree and placing it in a pot does not work for bonsai is that there is no illusion (expect possibly in very rare cases) of a mature, full grown tree. This is why Al's skinny trunk theory is flawed, we use ratios that give the illusion of a full sized tree because using actual ratios of trees in nature will not present the image needed for a bonsai to be successful."
While I find this statement rather odd ( I said stupid, but I'm trying to be nicer) I would love to hear from those that have been in bonsai for many years, go to the better exhibits around the country or world for that matter, for your take on this statement.
While I highlighted the part that is almost unbelievable, it is the last sentance that answers it's own question I find most troubling, almost proving what I said is correct.
I feel this one deserves it's own thread....What say you!
"Naturalistic has very little to do with what exists in nature, more so having the appearance of being untouched by man. In bonsai we force perspective, create near or far views, play with proportions, and otherwise stretch reality to create an illusion of a mature tree instead of a little young tree in a pot. The reason just collecting a tree and placing it in a pot does not work for bonsai is that there is no illusion (expect possibly in very rare cases) of a mature, full grown tree. This is why Al's skinny trunk theory is flawed, we use ratios that give the illusion of a full sized tree because using actual ratios of trees in nature will not present the image needed for a bonsai to be successful."
While I find this statement rather odd ( I said stupid, but I'm trying to be nicer) I would love to hear from those that have been in bonsai for many years, go to the better exhibits around the country or world for that matter, for your take on this statement.
While I highlighted the part that is almost unbelievable, it is the last sentance that answers it's own question I find most troubling, almost proving what I said is correct.
I feel this one deserves it's own thread....What say you!
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