She would start by removing your nutsack!I'd show/hide every tree I've got for that!
But she'd probably kick my argumentative ass out of the room anyway.
She would start by removing your nutsack!I'd show/hide every tree I've got for that!
But she'd probably kick my argumentative ass out of the room anyway.
What's the point in an art exhibition of paintings or sculpture? There isn't normally a competitive aspect to an art exhibition, so I've always found competitive bonsai a bit strange.What would be the point??
It’s abundantly clear once you’re in that setting that it would not be the appropriate venue for arguing.?I'd show/hide every tree I've got for that!
But she'd probably kick my argumentative ass out of the room anyway.
Greater diversity doesn’t gurantee greater quality. But my perspective is also that my work should aspire to be like the great trees shown at the Japanese shows. incidentally, there is incredible diversity among those trees that appear to have green helmets if you know what you’re looking at.What's the point in an art exhibition of paintings or sculpture? There isn't normally a competitive aspect to an art exhibition, so I've always found competitive bonsai a bit strange.
I think it can have a negative effect. People's opinion on what makes a good bonsai becomes aligned and then all trees start to look the same. Take a look at all the helmet shaped trees at Japanese shows. Art should be subjective, which then leads to greater diversity.
@Arcto,
when pushing a Design, how far does the health of a tree matter ?
Just wondering?
Good Day
Anthony
What's the point in an art exhibition of paintings or sculpture? There isn't normally a competitive aspect to an art exhibition, so I've always found competitive bonsai a bit strange.
I think it can have a negative effect. People's opinion on what makes a good bonsai becomes aligned and then all trees start to look the same. Take a look at all the helmet shaped trees at Japanese shows. Art should be subjective, which then leads to greater diversity.
Well, a dead or weak tree won't win anything. Exhibitions and contests promote healthy trees and puts them out there where they can be seen. Someone who has a weak Black Pine will see what a healthy one looks like...Healthy trees develop faster and more completely than weaker ones.@Arcto,
when pushing a Design, how far does the health of a tree matter ?
Just wondering?
Good Day
Anthony
I used to paint semi-seriously (quit my regular job for a few years to pursue painting, eventually realized the folly of that and went back to my old job). I would say that 90% or moreWhat's the point in an art exhibition of paintings or sculpture? There isn't normally a competitive aspect to an art exhibition, so I've always found competitive bonsai a bit strange.
I think it can have a negative effect. People's opinion on what makes a good bonsai becomes aligned and then all trees start to look the same. Take a look at all the helmet shaped trees at Japanese shows. Art should be subjective, which then leads to greater diversity.
huh?So lumber takes 35 to 50 years to mature to durability.
Some lumber never reaches that stage,
BUT your tree needs white wood/ hollows etc. do you do it ?
Will those various epoxies work ?
.......amongst westerners (cant speak for Japanese) I'd say its because the general attitudes, ways and overall behaviors of those who are "the competitive types" is 180 degrees out of phase with those who are the "solitary, introvert, artistic types".don't get the squeamishness with competitions.
Bill, I’m already prepping trees for the next one!View attachment 232089
I established the US National Bonsai Exhibitions in 2008, against advice from across the United States and Canada that it would not succeed. They thought the area of the United States is large and people will not want or find it difficult to transport bonsai across our country. It was established for one purpose only, to display fine quality bonsai in the United States. The US National Bonsai Exhibitions were not designed to highlight artists, professionals or hobbyists; it was about the trees, NOT people.
Here are some statistics for the first five US National Bonsai Exhibitions: I have not had time to include the recent, successful 2018 6thUS National Bonsai Exhibition, have been busy publishing the Commemorative Album and the 157th issue of International BONSAI.
A total of 1,634 bonsai submissions were received and 1,336 trees were displayed.
Bonsai were submitted from 679 different exhibitors and 517 exhibitors were accepted from 40 states and Puerto Rico, with special exhibits from two provinces of Canada.
Each year over 100 different species and cultivars were represented and a total of 470 shohin bonsai were displayed.
Although not the original purpose, the US National Bonsai Exhibitions have been good for the bonsai business in the United States. There has been an increase in the sale of wire, especially in smaller sizes necessary to refine bonsai design. There has also been significant increase in the commission of custom-made bonsai containers and display tables needed for formal displays. Professional bonsai artists have enjoyed the needed additional income from assisting people develop, refine and prepare their bonsai for display.
All of this is in addition to raising the level of bonsai in the United States because people are now aiming to have their bonsai displayed in a US National Bonsai Exhibition.
I believe it’s a good thing I did not listen to the naysayers and proceeded, with lots of support and help from sponsors, contributors and people who thought like me to establish a US National Bonsai Exhibition.
So lumber takes 35 to 50 years to mature to durability.
Some lumber never reaches that stage,
BUT your tree needs white wood/ hollows etc. do you do it ?
Will those various epoxies work ?
View attachment 232089
I established the US National Bonsai Exhibitions in 2008, against advice from across the United States and Canada that it would not succeed. They thought the area of the United States is large and people will not want or find it difficult to transport bonsai across our country. It was established for one purpose only, to display fine quality bonsai in the United States. The US National Bonsai Exhibitions were not designed to highlight artists, professionals or hobbyists; it was about the trees, NOT people.
Here are some statistics for the first five US National Bonsai Exhibitions: I have not had time to include the recent, successful 2018 6thUS National Bonsai Exhibition, have been busy publishing the Commemorative Album and the 157th issue of International BONSAI.
A total of 1,634 bonsai submissions were received and 1,336 trees were displayed.
Bonsai were submitted from 679 different exhibitors and 517 exhibitors were accepted from 40 states and Puerto Rico, with special exhibits from two provinces of Canada.
Each year over 100 different species and cultivars were represented and a total of 470 shohin bonsai were displayed.
Although not the original purpose, the US National Bonsai Exhibitions have been good for the bonsai business in the United States. There has been an increase in the sale of wire, especially in smaller sizes necessary to refine bonsai design. There has also been significant increase in the commission of custom-made bonsai containers and display tables needed for formal displays. Professional bonsai artists have enjoyed the needed additional income from assisting people develop, refine and prepare their bonsai for display.
All of this is in addition to raising the level of bonsai in the United States because people are now aiming to have their bonsai displayed in a US National Bonsai Exhibition.
I believe it’s a good thing I did not listen to the naysayers and proceeded, with lots of support and help from sponsors, contributors and people who thought like me to establish a US National Bonsai Exhibition.