Iconoclast
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“Japanese Bonsai”
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Iconoclast
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This obviously wasn’t meant for you then.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Nice Tree!
...I like trees.
...I like trees.
Leo in N E Illinois
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I'm gonna pop some popcorn, pour a drink and watch the thread explode.
Of course there is a Japanese aesthetic, and trees styled to this aesthetic, especially when styled by native Japanese artists, are truly "Japanese". Stating otherwise ignores the existence of Japan.
There is also no debate, the rules are entirely optional, which means they are not rules really, they are mere guidelines to be used judiciously when your own personal aesthetic fails you.
Of course there is a Japanese aesthetic, and trees styled to this aesthetic, especially when styled by native Japanese artists, are truly "Japanese". Stating otherwise ignores the existence of Japan.
There is also no debate, the rules are entirely optional, which means they are not rules really, they are mere guidelines to be used judiciously when your own personal aesthetic fails you.
BonsaiDTLA
Shohin
But the word Bonsai is in what language? Must be English
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
*comes shuffling up, dragging a lawnchair, arms FULL of Mike and Ikes, plops down next to “OL”*
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
Is this your tree?
Eckhoffw
Masterpiece
Is it dusted in coke?
Clicio
Masterpiece
As some will say...
Clickbait.
Yes, and I was caught.
Clickbait.
Yes, and I was caught.
BonsaiNaga13
Chumono
When someone completely new to the forum tries to open up shop and school everyone 
coachspinks
Chumono
His handle should be a clue.
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Judging by the conviction with which he speaks, I have a feeling that this “new guy” isn’t really all that new.. and in fact, is quite knowledgeable and versed in this world,..When someone completely new to the forum tries to open up shop and school everyone
He IS feisty, though!
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Definitely!
BonsaiNaga13
Chumono
He's new enough to not have yet encountered the PLENTY other posts with the same context. Coming with such enthusiasm as if he reinvented the wheel. Even beginner bonsai books cover these things. I got a chuckle out of it is allJudging by the conviction with which he speaks, I have a feeling that this “new guy” isn’t really all that new.. and in fact, is quite knowledgeable and versed in this world,..
He IS feisty, though!
BonsaiNaga13
Chumono
Like literally it sounds like the beginning of a bonsai demo vidJudging by the conviction with which he speaks, I have a feeling that this “new guy” isn’t really all that new.. and in fact, is quite knowledgeable and versed in this world,..
He IS feisty, though!
okay I'm done thanks for the laughs
Davidlpf
Chumono
One thing is the bonsai that Japanese people do, and another very different what other people think that Japanese people do. Not all the Japanese bonsai look the same, are they?
Cheers
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just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
What is this silliness over here?
BonsaiNaga13
Chumono
Bonsai has been adopted as the universal name of trees artistically cultivated in pots even though the art originated in china. Idk who these people trying to immitae japanese bonsai are that u speak of. I think most of us are just trying to create beautiful esthetically pleasing trees and often immitae natural trees in our area to an extent. The number of native japanese who still practice bonsai has been decreasing. Just like japanese bonsai became more prominent than penjing in a few decades American and European bonsai may potentially be at the forefront.
Clicio
Masterpiece
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