Iconoclast
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This obviously wasn’t meant for you then.
*comes shuffling up, dragging a lawnchair, arms FULL of Mike and Ikes, plops down next to “OL”*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.
Is this your tree?There is no definitive “Japanese style.” Forget the basic “rules” you’ve heard.
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
Definitely!His handle should be a clue.
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!
Like literally it sounds like the beginning of a bonsai demo vid okay I'm done thanks for the laughsJudging 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!
Bonsai has been adopted as the universal name of trees artistically cultivated...