Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Box Store Challenge Participants,
Going into this challenge, most of us knew it was not going to be an easy one. Many scoffed at the mere idea of using evergreens. Some expressed their frustration and didn’t want to (or in some cases couldn’t) participate which was completely understandable. Still, a few of us looked past the negatives and jumped all over the task. It was tough but we found usable material and gave those evergreens a true workout. We all should applaud our efforts. Nevertheless, they are evergreens and need time to recover and grow.
Recently, I dropped a few hints and announced there would be a twist to the challenge. Well, the twist is the challenge isn’t over! Yes, there is another part to the challenge and here’s how it works:
If you entered the 2015 Spring Box Store Challenge and emailed your entry for judging within the contest guidelines then you qualify for the next part of the challenge. This will be an opportunity for you to refine your tree and where all your efforts can really shine. Those who participate will have until September 30th of 2016 to improve upon the work they’ve already done. And there’s more great news, Mr. Pall has agreed to judge our work once again! He is indeed a true gentleman and such an inspiration to the Art.
Okay, there are only two rules to this part of the challenge.
Rule #1: Participants can seek advice at workshops, from this forum (or other forums), other enthusiasts, a Bonsai Master or wherever and whomever they wish. The only stipulation is the work must be accomplished or assisted by the participant. In other words, you cannot just turn your tree over to someone for them to do the work.
Rule #2: Since this is a Bonsai Nut Challenge, participants must post updates at a minimum of every 90 days on the forum.
That's it, there are no other rules!
Now you may have noticed that separate categories were not mentioned in the rules. That’s because there are none. So, I encourage everyone to really work the heck out of Rule #1. With help from others, I believe even the beginners in this challenge can create a winning tree.
Thank you all and let’s create some Bonsai!
Vin
Going into this challenge, most of us knew it was not going to be an easy one. Many scoffed at the mere idea of using evergreens. Some expressed their frustration and didn’t want to (or in some cases couldn’t) participate which was completely understandable. Still, a few of us looked past the negatives and jumped all over the task. It was tough but we found usable material and gave those evergreens a true workout. We all should applaud our efforts. Nevertheless, they are evergreens and need time to recover and grow.
Recently, I dropped a few hints and announced there would be a twist to the challenge. Well, the twist is the challenge isn’t over! Yes, there is another part to the challenge and here’s how it works:
If you entered the 2015 Spring Box Store Challenge and emailed your entry for judging within the contest guidelines then you qualify for the next part of the challenge. This will be an opportunity for you to refine your tree and where all your efforts can really shine. Those who participate will have until September 30th of 2016 to improve upon the work they’ve already done. And there’s more great news, Mr. Pall has agreed to judge our work once again! He is indeed a true gentleman and such an inspiration to the Art.
Okay, there are only two rules to this part of the challenge.
Rule #1: Participants can seek advice at workshops, from this forum (or other forums), other enthusiasts, a Bonsai Master or wherever and whomever they wish. The only stipulation is the work must be accomplished or assisted by the participant. In other words, you cannot just turn your tree over to someone for them to do the work.
Rule #2: Since this is a Bonsai Nut Challenge, participants must post updates at a minimum of every 90 days on the forum.
That's it, there are no other rules!
Now you may have noticed that separate categories were not mentioned in the rules. That’s because there are none. So, I encourage everyone to really work the heck out of Rule #1. With help from others, I believe even the beginners in this challenge can create a winning tree.
Thank you all and let’s create some Bonsai!
Vin
