I think there is a big place for this kind of art for North American bonsaiists. I've been looking for ways to do display with a North American spin.
Along with the "megafauna" like bison and the like, think smaller. Japanese scrolls and images are interesting because they can go for smaller wildlife, spiders, crickets, small birds (owls, songbirds are good) reptiles and amphibians, etc. Those kinds of critters tend to make everything a bit more approachable for the viewer. While someone looking at a display knows what a wolf looks like, they've probably actually seen a red fox, coyote, chipmunk or black snake.
Thanks for the reply! I would agree...
For the most part, I pretty much paint just about anything and everything. The main difference with this new concept would be more the exploration into fabrics, and patterns on hand made scrolls. Seeing that most scrolls for use in bonsai originate from one of two places, either Japan or China... and have patterns that match accordingly.
With that said however, If one was to look at my art, it has already for the most part taken this leap, seeing that firstly I am not Asian, and secondly, I am not as concerned with the set rules of what defines a "Bonsai Scroll" as defined by their customs.
A long time ago, Sean Smith saw my work at our Florida convention, and suggested that I start doing some more insects, he said it was pretty much the rage in Japan at the moment... I started doing them, mainly cause I always like doing them anyways... Sadly, however... I should probably see about sending them over to Japan, cause folks here in the states don't really get them. We are still kind of at that jumping off phase, where moons and clouds seem to sell really well. So, I still keep doing them, and instead keep pushing other stuff! Thanks Again!
