Bonsai Treehouses

[misfit11]

The lead character designer for the animated show, Bob's Burgers, created these amazing greenhouses within bonsai trees. Sadly, it seems he died recently in a skydiving accident a couple months ago. Talented guy...




The trees alone look to be what we'd consider high quality. I just wonder how he'd prevent the houses from rotting if out in the elements. Amazing.

There are more photos of his creations here:

Tiny Treehouses Are Meticulously Handcrafted Within Bonsai Trees of All Sizes

Artist Dave Creek sadly passed away earlier this year, but he'll be remembered for his incredible bonsai tree houses.

mymodernmet.com

 

[just.wing.it]

I did not yet read the link....but are they alive?
The pots look to filled with epoxy.

 

[misfit11]

I did not yet read the link....but are they alive?
The pots look to filled with epoxy.

I believe you may be right. I didn't notice that. The article doesn't explain this. Perhaps this answers my question about the treehouses rotting out in the elements. It may be that the trees are dead and these are simply sculptures intended for indoors. Pretty amazing nonetheless.

 

[Forsoothe!]

Absolutely wonderful!

 

[MrWunderful]

Love them.
Brutal loss if all those trees died, some of them were pretty well done.

 

[Enfield Snapper]

His Instagram account gives some of the details of the process. He started with trees that were already dead. I don't think he ever grew any himself. He preserved the wood and filled the pot with resin prior to starting the builds.

 

[HENDO]

Awesome little treehouses!

That's too bad we won't see any more from this artist.

I always enjoy looking at John Geanangel's Bonsai Treehouse every once in a while:

 

[Cadillactaste]

Awesome little treehouses!

That's too bad we won't see any more from this artist.

I always enjoy looking at John Geanangel's Bonsai Treehouse every once in a while:

I somehow missed that along the way. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ShadyStump]

I think I'm most impressed by the architecture. The detail shots in the article show he actually put it together as if it was being built full scale.
I imagine he also worked some special effects miniatures jobs somewhere in his career.

 

[Maiden69]

This are nice! There are a few channels in YouTube of builders that do this, there is one Japanese guy (which I don't remember the channel right now) that does them for video games. Very intricate buildings. Search for diorama channels, they are as addictive to watch as bonsai trees.

 

[misfit11]

His Instagram account gives some of the details of the process. He started with trees that were already dead. I don't think he ever grew any himself. He preserved the wood and filled the pot with resin prior to starting the builds.

Thanks for the clarification. His attention to detail is unbelievable.

 

[misfit11]

This guy's bonsai treehouses are being exhibited at the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Seattle. Pretty cool even if the trees are alive.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/bonsai-treehouses-by-bobs-burgers-designer-featured-in-federal-way/

 

[pandacular]

I got to see these early over the weekend and they’re really amazing. Wonderful craftsmanship and care, and the interpretation is really nice.

Thread 'Building Wonder: Bonsai Treehouses by Dave Creek -Pacific Bonsai Museum - 2/11-12/21, 2025'

Jan 23, 2025

press release from https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/press/, written by Katherine Wimble Fox

Pacific Bonsai Museum will honor the creative legacy of Dave Creek, a lead character designer for Bob’s Burgers, through an extraordinary exhibition celebrating his unique art of creating miniature treehouses nestled in deceased bonsai.

About the Artist
Dave Creek, who tragically passed away in 2021 after a skydiving accident, was passionate about creating intricate miniature treehouses in his free time outside of his Bob’s Burgers work...

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