agraham
Shohin
After 30+ years in bonsai,I feel I understand most of the horticultural requirements for the limited species I grow.I'm not looking for horticultural challenges,but the talent/artistic vision area of bonsai still seems to elude me.My personal opinion is that it eludes many more people than will care to admit it,so I don't feel that I am alone.Nor,am I embarrassed by this shortcoming.I would,however,enjoy developing whatever semblance of artistry may be lurking in the right(?) side of my little brain.
The biggest problem seems to be envisioning where I want to take any particular tree.While I feel I get lucky once in a while it isn't as often or as purposely driven as I'd like.
For the sake of discussion(actually,I'm asking for personal suggestions)let's assume that "talented" as defined by the dictionary is an inherent characteristic.Let's also assume that we all have at least a little talent.So I guess the question I have is....."how do we(I in particular) develop this "vision" to the best of our(my) ability.
Edited to add:This is not intended as a philosophical question.While i expect differing answers and opinions,I hope that y'all understand that I am asking personally for help, not a debate trying to convince each other who is correct.
Thanks,
andy
The biggest problem seems to be envisioning where I want to take any particular tree.While I feel I get lucky once in a while it isn't as often or as purposely driven as I'd like.
For the sake of discussion(actually,I'm asking for personal suggestions)let's assume that "talented" as defined by the dictionary is an inherent characteristic.Let's also assume that we all have at least a little talent.So I guess the question I have is....."how do we(I in particular) develop this "vision" to the best of our(my) ability.
Edited to add:This is not intended as a philosophical question.While i expect differing answers and opinions,I hope that y'all understand that I am asking personally for help, not a debate trying to convince each other who is correct.
Thanks,
andy
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