The Eccentric Bonsai Artistry of Nick Lenz" National Bonsai and Penjing Museum; Oct 26 - Nov 17, 2019

[leatherback]

Very cool and interesting stuff there!
This one is my favorite!
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DId this one not win one of the national axhibitions? Feels a bit overstyled though for such a rough tree?

 

[just.wing.it]

DId this one not win one of the national axhibitions? Feels a bit overstyled though for such a rough tree?

Yeah, it could use a more wild feel for the rugged trunk....but I like it regardless.
Its well done.

 

[AnthonyB]

Oh I don’t doubt that he does have the skill set. I was just a bit surprised to hear is all. I wonder if he was a good friend of Nicks or if he purchased it. Just curious more than anything else.

He's a very good friend of mine and in fact it's because of him that I got into bonsai. I can tell you it is pretty cool to be able to see some of Nick's works in person. Echoing the above, there is no question about his ability and devotion to caring for them.