Tillia Cordata Little Leaf Linden

[JudyB]

Perhaps field grown by Randy Knight?

Could be it did come from that side of the world. I will see what I can squeeze out of them. I believe the current pot is a Braverman.

 

[MrWunderful]

Outstanding.

 

[badatusernames]

Very nice, thank you for sharing!

 

[JudyB]

An update on the tree, it was worked on structurally over the course of last winter and this past spring with Sergio both zoom and in person. After leaf fall, I did a full wiring and a bit of pruning. It is a very fun tree to work, I really love the image with a larger stronger pot. I will allow the canopy to grow wider to enhance the proportions. Potter is Tony Jenkins, found him on FB. A "before" shot to compare.

 

[BobbyLane]

Nice, natural looking tree Judy, winter image is very tree like. I think id still look to arrange 1 or 2 primary branches so theyre not crossing over other main primarys, I spotted this one in Blue that me thinks could be nudged left into that negative space there..just me thinking ahead, as that area will become very dense quickly.

 

[JudyB]

Nice, natural looking tree Judy, winter image is very tree like. I think id still look to arrange 1 or 2 primary branches so theyre not crossing over other main primarys, I spotted this one in Blue that me thinks could be nudged left into that negative space there..just me thinking ahead, as that area will become very dense quickly.

Some of the top will certainly get changed, there are good buds in perfect placements to allow the annoying pieces to be deleted or cut back in another year. It's a work in progress for sure. I like the basic structure, but there are still some parts that I'm itching to replace with new growth in better placements. And of course some of the things you are seeing look so different in 3d... as always is the case.

 

[jimib]

Looking excellent as always Judy

 

[MACH5]

This tree has a great future!

 

[JudyB]

This tree has a great future!

I really think so too! It has a "presence" that you feel looking at it. Super excited for the next growing season.

 

[JudyB]

This tree has a great future!

Just wondering what your thoughts are about the pot?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Just wondering what your thoughts are about the pot?

Too deep…otherwise it’s great.

 

[MACH5]

Too deep…otherwise it’s great.

I agree. I bit shallower and will make the tree stand out even more so.

 

[JudyB]

Too deep…otherwise it’s great.

I agree. I bit shallower and will make the tree stand out even more so.

Thanks for those thoughts, I may ask the potter to try for a shallower one. I think the shape and color/texture is good, still not completely sold on the feet, or maybe it’s the placement of the feet. Would love to hear thoughts on that if you’d be so kind.

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Thanks for those thoughts, I may ask the potter to try for a shallower one. I think the shape and color/texture is good, still not completely sold on the feet, or maybe it’s the placement of the feet. Would love to hear thoughts on that if you’d be so kind.

To get hyper-critical, I’d agree that the feet might be too closely set, which accentuates the depth and makes the composition a bit unstable. The dark glaze adds stability to my eye, but if you have the option, I’d probably ask the potter to set the feet a touch wider, and make the pot shallower by 20% or so. The shape of the feet could be rounded to compliment the lip and sides.

 

[coh]

Reminds me a bit of a certain quince...

 

[JudyB]

Reminds me a bit of a certain quince...

Yes I guess you’ve got my M.O. nailed…

 

[JudyB]

To get hyper-critical, I’d agree that the feet might be too closely set, which accentuates the depth and makes the composition a bit unstable. The dark glaze adds stability to my eye, but if you have the option, I’d probably ask the potter to set the feet a touch wider, and make the pot shallower by 20% or so. The shape of the feet could be rounded to compliment the lip and sides.

Thank you, that is helpful!