I remember reading this a while back, just re read it and found it just as meaningful.
With all the design related talk going on at the minute in a couple of threads, this may be a timely reference.
http://andyrutledge.com/book
Cheers,
Mojo
Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design
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Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design
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"Any creative work can be roughly broken down into three components- design, technique and materials. Good design can carry poor technique and materials but no amount of expertise and beautiful materials can save poor design". Andrew McPherson - Furniture designer and artist
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Re: Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design
Thanks Andrew,
Cannot read right now, i have saved the link and will read very soon.
Thanks also for the strainer link too, they'll be sold out next time you order. 5 - 7 years before they begin to perish, that's incredible for a kitchen polymer.
Kevin
Cannot read right now, i have saved the link and will read very soon.
Thanks also for the strainer link too, they'll be sold out next time you order. 5 - 7 years before they begin to perish, that's incredible for a kitchen polymer.
Kevin
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Re: Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design
Grwat read mojo!
Thanks mate!
Thanks mate!
One of the fabulous things about growing bonsai is as you get old and decrepit your trees get old and beautiful