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This was in need of a good work-over and it got it today . Turned inside out and around about to end up like this. More than happy with the progression over the last 2 years , should look a treat in flower ??.

Cheers . Alpineart

Wow, nice! Not sure where your going with it, but the 'plucked' look right now suits the whole look of the tree and pot! Almost as if it's surviving by a thread on a cave somewhere in a very harsh environment... Love the look.

Thanks for the up-date. Progressions are one of my favorites as you get to see how other artists manage their plants and this has really moved in the right direction. Thanks again.

Elmar wrote:Wow, nice! Not sure where your going with it, but the 'plucked' look right now suits the whole look of the tree and pot! Almost as if it's surviving by a thread on a cave somewhere in a very harsh environment... Love the look.

Hi Elmar , its going exactly how it was planned the day i collected it , I don't know what the plucked look is , but it has been trimmed and wired only . Yes it is surviving and quite well , in my harsh environment . It should still survive if this hasn't killed it , collection didn't , so it has a good chance .

Cheers Alpine

Hi Watto , mate I don't have the time or patience with dodgy computers , even this new one , and or service providers to do regular topics or updates . I can keep tabs on you buggers but can't log in when I want too . Its a bit like trimming bonsai blind folded and the issues remain even with all the help from Ken . I saw this design the moment I collected the trunk along with a few others however most of the original foliage /shoots died off . This is the only survivor and plaiting the new shoots together adds a bit of alpine character to the work .

its a keeper so i don't mind the character or uniqueness of the trunk or design ..

Cheers . Alpine

alpineart wrote:Hi Elmar , its going exactly how it was planned the day i collected it , I don't know what the plucked look is , but it has been trimmed and wired only . Yes it is surviving and quite well , in my harsh environment . It should still survive if this hasn't killed it , collection didn't , so it has a good chance .

Cheers Alpine

Sorry mate, that wasn't meant in a mean spirit! I was referring to the last 2 pics, what looks to be defoliated... To me, it looks like it's been living a tortured life (as in as a tree in the wild - not at your hands!). I intended my statement as a compliment. I really like the whole composition, even now, when it's not finished...

Nice pick, best of luck

Hi Elmar , you mean sprit you . Mate I wasn't offended my hide a bit thicker than that . It hasnn't been defoliated but cut back hard and all the un-necessary /unrequired branches and shoots removed . Life in the wild is sometimes a bit more tree friendlier than here . I took it as a compliment honestly , I was just being a bit of a smart arse .

Like i said in an earlier topic , "no rules here" so I would expect to get a bit of flack but I have worked outside the square and it suits me , I like it . About the only thing that has improved around here is my wiring skills thank to a kick in the butt by an older more experience W.A Member many years ago , my bad attitude remains the same regarding all the other aspects including designs and styles . Dare to be different leaves a lasting impression be it good or bad

Cheers Mate . Alpine

Hi Andreas , thanks mate , luck on the side of the tree , it has grown good roots and it can reside in this pot for a couple of years without and disturbances from me .

Cheers . Alpine

How's Th is going?

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This is an update on the beast in flower , while only just bursting now its looking the goodsA different angle After flowering has finished I might just be inclined to do some carving on the trunk .

Cheers Alpineart

Very nice - thanks for posting - seems marvelous what some patience can result in

John(JP)
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Hi John(JP) it's coming along nicely , still plenty of work to be done .

Cheers. Alpine

Beautiful flowers Alpine , long battle but looks like a win. Well done. Cheers John.

Crumbs Alpine! What a beast! I am reminded of a scene from Alien where a beast pops out of someone’s chest .... again, don’t be offended - my mind works in strange and mysterious ways; trust me - it’s a compliment - it means it is an interesting and creative tree. [THUMBS UP SIGN]


Bonsai teaches me patience.