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Two Dragons.

Post by boom64 »

Hi All ,
I know these are not to most peoples taste ,but thought I would share . I have always loved the look of the Chinese Dragon Bonsais and have been tinkering with these two on and off for a few years .Not really knowing what I was doing but this is the result. .First year in a pot for both so I might try and make something of them. Not even sure what is the best side...
Hope someone enjoys or maybe a good laugh. :) Cheers John.
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I love a bit of “left of field” and these are nothing if not interesting. I particularly like the top one you posted (from both angles) but they both have merit. Nice job!
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Post by MJL »

:o :lost: :shifty: :shock: :? 8-) ;) :crikey:

Boom. Boom!

Those emoji's above represent the range of emotions I had as I looked and re-looked at them.

I like the first dragon - it flew straight out of a dark corner in a Harry Potter set.

In short, interesting ... I probably would not collect a lot of these 'lil dragons but I would have one on a short leash - I can see why they are liked. Thanks for posting. :yes:
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Post by GavinG »

Wonderful dynamic and energetic forms in the Chinese style. I particularly like the coiled root-mass - the thrashing mess of lines gives a great base for the tree to rise from. So they don't look like a "proper" style? - who cares? It's impressive art, well beyond the habitual patterns we often fall back on.

Well done. More please.

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I like them both John! I'm a bit of a fan of these styles too, so have been giving some Chinese elms a bit of a hard time myself. :)
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Post by boom64 »

Thanks Ryceman3 ,I have a funny feeling most of my trees are a little bit out there .
Mark ,I think you have a wilder imagination than me. Ta.
Gavin ,thanks for the kind words.
Mel ,glad to hear someone else tinkering. Would love to have a look if possible.
Cheers John...
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Post by TimS »

Really interesting to see such different trees to the normal styles they are grown in. I'd be keen to see updated photos of how these look in leaf as well if you could find time in spring.

Quite inspiring trees that keep you engaged, well done!
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Post by Rory »

For the sole purpose of being art, I love the first one, almost looks like a Chinese Dragon from those new year celebrations, well done.

I’m not a fan of the 2nd one. Looks too confusing to me.
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Post by DangerousDave »

The top part of the second one looks exactly.. EXACTLY.. like a leafy seadragon
Intentional?
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They really do look like dragons :D
What type of tree (or dragon :P) are they?
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Post by Jarad »

I'm not usually a fan of the Chinese style but I love what you've created!
DangerousDave wrote: July 10th, 2019, 10:39 pm The top part of the second one looks exactly.. EXACTLY.. like a leafy seadragon
Intentional?
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GavinG wrote: July 10th, 2019, 1:21 pm Wonderful dynamic and energetic forms in the Chinese style. I particularly like the coiled root-mass - the thrashing mess of lines gives a great base for the tree to rise from. So they don't look like a "proper" style? - who cares? It's impressive art, well beyond the habitual patterns we often fall back on.

Well done. More please.
Couldn t agree more,

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Post by boom64 »

Thanks for the comments , appreciate the feedback .
Tim ,will post again in leaf.
Dave ,not sure about design .Organic approach here or maybe those Lord of the rings movies I was watching..
Cheers John.
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