1 1st branch bent down.JPG
2 sideview of branch.JPG
3 wired and in place.JPG
4 New apex has a branch at back that is brought down,.JPG
5 apex bent around in semi circle.JPG
I was really interested to see the techniques and skills he employed. I have not seen those skills employed that close over such an extended period by a true bonsai no nonsense artist. There were so many ways to go styling wise but I was actually surprised at the start when his approach seemed very conservative; but as the problems further up the tree showed themselves it became more interesting.Dario wrote:Hi Grant, what did you learn from watching how Yusuke worked with this tree?
I realise that you gave the tree completely over to him styling wise, but as experienced as you are you probably had your own ideas of how he may have tackled the styling of this tree...so, did he do anything that you did not antisipate or did it turn out as you thought it would?
I ask because you obviously got to know this tree very well whilst developing it. And as with most material, as nice as the tree is, from the pics it seemed that it had some areas that needed careful condsideration.
I am impressed with the styling and how Yusuke used as much of the branches as he could possibly use.
Cheers, Dario.