Day: February 16, 2017
Improving exposed root pine bonsai with a single bend – Bonsai Tonight
Different approaches to exposed root pine bonsai – Bonsai Tonight
Workshop with Peter Snart at NIBS – day two – effects
Originally posted on twinsrat bonsai:
My materials before and after workshop chamaecyparis obtusa lovely small size tree (5″) has got first styling. It will get re-pot next spring. I have found final pot for it but it will get into it in 3-4 seasons time. Maybe a little bigger. JWP this material has some issue but I newer give up and I wont to make… Continue reading Workshop with Peter Snart at NIBS – day two – effects
Early Owls
Originally posted on Natural Moments:
With a delightful break from winter this past week, it’s been easy to get outside pretty much every day to see what’s going on out there. It struck me yesterday wandering around in sunny 70+ weather how much different it was on that day back in 2011. It was so extremely cold that day they sent everybody home from work… Continue reading Early Owls
Blue Cedar Image
Originally posted on Scratch Bonsai:
This was styled by a friend last year and I’m enjoying it’s position on one of my monkey poles over winter. Continue reading Blue Cedar Image
Quiet Reflection
Originally posted on Nichigo Bonsai:
I’ve been trawling through some of my old photos lately, pictures of previously sold or styled bonsai or trees that I’ve worked on over the years. It’s been good to look over them with a fresh set of eyes, noticing all the mistakes, problems and weaknesses. Trees that I was once proud of now show bare my shortcomings during that period. A tree… Continue reading Quiet Reflection
New Pots From Ian Baillie
Originally posted on Bonsai Eejit:
I was lucky to have access to a great collection of Ian Baillie pots at a club event this weekend past and I got my hands on some great pots. Sunday saw me repotting a few trees. Here are the results… A dwarf Willow with a nice heavy base. This is it’s first time in a small pot and is… Continue reading New Pots From Ian Baillie