Tropical Bonsai Before & After by Robert Steven

Before and after by Robert Steven. The before is a photo that was submitted to Robert by David Royinsyah. The after is a digital simulation by Robert. The tree is a Tamarindus indica, a type of tropical legume. The photos are from the Black Scissors Community. It has been a while since we posted one of Robert Steven’s simulated before and after photos. In addition to being one of the foremost bonsai artists in the world, Robert is a bonsai teacher, so his before and afters are always information rich, with comments about style, technique, horticultural considerations and even bonsai history. Continued below… Brand … Continue reading Tropical Bonsai Before & After by Robert Steven

Robert Steven Provides a Lesson in Improving a Group Planting

Robert Steven’s simulation of a group planting on a rock. The original (below) was submitted by Jemmy Liauw. Where’s yours? Go ahead, send us a photo of a bonsai <wayne@stonelantern.com>. Don’t be shy. Robert’s critiques offer you something that most of us never get: free, in depth personal instruction and a simulated photo of what your tree could look like. From a world famous bonsai artist, no less. Jemmy Liauw’s fuzzy original. Robert’s Comments There are unlimited ideas to make different views of group style bonsai. There can be a close-up view, a distance view, a forest view or a … Continue reading Robert Steven Provides a Lesson in Improving a Group Planting