This distinctive Japanese red pine appears in Andy Rutledge’s web book ‘Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design.’ The original image (left) came from a back issue of Bonsai Today magazine. The black lines on the right hand image were drawn by Andy to illustrate how “the smooth but erratic curves of the trunk are carried over into the branching.”
Take a look – it’s worth it
Artistic Foundations of Bonsai Design provides a wealth of material for anyone who wants to take their bonsai to the next level. Andy Rutledge approaches bonsai with respect for the depth and breath of the art, and it shows in this well thought out, well organized web book that just might be worth a few minutes (perhaps much more) of your time.
One of a series of simple and helpful illustrations that appear in Andy’s webbook in the chapter entitled ‘The Language of Artistry.’
Andy Rutledge
Andy Rutledge is a Lone Star bonsai maven (of no small accomplishment) who seems to be motivated by a sense of seriousness and of enjoyment, at least when it comes to bonsai. In addition to his web book, Andy has contributed to both of Robert Steven’s wonderful books (Mission of Transformation and Vision of My Soul) and has been involved in numerous other bonsai related project (we even worked together once on a Bonsai Today related project).
Great web book Andy. The illistrations are great.
I will read over this book several times.
Thanks again.
Dennis Morgan