Michael Hagedorn working at one of Boon’s intensives. From Bonsai Boon.
A little background
I stumbled across this article (below) by Michael Hagedorn while whiling away some time exploring Bonsai Boon. Michael is now recognized as one of our most accomplished bonsai artists, authors and teachers, and Boon, in addition to being one of Michael’s teachers and a first rate bonsai artist, has long been a key player in establishing and furthering the art of bonsai in North America.
In Michael’s own words
“I first met Boon Manakitivipart some years ago at a bonsai convention. He was energetic and animated, and sported a day-bag slung over one shoulder. I recall telling him I had read some articles he had written, and was watching his rising career with interest. Back then I had no idea this man would eventually change my orientation in bonsai, and become my sensei….” Here for the entire article.
Michael tacking a very short pine with a very thick trunk at Boon’s intensive. Michael is the author of Post-Dated: The Schooling of an Irreverent Bonsai Monk.