Abstract bonsai art. I think there's a temptation to judge trees with elaborately carved deadwood (like this one). But maybe it's best to just appreciate the the skill involved and not worry about too much deadwood or whether the result looks natural or not.
Yesterday we featured Cheng, Cheng-Kung’s colorful side. Today we’ll touch upon his famous Sidao carving method and some results. Hopefully this will peak your interest. If it does, you can visit his website for more.
Cheng, Cheng-Kung's Sidiao method in a nutshell. There's a lot more where this came from.
Just another Shimpaku with lots of deadwood? Well, maybe, but there's something else very unusual going on here. Not that I expect you to read my mind, but still, the first person to do just that and email me about it, will receive a 25.00 Gift Certificate to Stone Lantern <wayne@stonelantern.com>.
There a lot going on here. Movement, power and maybe even a sense of freedom and joy (imho).
This magnificent Ficus with its also magnificent pot, has nothing to do with the Sidiao carving method. Just thought I'd throw it in because it's such a masterpiece bonsai.
I’m going take this opportunity to show you a couple books that relate to the trees featured here. And also to let you know that we are currently offering a
25% off Sale on all of our Bonsai Books and Japanese gardening Books.
Plus FREE Shipping on orders 40.00 or (U.S. only)
Our classic Juniper book is back in print And it's now 25% off our already discounted price like all of our books
Same goes for Jerry's famous Ficus Book 25% off our already discounted price