Frodo Baggins explained that he could feel the life of the tree when he touched a mallorn to Lothlórien.
Making bonsai you very close to the plant world, it makes you almost enter into symbiosis with nature. (5) Do you have a favorite potter, who are they, & what attracts you to Their Work?
The vessel for a bonsai is very important, in fact, the kanji Bon indicates a tray bottom. I have several friends potters and when I do I make a pot of measure for my bonsai.
I had an artistic background, years ago I dedicated myself to creating jars for bonsai, especially in pots and shitakusa kusamono, making pots for bonsai requires a good mastery of technique. For now, I set aside the way of ceramics.
(6) If you could only give one piece of advice to a bonsai enthusiast to keep them on the right path, what would it be?
I think the most important concept of bonsai you never lose sight of is the NATURAL. As I said above, I have an artistic background, the artistic side in me is very strong, if I want to express my creativity, design, paint or do I take photographs with the bonsai is another thing, there is certainly a creative side in doing bonsai, but creativity should not forget about the botany and natural.
At my school, the typical point is the very essence, Rashisa is the Japanese term for the typical essence.
When a pine reminiscent of a bonsai is not a bonsai tree, a pine must evoke a pine tree in its natural environment. Another important thing is to always remember that you are dealing with a living thing in its own time. When you understand the timing of the response of a plant is already at a good point in the way of bonsai.
(7) Are there any species of Which you still struggle with?
There are some species that are avoided because of their reputation, I avoid the juniper needles, I only one nursed and it was enough for me. In reality it would be enough just to find the right way to grow them.
One good thing is dedicate to the essences of your climate zone, in this way you avoid many disappointments.
(8) What do you consider raises the standard of bonsai, & what holds it back?
Recently, the European bonsai has reached high levels, thanks also to those who have large plants imported from Japan and has focused on the Master of European Yamadori, I think, however, that we must realize that the bonsai is not valued by the kilo, even with lesser materials, more time and the right technique, you can achieve excellent results, at least that is my thought. Focusing only bonsai visually striking, very beautiful but also very expensive, you may lose a large portion of the fans who can not afford, especially in these times of crisis. I am a fan of Tokokazari, the creation of bonsai in the tokonoma; Bonsai that are too big in Tokanoma, too important, too artistic, too obtrusive do not work, they should be evocative, remember the landscape in nature. They are beautiful and are admired for themselves, for what they are, a piece of art, a sculpture.
Kitora no do 