Rusty Davis
Shohin
Another pot from Sara R. and one from Nitju clay works, Ross Adams
40th Annual Mid-America Bonsai Exhibition, Chicago, IL, USA, August 18-20, 2017
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justBonsai
Omono
Boy am I tired. Helped load trees non stop for 3+ hours. Great time at the show meeting many new people and many thanks especially to Jeff for my whole 2+ months in Chicago and Owen for giving me great insight as a bonsai pro. I have a lot of pictures and will get up a post on my blog within the week.
BeebsBonsai
Shohin
The show was great. Girlfriend finally understood why i am so fascinated with this hobby. I think. Lol. Beautiful trees and amazing selection of vendors. Did anyone else see the ponderosa for sale at the one booth? Priced at 7200 and for anyone with the money wouldve been well worth it. Im terrible at remembering names, but the collector and seller was from Deadwood, sd. Famous collector.
I just wish i had more funds. I wouldve walked out of there gleaming with trees in tow and an unsettled gf. Lol
I just wish i had more funds. I wouldve walked out of there gleaming with trees in tow and an unsettled gf. Lol
BrianBay9
Masterpiece
Probably was Andy Smith at Golden Arrow Bonsai: http://www.goldenarrowbonsai.com/goldenarrowbonsai.com/Home.html
BeebsBonsai
Shohin
Yup, that's who it was. Fantastic tree. Thanks.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
Lot of love for Kathy, but I don't really like this particular design. I personally would have gone further...
Where Kathy ended:
Directionally where I would have taken the tree:
Vance Wood
Lord Mugo
I have always heard wonderful things about Kathy but I have never seen a piece of work she has designed. If anyone has pictures of one I would sincerely love to see it.
justBonsai
Omono
I discussed with many other people and foresaw 2 paths the tree could be styled in. One would be reducing the top half of the tree and creating a tenjin and utilizing the thick lower branch to build the entire tree. I recall she did mention in the future or if the top ever died back the tree could be taken on this path. The other option would be to reduce the length of the lower branch and create a more elegant almost bunjin look.
Kathy discussed a lot about preserving the way the tree was growing and using that as a guideline for styling. Her intention was to build 2 apexes (maybe 3?), one from the lower branch and from the top. She did not do much detail wiring, mainly just setting primary and secondary branches in place. I do not know the gentleman who won the tree in the raffle but if I ever see the tree again in the future I'll post a pic so we can see where the design was taken.
Kathy discussed a lot about preserving the way the tree was growing and using that as a guideline for styling. Her intention was to build 2 apexes (maybe 3?), one from the lower branch and from the top. She did not do much detail wiring, mainly just setting primary and secondary branches in place. I do not know the gentleman who won the tree in the raffle but if I ever see the tree again in the future I'll post a pic so we can see where the design was taken.
William N. Valavanis
Chumono
Check out my blog about the exhibit at:
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
Shoot, wish I would have seen this Sat. I'm only 35 minutes or so from Fairview. You could have come over for dinner. Milt and Brian at Cass are super nice guys, and it's like 7 miles from my house.I am in Fairview Heights this weekend. Going over to Waterloo, IL for the Solar Eclipse on Monday. Talked to the guys at Cass Bonsai yesterday, can never remember their names. They are closed this weekend, so I guess no chance to stop by their place.
CasAH
Chumono
Stopped by the house my great grandfather built in Signal Hill, my grandfather built a house next door that my father lived in till he was 9. They than moved to Mobile, AL as my grandfather worked for the GM&O RR.
I would have liked meet you, but in talking to Brian, Cass was closed this past weekend, as they where in Chicago for the show. I would have Sent you a PM if they had been open about meeting. Maybe next time we head down. My daughter had a lot of fun and wants to go back with my wife.
That's very cool. Unless there is a class or something special, you generally need to make an appointment to go there. They don't live where the nursery is. @Stickroot has been very gracious about letting me know when he is going, so I can tag along.
justBonsai
Omono
This is the pot I bought from Sara Rayner. My collection of pots just doubled.
CasAH
Chumono
Just need to find a tree to put in there now.
Does not look anything like the cream pot you were described you wanted to find.
CasAH
Chumono
justBonsai
Omono
This one won't be for the oak, maybe one of my smaller shohin junipers or for a future tree. I'll PM you on the other post as to not derail the thread.
CasAH
Chumono
That pot will look with a juniper in it.
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