Adamski77
Shohin
Phenomenal! Absolutely stunning…
Arakawa Japanese Maple
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clem
Chumono
Fantastic work. For me, your tree looks very very old and very wild too because of the movements of the branches.
In the number 121 of Bonsai Focus, we can see some trees of the japanese master Iemitsu Ooishi, and among his great trees, a triple trunk deshojo palmatum made me think of your work because of the same milimeter precision and finesse on branches. Maybe your trees are wilder/freer but the precision and finesse is the same, IMHO. I can post a pic if you're interested to see and to get your opinion.
In the number 121 of Bonsai Focus, we can see some trees of the japanese master Iemitsu Ooishi, and among his great trees, a triple trunk deshojo palmatum made me think of your work because of the same milimeter precision and finesse on branches. Maybe your trees are wilder/freer but the precision and finesse is the same, IMHO. I can post a pic if you're interested to see and to get your opinion.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Sure, please do. I believe I know exactly the tree you are referring to. I am humbled by the mere comparison. My work pales next to the great Mr. Ooishi. Aside from Mr. Takeyama from Fuyo-en, Mr. Ooishi is a titan in the deciduous world! Unbelievable finesse in his work!!
To be sure, it is not easy to design a tree that looks refined yet natural. Here is the arakawa today, leafless. Very little wire is needed now and mostly I resort to a clip and grow strategy as I continue to develop it.
JudyB
Queen of the Nuts
Always an absolute joy to see this tree updated. So good.
MHBonsai
Chumono
Lovely delicate ramification coming in. Beautiful!
clem
Chumono
Wonderfull tree & thanks for you answer 
Comparing your tree with another one was certainly clumsy but when i came back to edit my post, it was too late 
Thanks for being here, sharing your fine Art works & inspiring people
Comparing your tree with another one was certainly clumsy but when i came back to edit my post, it was too late Thanks for being here, sharing your fine Art works & inspiring people
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Wonderfull tree & thanks for you answer
Thanks for being here, sharing your fine Art works & inspiring people
Thank you and no worries at all. The respect is mutual as I think you do very fine work!
Canada Bonsai
Shohin
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Davidlpf
Chumono
No photos this autumn either? did you sell it yet? 
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
No photos this autumn either? did you sell it yet?
LOL oh come on now David I may be stupid but not insane! Very doubtful I'll ever sell this one. Good and old Arakawas are as common as sasquatch having a picnic in your backyard. Did not get to shoot this one in time. Missed my window sadly.
Here is a winter update. The tree today. Almost wire free. I have comissioned the talented @NaoTK to make a pot for this tree for this coming spring. I love the current Koyo it's in but feel is has become too small for it. The new pot will also be rectangular but larger with softer corners.
Jcmmaple
Chumono
I love that little low branch, it gives it a natural feel to it. That’s the best arakawa I’ve seen, great tree!
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks and agreed. I get asked from time to time if I should cut that low branch/ trunk off. Truthfully I don't think it is a critical component of the design. So the composition can/will work without it. However, it does add a certain natural random touch which is definitely additive at least as I see it. This is also quite common in nature. None of these are ever my ideas. Nature herself is the one that supplies them.
Hartinez
Masterpiece
Jaw dropping Sergio. Masterfully managed from beginning to current. A little side by side on the 17th page may really help people understand the level of execution you’ve applied to this tree.
Dav4
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In case anyone was wondering, I still absolutely love this tree .
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badatusernames
Omono
I actually really like it. When you look through the Kokofu books, there are many that have this certain "random" bit to it that would never be taught. I don't know how else to describe it, but it's sort of like once you become a master of the craft you can start exploring these elements in your designs more.
I would be curious if there are ways to get exposed to Mr. Ooishi's work mentioned above. I imagine the kokofu books have some...
Amazing tree.
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
Not easy to find articles and photos of his trees. This issue of Bonsai Focus has a good article of Mr. Ooishi's handling of beech.There are two other issues that feature his work. I will see if I can find them. His work is very refined but never feels contrived.
SouthernMaple
Chumono
MACH5
Imperial Masterpiece
At the moment I have my name on the waiting list to exhibit this year. But not sure if I will get in. If I do, I was not thinking of showing this tree yet but certainly a possibility
badatusernames
Omono
Thank you!
