Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Bonsai artists are no different than painters or sculptors who start with a vision and then try to project that vision for others to see. Unfortunately what was to be projected missed the mark. The tree now looks like it was forced to look old, thus giving it a younger appearance. I'm assuming that he was trying to make shari down the trunk? Lime sulfur leaves a white color that is silly and plastic looking. What a shame. 50 years of growth down the tubes.
@digitalbeachbum I think you missed the point my friend. At the outset this was nothing more than a garden shrub in a pot. Given 3-5 years to develop and fill out this tree will once again look beautiful and dynamic. Lime sulphur is used to preserve the wood, it just happens to be white. Once again given some years the colour will become very natural. Never underestimate the effects of time upon the creation of bonsai trees. One life time is simply insufficient.
@GrahamWPotter Agreed. One life time is insufficient which is why I understand the techniques you use to speed up the process. It would be impossible for you two replicate lets say, a Bristlecone Pine, in the nursery with out these procedures.
@Mr420rush I agree. I really dislike the use of lime sulfur on it. Why do people keep using that stuff to force the "it's old look". If this subject was really that old then let it be the way it is naturally. Why chop it all up and force the issue? Save that technique for those subjects which you purchase from a home & garden store.
@digitalbeachbum At the beginning this was not bonsai, just a bush in a pot. Given another 3-5 years this tree will mature, soften and look natural and dynamic once again.
@kwatoko It's always a good thing to check a user's channel before you ask. He has plenty of juniper videos. All you have to do is click on the blue username and then take a look around his channel.
You're definitely the greatest master, CONGRATULATIONS
Thanks for your videos. You're an inspiration for anyone. Each video of you makes me love more and more the art of bonsai. I hope one day be half as good as you. feel free to visit Brazil to collect some beautiful trees like brazilian rain tree and others. I will be glad to help you get some of those. That came really beautiful bonsai trees.
I started growing Bonsai when I was 10, I am now 32. It is one of the most relaxing aspects of my life, your videos have opened the door to more options and knowledge, very edifying thank you.
good work
TheGLOBALHOUSE 3 months ago
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Bonsai artists are no different than painters or sculptors who start with a vision and then try to project that vision for others to see. Unfortunately what was to be projected missed the mark. The tree now looks like it was forced to look old, thus giving it a younger appearance. I'm assuming that he was trying to make shari down the trunk? Lime sulfur leaves a white color that is silly and plastic looking. What a shame. 50 years of growth down the tubes.
digitalbeachbum 3 months ago
@digitalbeachbum I think you missed the point my friend. At the outset this was nothing more than a garden shrub in a pot. Given 3-5 years to develop and fill out this tree will once again look beautiful and dynamic. Lime sulphur is used to preserve the wood, it just happens to be white. Once again given some years the colour will become very natural. Never underestimate the effects of time upon the creation of bonsai trees. One life time is simply insufficient.
G.
GrahamWPotter 3 months ago
@GrahamWPotter Agreed. One life time is insufficient which is why I understand the techniques you use to speed up the process. It would be impossible for you two replicate lets say, a Bristlecone Pine, in the nursery with out these procedures.
digitalbeachbum 3 months ago
@digitalbeachbum dude you need to get laid
kontaktseistrup 3 weeks ago
My first bonsai tree will be here in a few days and youre video showed me alot of thigs to look forward to.nice video ty
kbar4x4 4 months ago
you talk about an artist....I thought I liked it before too. but I love the movement of the tree afterwards
spdoflit 5 months ago
i gotta say i liked it more before
Mr420rush 5 months ago 2
@Mr420rush I agree. I really dislike the use of lime sulfur on it. Why do people keep using that stuff to force the "it's old look". If this subject was really that old then let it be the way it is naturally. Why chop it all up and force the issue? Save that technique for those subjects which you purchase from a home & garden store.
digitalbeachbum 3 months ago
@digitalbeachbum At the beginning this was not bonsai, just a bush in a pot. Given another 3-5 years this tree will mature, soften and look natural and dynamic once again.
G.
GrahamWPotter 3 months ago
@GrahamWPotter Agreed. It was a bush that needed care, but there is more than one way to skin a cat.
digitalbeachbum 3 months ago
@GrahamWPotter In general skinning cats is frowned upon these days ;-))
GrahamWPotter 3 months ago
Brilliant...............
cb10195 6 months ago
It was so awesome before it restored.
MartthaDeWolf 7 months ago
do you have any good juniper videos!!??
kwatoko 1 year ago
@kwatoko It's always a good thing to check a user's channel before you ask. He has plenty of juniper videos. All you have to do is click on the blue username and then take a look around his channel.
kissiebooashes 11 months ago
O my!!!! Great
sandroac34 1 year ago
amazing..good job.
julleyilalab 1 year ago
Just don't understand why people don't maintance prune and restyle when the time comes
93hipgnosis 1 year ago
this guy has officially got the best job in the world
crislort 1 year ago
Where does the white protruding branches come from? I've seen it on several bonsai. it looks like graphts but from what?
tmac20031 1 year ago
@tmac20031 it's dead wood carving...left to dry a bit before applying lyme sulfur to it.
AvinashKhemlani 1 year ago
molto bravo graham veramente biutiful un saluto dall'italia (napoli)
hjbrid 1 year ago
I really want to get into bonsai and i was wondering what type of tree would be the best for a beginner?
otislee08 1 year ago
the best of the best ! more videos ...
787jdiaz 1 year ago
you are amazing. wao . the best i seen so far.
nikogeni 1 year ago
I was not expecting that...... man, that is sensational. Truly gifted.
vadgeviper 1 year ago
You're definitely the greatest master, CONGRATULATIONS
Thanks for your videos. You're an inspiration for anyone. Each video of you makes me love more and more the art of bonsai. I hope one day be half as good as you. feel free to visit Brazil to collect some beautiful trees like brazilian rain tree and others. I will be glad to help you get some of those. That came really beautiful bonsai trees.
Sergio from Brazil
sergiobrid 1 year ago
I started growing Bonsai when I was 10, I am now 32. It is one of the most relaxing aspects of my life, your videos have opened the door to more options and knowledge, very edifying thank you.
Here4Yeshua 1 year ago
amazing like always
mawehe63 1 year ago
Fantastic
tbalsillie 1 year ago
beautiful work Graham, no doubt about it, you've got quite the eye for styling trees!
RenaudAudenaerde 1 year ago
frickin awsome love that tree
TwizztedAUS 1 year ago
That was beautiful.... outstandingly beautiful work.
TheBlanco951 1 year ago
Thank you once again for such a great vid.
deepseeblue 1 year ago
Fantastic vid. Can you tell me what the music track is ??
starfiremale 1 year ago
@starfiremale
I think it is Enigma
deepseeblue 1 year ago
@starfiremale
Says which track it is at the end of the video.
fastedge 1 year ago
u got skills Graham, bravo
skippydeenice 1 year ago
yay first comment.great styling as always graham.all i need to do now is sort the yamadori out!
timHYPERLITE 1 year ago
That is a beautiful bonsai, may I ask how much you would charge to do that type of work to a tree?
Cheers
TomEdwards150 1 year ago
Amazing stuff, a beautiful tree now, well
worth the time and effort,
Top job fella
lilsdon 1 year ago