European Bonsai Forum. Guest speakers

We are now up to 5 artists that have kindly answered questions on the forum now. This will be added to on     a regular basis. Please have a look or even better, come and join us
                              http://europeanbonsai.freeforums.org/guest-speakers-f19.html

                                 http://europeanbonsai.freeforums.org/guest-speakers-f19.html

Burrs 2013

Tony Tickle has arranged and finalised the artists for Burrs 2013 and it looks to be another excellent event. Tony tells me that of the 30 places, only 15 are left. Quick booking will ensure a place on this superb bonsai weekend. Not to be missed.

Guest speakers on the European bonsai forum

We have a new section on the forum where well known artists are asked a series of questions. We asked the artists to take their time with the answers to impart passion and the character of the person. I think this is working really well. Please have a look. First was Peter Warren

http://europeanbonsai.freeforums.org/peter-warren-uk-artist-that-studied-at-shunka-en-japan-t687.html



                                                            Second was Enrico Savini

http://europeanbonsai.freeforums.org/enrico-savini-progetto-futuro-bonsai-school-t707.html

There will be regular additions of artists and their own take on bonsai and what makes the artist tick.

Erik Krizovensky drawing for my raft Elm

I have been thinking about a pot for the future of my Elm raft. My first thought was towards a traditional pot by Gordon Duffett as I love his glazes but I asked Erik Krizovensky as I have admired his work for a number of years. This is what he imagined the planting could look like. I love it.   http://wildwoodbonsai.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/english-elm-raft.html
See more of Erik's work here. http://www.atelierbonsai-element.com/en/

Elm Raft hard prune

Today I decided it was time to cut back to gain better structure and eliminate unwanted shoots. This looks drastic and almost a step backwards but is necessary in gaining good taper, budding and character. I will try and keep wiring to a minimum now and just use clip and grow. This gives better movement and looks more natural than the swoopy lines you get with wiring.

                              Here you can see how the back branches are starting to develop

                                                                         The back. These pictures added to the thread.    http://wildwoodbonsai.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/english-elm-raft.html

Elm raft update.....

Some pictures added to the post on this Elm raft and it's progress. More pictures, just click the link.
                             http://wildwoodbonsai.blogspot.co.uk/2011/06/english-elm-raft.html

Burrs 2012 Video

                                                Tony Tickle had this video produced at the Burrs event this year. Tony        describes well, the ethos and spirit of this brilliant weekend. Hope you enjoy watching it.