With Bonsai, remember that it is all about the elements of design – Symmetry, Balance, and Proportion. To train and style your Bonsai, you will need to work with each of these elements.- Symmetry – This means the repetition of the same shape, with the basic optionfor Bonsai being triangular. This particular shape is very important in oriental philosophy, being Heaven, Man, and Earth. When looking at the Bonsai, the triangular shape can be seen in its overall silhouette and branches regardless of the viewpoint.
- Balance – This element is sometimes perceived as symmetrical but by using an asymmetrical approach, a more aesthetically pleasing appearance of the mass and void can be achieved.
- Proportion – This is the ratio of the individual parts of the Bonsai, which also includes the pot in which it is planted and its overall design.
FORM OF WORK
When we refer to the word “style” or “styling”, it means to form the shape of the Bonsai. As you will see from the information provided in this chapter, you can style your Bonsai in a number of ways, depending on the type of tree you are working with and the style you prefer.
The style you choose will coordinate directly with the method of training, as well as the materials you use for the training. Interestingly, just as clothing trends go in and out, so do the styles of the Bonsai. Over the past several hundred years, many different styles have been popular, each fading in and out. Currently, the style that is preferred in the west is the Pine Tree look.
Although Bonsai should be representative of where you live, for instance, Japanese would choose Japanese styles and Americans would choose American styles, and so on, since Bonsai is a subjective form of art, feel free to experiment with various options. The key is to make choices that will capture the essence of the beauty seen in the native tree used.
When choosing your style, keep in mind that Bonsai is not a mystery, but more of a challenge. After all, you are taking a tree and putting it into a pot while training it to be a miniature tree, which requires seasonal trimming along with new growth and occasional root pruning. Therefore, when working with your preferred style, you need to be patient and consistent with your training, knowing that the result will be an amazing Bonsai that you trained!
PRINCIPLES OF STYLE
As you will see in this chapter, you have many wonderful styles from which to choose but first, you need to understand that there are two basic styles. The first is a classic style called “Koten” and the other is an informal or comic style called “Bunjin.”
With the first style, you will find that the tree trunk is wider at the base, tapering toward the top while the second style consists of a tapered tree trunk that then becomes wider at the top. Of the two styles, the Bunjin style is the most difficult one to master.
For years, many Bonsai enthusiasts have tried a number of ways to have these styles reclassified, as well as create subdivisions for the plants being trained. However, the basics stand, offering you a reference point with which to assess the potential of the tree so you can then choose the best style.
One of the most important things you need to do when choosing the style is to study the way in which the tree grows naturally. Just like the old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, trying to train a tree against its nature is extremely difficult and will only cause you to become frustrated while you end up with a poor looking Bonsai.
Another important thing to remember is that the Bonsai is a living thing. Therefore, you should study its characteristics so you understand your tree. As an example, Conifers do not do well with the Broom style but are exceptional with all other styles. As you learn these principles of Bonsai, you will soon be able to take any Bonsai tree and train it into a magnificent miniature work of art.
The style you choose will coordinate directly with the method of training, as well as the materials you use for the training. Interestingly, just as clothing trends go in and out, so do the styles of the Bonsai. Over the past several hundred years, many different styles have been popular, each fading in and out. Currently, the style that is preferred in the west is the Pine Tree look.
Although Bonsai should be representative of where you live, for instance, Japanese would choose Japanese styles and Americans would choose American styles, and so on, since Bonsai is a subjective form of art, feel free to experiment with various options. The key is to make choices that will capture the essence of the beauty seen in the native tree used.
When choosing your style, keep in mind that Bonsai is not a mystery, but more of a challenge. After all, you are taking a tree and putting it into a pot while training it to be a miniature tree, which requires seasonal trimming along with new growth and occasional root pruning. Therefore, when working with your preferred style, you need to be patient and consistent with your training, knowing that the result will be an amazing Bonsai that you trained!
PRINCIPLES OF STYLE
As you will see in this chapter, you have many wonderful styles from which to choose but first, you need to understand that there are two basic styles. The first is a classic style called “Koten” and the other is an informal or comic style called “Bunjin.”
With the first style, you will find that the tree trunk is wider at the base, tapering toward the top while the second style consists of a tapered tree trunk that then becomes wider at the top. Of the two styles, the Bunjin style is the most difficult one to master.
For years, many Bonsai enthusiasts have tried a number of ways to have these styles reclassified, as well as create subdivisions for the plants being trained. However, the basics stand, offering you a reference point with which to assess the potential of the tree so you can then choose the best style.
One of the most important things you need to do when choosing the style is to study the way in which the tree grows naturally. Just like the old saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, trying to train a tree against its nature is extremely difficult and will only cause you to become frustrated while you end up with a poor looking Bonsai.
Another important thing to remember is that the Bonsai is a living thing. Therefore, you should study its characteristics so you understand your tree. As an example, Conifers do not do well with the Broom style but are exceptional with all other styles. As you learn these principles of Bonsai, you will soon be able to take any Bonsai tree and train it into a magnificent miniature work of art.
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