The art of bonsai has always fascinated and appealed to me. There’s something about contemplating the beauty and simple complexity of those tiny, perfectly formed and cultivated trees that just satisfies and calms my soul.
I know very little about the art of bonsai, but must admit that I have always wanted to try my hand at it. I’m not sure, but I think it’s something that might suit my personality, my attention to detail.
The other day we drove past a nursery that offered inexpensive hanging flower baskets (which was the first temptation), and… bonsai plants! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen such a thing advertised on a roadside sign! I have no idea what it would cost to take up bonsai as a hobby, but must admit I’m intrigued to find out. Perhaps I’ll visit that nursery and make some inquiries.
In the meantime, I was delighted when I saw today’s 30 Days of Creativity prompt. I got to create a miniature of a miniature!
June 8, 2012 prompt:
BONSAI – It’s not just a small tree in a small pot, it’s a Japanese tradition.
(If you want to see this in all its imperfect waxy goodness, clicking on the photo will take you to the larger version on Flickr.)
In case you missed it, this is what I’m doing throughout the month of June, and why. I’ll be posting all of my projects to my 30 Days of Creativity 2012 board on Pinterest.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
styler1 June 8, 2012 at 5:19 pm
Love the little red bonsai. And real ones too. Though I’m not good with details. So I would probably kill it unintentionally.:)
DawnStorey June 8, 2012 at 8:50 pm
LOL, you never know! You’re managing to raise kids – I think that’s a bigger challenge than a bonsai!
Cheryl49 June 8, 2012 at 6:35 pm
I love bonsai trees too. Your little red one is precious. :)
Dawn Storey
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June 8, 2012 at 8:50 pm
Thank you! More and more I think I’m going to look into learning to cultivate a real one.
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Lou Lou June 9, 2012 at 2:03 am
Cute! Would never have bonsai patience but I do like to look!
DawnStorey June 9, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I imagine it would definitely take a lot of patience!
BeckyCochrane June 9, 2012 at 5:35 am
I couldn’t wait to see your bonsai today. Great job!
DawnStorey June 9, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Thank you!
BeckyCochrane June 9, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Where is @createstuff today? No Page 9 yet. I need my creative fix!
DawnStorey June 9, 2012 at 10:12 pm
It’s there now! I was out in the hot sun all day, so am a bit behind schedule.
I’ll go check yours out now!
DawnStorey June 9, 2012 at 10:13 pm
Hey, yours isn’t up yet! Poop!
BeckyCochrane June 9, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Ha ha, I wasn’t being pushy about yours. I was noticing that Create Stuff hasn’t posted anything since sometimes yesterday morning. I hope everything’s okay. However, I’m happy to see yours! I’ll have mine up soon.
BeckyCochrane June 9, 2012 at 10:50 pm
If only I could edit. That’s “sometime” instead of “sometimes.”
DawnStorey June 9, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Oh, LOL! Obviously the sun went straight to my head and made me read your post wrong!