The Art of Bonsai Project

Come on Rob and Will, let this not become a p..ing contest.
The main theme of this thread should not be how many if any master pieces, world class trees etc are in America. The main theme should be what can be done to make all the trees and talents that are already there more visible and to create more quality trees and talents.
Whoever wanted to understand the more or less subtle messages so far understood them already. And whoever just does not want to understand and rather shoots the messangers will not be convinced anyway.
Walter

Attila,
There is nothing about Cheng Cheng Kung's Bonsai that should depress you. They are exquiste and inspiring. You are so right about his Jins and Sharis.
Too often they are created quickly and used as props. His are painstakingly slow to create and much thought is given to the entire Bonsai. It is a great lesson and should inspire us with his excellence.
Mark

Just a side note. This thread has gone on over eight pages. It has been filled with ideas, agreements, disagreements and points of view from all over the world. It amazes me that no one has gotten mad. There has been no blood letting, no throwing of bricks, name calling, or questioning of one's parentage or accusations of an oedipal relationship.
It makes me proud to be involved in bonsai once more, and renewed my faith in the people that do bonsai both professionally and as amateurs.

Vance,
There is no reason to be amazed, this is AoB. ;)

Will