For the next
few months I am re-instating my online service, designing and
styling bonsai using photo imaging software.
Visitors to Bonsai4me can send me photographs
of their bonsai, potentsai, raw material or nursery plants and
I will return a virtual image showing how the material can be
styled to make a good quality bonsai.
All virtual designs offered are accompanied by
specific instructions if needed. All designs are achievable in
a relatively short time frame and acknowledge the specific characteristics
of the tree species being used.
Specific styling characteristics such as classical,
abstract or naturalistic stylings can acknowledged if required
by the owner.
Examples of Online Virtual
Styling
(left to right) Myrtus communis nursery tree sent
by P Ntavos, one of a number of images explaining the process
of styling, the final design out of leaf and finally, with leaves).
European Larch virtually styled
and showing design to aim for, achieveable in 2-3 years (Tim R).
Scots Pine virtual design, achievable
immediately with styling (Tim R)
Two possible designs for a Cedrus
libani , achieveable 1-2 years (Tim R).
How the Virtual
Design Service works
- Send your
images of your tree to Harry@Bonsai4me.co.uk
- I will e-mail
and confirm receipt of your images and quote the cost of producing
the virtuals. Please note Virtual Design is a time-consuming process
and cannot therefore be offered free of charge. Cost per tree
is typically £15 to £20 depending on the complexity
of the material and its design.
- A design,
styling and development plan will be produced over the next 2-5
days. I will e-mail to confirm completion of the design and send
an invoice, payable by credit or debit card.
- You will
receive your design(s) and tree styling details.
- If you have
any problems or queries concerning the design or the application
of the design, let me know! I can only offer a refund for designs
where there is a genuine reason for it's rejection.
Further
Details: Please read before sending your images!
Virtual
designs can be produced for nursery material, raw bonsai stock
or actual bonsai. However, there is little point in producing
designs for young trees that are not yet ready for use as bonsai.
Potential trees should have a trunk diameter (at the base) of
at least 1"/2.5 cm to be able to produce an acceptable
bonsai design.
I need clear
pictures (at least 2) of the tree against a plain background,
with the picture taken at tree height (not from above for instance).
Images
must be big enough to see individual branches clearly (minimum
400pixels on the longest side if possible).
Study your
tree and try to find the best 2 or 3 possible 'front' according
to the roots and trunk shape. I can only design the trees according
to the images you send me so it is important you find the best
potential front view options possible.
If more
images are required for me to draw your design, I will of course
contact you.
Please send
the dimensions, particularly the height, of your tree along
with your pictures
If a certain style of design is required please
let me know or if possible, include images in your e-mail.
I build the virtual design in stages, showing where to prune the
tree (if needed), how to wire it and then an image showing a design
to aim for in the future. Some virtuals will show new growth that
will occur in the following year after styling and so are not
achieveable immediately.
The virtual design will assume that you are able
to carry out basic wiring, pruning and horticultural care for
your tree.
Though the design instructions will take heed of the basic species
characteristics and ability to respond to styling, it is the responsibility
of the owner of the tree to ensure it's health and vitality. If
a tree is not healthy or isn't growing strongly, it is always
better to delay styling of any kind.
Payments can be made via Paypal.com who accept
all credit and debit card payments online. Membership of Paypal.com
is not required to use their services.
