About Me
Basic Information
- Gender
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Male
- Birthday
- 28/05/1976
- About me
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Heir to a tradition of Penjing and trained as an aquaculture engineer, I have been specializing in training Bonsai techniques from seedlings, cuttings, layering to grafting for more than 22 years in France.
Currently, I’m focusing on my main activity of creation of unglazed figures or mudmen bonsai figures, another art associated to Bonsai-penjing for over 1400 years. The figures are carved in stoneware clay and baked between 1000 and 1250 °C. Each piece is unique and bears the seal of the author. These figurines will soon be available to bonsai enthusiasts and collectors.
Contact Information
- Country
- France
- Website
- http://www.lotus-bonsai.com/
Education
- College / University
- University Montpellier III, France
- Graduation Year
- 2005
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2 days ago
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo 20130519_144627 (1024x768)
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A bit hard to spot the tree in this picture with all the luscious green growth! However its a very healthy looking planting. The large expanse of the same moss might be made a little more interesting
03:48 PM
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo 20130519_144729 (967x1024)
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Now would be a good time to winter prune. This means to cut back the twigs to 2 buds. This increases ramification. Its a good idea to do this sort of pruning about 1 week or so after the leaves have d
03:47 PM
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo 20130519_144620 (1024x768)
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Looking very healthy Nathan!
03:46 PM
1 week ago
Terry Erasmus added 47 new photos in Autumn in Japan 2012 album
These are some images from our trip to Japan in Autumn 2012. The people of Japan enjoy a feast of colour each Autumn with the Japanese maples in brilliant yellows, oranges and reds. I hope you enjoy t
May 19
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-020
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I haven't watched any videos on carving to be honest. I will definately take a look at these. This is also the first tree I ever carve. My previous experience with carving was with normal pieces of wo
May 13
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-024
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Great, yeah would like to see some new growth on this thing especially as I cut most of it off now! :(
May 13
2 weeks ago
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-024
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I am happy with the progress. I think I may need to remove one of the branches on the right, but for the moment I will leave them. I will need to leave the tree now to settle again and also for the ve
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-020
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the same side, after carving.
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013
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the side before carving was started.
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-021
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after carving the stump
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-015
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the recess is now hollowed out more and to allow drainage the hollow which was already through to the front is increased in size.
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-009
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this natural hollow at the rear will be increased in size....
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive carving 11 May 2013-003
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A good, sharp set of chisels is very useful for carving.
May 11
Terry Erasmus added 17 new photos in Collected olives album
Recently collected olives from the Koega development zone in PE. Its been a couple weeks since I collected these trees and I notice the one has started to shoot new leaves. So far so good......
May 11
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo IMG_1488
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What Darren states is all correct however in my experience there are also hidden costs which accumulate very rapidly. For instance although it is not difficult to get the certificate in Japan, provide
May 10
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo IMG_1485
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Now you are just showing off ok! We get the message, your pines have small needles.
May 10
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo IMG_1491
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Either you have giant hands or these needles are pretty darn small Darren, well done :)
May 10
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo image
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Hi Emile, as we chatted the other day....the soil mix is very organic and will retain too much moisture which could lead to roots rotting and dying. It should be in a faster draining mix. Now would no
May 10
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Ballito Club demo
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Gary, wish you were able to make it for our monthly meeting this month. The person who was meant to do the talk on Penjing has declined. Its the third Thursday of every month........
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Flase olive 2/1
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As you say Brett, lots of new development. Looks great! aside from the cable ties of course :)
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Big Olive sketch 2
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Brett, on second thoughts.... why not develop the tree with the deadwood on top as you have the material. Then you could always eliminate it later. Eliminate it now and its no longer an option. To add
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive makeover
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Thanks Gary. Yes I will need to remove a couple of the lower branches however I would like to do a lot of carving on this tree. I am trying to get some time to sketch out what I want to do with the tr
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Penjing Demo
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What sort of glue are you using Gary? I know in some of the books I have seen a "cement" being used. If the glue is permanent is it possible to move the stones in later years should you decide to chan
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Penjing Demo
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How do you safely cut the rocks Gary? Angle grinder with diamond cutting disc or what? I have heard some people saying they take rocks to be cut at a stone mason, however I am not sure how willing the
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Buddleja - Slanting
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Great development Gary. Its becoming an exciting tree this. Are you going to taper/carve the jin at the top before the foliage develops too much and you run the risk of damaging it should you do it la
May 09
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo Big Olive sketch 2
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Not to disagree with Gary but I think it breaks the outline of the canopy in an unsettling way. However I can understand why Gary likes it, his role model is Kimura and Master Kimura loves to do this
May 08
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive makeover-002
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I like this as the front at the moment.
May 08
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive makeover
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Just above the fresh cuts on the back trunk is at a height of 1m from the soil surface. I would like to reduce it a little more than that still.
May 08
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive makeover-006
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Some deadwood inspiration to refer to while carving
May 08
Terry Erasmus added a new comment on the photo olive makeover-004
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Some deadwood inspiration to refer to while carving
May 08