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The photo below illustrates my vision for this project. To achieve this, I
will begin by slightly adjusting the tree’s tilt during its next repotting.
Subsequently, I will then make structural adjustments to gently open the
closed curve. This new angle will also highlight the final curve just before
the foliage .
About the Author: Carmelo Bonanno, an
IBS-certified bonsai instructor, founded In
Arte Bonsai to share his expertise in bonsai
cultivation and education. Trained at the IBS
Bonsai Time school under Giorgio Castagneri
and Japanese masters like Minoru Akiyama,
he now teaches and promotes bonsai art
through his collaboration with Noaro Nursery
in Camporosso, Italy. Since 2018, In Arte
Bonsai has offered in-person and online
courses, along with high-quality bonsai
and materials, making bonsai education
accessible to enthusiasts worldwide.
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