What started out as an interesting hobby back in 1983 has become a passion. Hello, I am Clark Marshal Long. I can recall being fascinated by the first Bonsai that was a gift from my sister June. The tree is gone now, but I have hung on to the pot for all these years. When Bonsai became a part of my life I had no idea of the admiration that I would develop over the years. I have always had an interest in art dating back to high school. I feel that Bonsai is a very creative art form along with another of my favorites interest horticultural. Bonsai is a way of life for me today. I love it! I enjoy spending time on my collection daily, I really do enjoy the time I spend in nature searching for the right trees to add to the collection.
Nature is the best teacher out there when it comes to inspiration and design, Its all in what you put into it to achieve great results, attention to details is such a huge part of the art of growing Bonsai.
Bonsai cultivation is a globally communicated art form, I am very thankful and appreciative for my good friend Alan Walker for taking me under his care back in the early 80’s, showing me the basics, allowing me to have full access to his wonderful library of great Bonsai books. I am also very thankful for the teachings/workshop I received from Vaughn Banting, David Degroot, Guy Guidry, Mas Ishi, Masahiko Kimura, Jim Barrett.I consider myself to be a self-taught artist.I feel very blessed to have gained and gathered so much knowledge over the years!
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