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Big Joe Galgoul

Hometown: Pasadena, California

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How long have you been interested in bonsai?

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I got interested in bonsai by going to the California Bonsai Society show at the Huntington Library several years ago and I got bit by the bonsai bug ever since. I actually joined Baikoen Bonsai Club before knowing anything about bonsai. After couple club meetings I thought to myself I better get some practice under my belt. Asking around the club members I found out that Lindsay Shiba was teaching a beginner's course at his nursery. I have been studying the art of bonsai since 2010 with Lindsay. 

Do you have a specialty, resource or method that you would like to share?

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As a method to make yourself a better bonsai artist. I suggested you take classes or lessons from different instructors to help you develop your trees. Each instructor will have a different lens and point of view on maintaining and developing your trees. These differences in style and approaches will help you professionally grow in the art.

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What other hobbies do you have?

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Playing with grandchildren, Fishing, Working on classic cars and going to car shows.

What are your favorite type(s) of trees?

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Maples

Oaks

Elms

Unique and unusual trees

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What are your favorite bonsai style?

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Chokkan - Formal Upright

Moyogi - Informal Upright

Sokan - Twin Trunk

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