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In these videos, Jason explains his thought process when designing and styling a tree. Each video also includes a timelapse of the styling from the beginning to the finished bonsai.

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Jason Chan is a founding member of Bonsai Jidai, Southern California's premier school of bonsai. He serves on the board of the Golden State Bonsai Federation. He served for two years as the editor of GSBF's quarterly bonsai publication. He contributes articles to various bonsai publications and holds demonstrations for clubs and organizations.
Juniper Semi-Cascade Styling
In this video, I style Semi-Cascade Juniper. At the end of the video, I review the thought process involved while styling the tree and how you might apply it to your own trees.
Maintaining a John Naka Black Pine Bonsai
John Naka was considered one of the pioneers of American bonsai. He helped popularize the art in the United States beginning the 1950s. Two of his books, Bonsai Techniques I and Bonsai Techniques II, are regarded as two of the most important books covering the art of bonsai.
Styling Bonsai Timelapse: Pad Layers
In this video, I do a quick styling timelapse on a bonsai tree. I go over basic design elements, techniques for how to create a pad layer, and creating depth to your tree.
Bonsai Styling Timelapse: Literati Bonsai
In this video, Jason styles a Literati or Bunjin Style Juniper from raw nursery stock. Throughout the video, Jason discusses the thought process involved while styling the tree and how you might apply it to your own trees.
Wiring and Shaping a San Jose Juniper
In this video, I style a San Jose Juniper. I go over some basic techniques I use to lower branches. I also give tips on tricks that I use when styling a tree and how to reveal more in your bonsai tree.