# John Naka Orange tree

- Link: https://www.reekersart.com/product/john-naka-orange-tree/
- Published: 2026-10-29T21:27:23+00:00
- Author: billy

John Naka is the father of American Bonsai. This print was created as a dedication
to this great man and teacher of a generation of American bonsai enthusiast.  In
this case it is an orange tree (fitting for our area) develop as a bonsai which 
survives today. To make an etching print you cover the plate with ink then remove
the surface ink leaving the ink in the etched area; i.e. intaglio process. This 
allows the artist to create detail lines, various textures and a look of age to 
the resulting print.  This print is one of currently ten different trees each with
it’s own story to tell. The hope is that the viewer of these prints get the feeling
of tree and/or the excitement of Bonsai; a living art.