7. This view has a good peak, and the "snow" is well distributed and beautiful. But it is not an easy stone to handle - in particular the heavy left side will be a challenge. Mas sketches the suiseki from all 4 sides to try different ideas and make sure the design works.

The development process for a suiseki - "The Cave". http://suisekiart.com/2008/06/05/the-cave/

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jtroth > 3. Looking at the side view, it has other problems. It's missing much of the back, and it would require a large piece of wood to make a daiza and fill it up. Also, it has bad "kamae" or seat - meaning that it does not lean forward (to the right in this picture) at the top and does not embrace the viewer.

jtroth > 4. What about putting it upright? It can be so nice sometimes to see the sharp cliff. But...

jtroth > 5. The side view is kind of boring and monotonous.

7. This view has a good peak, and the "snow" is well distributed and beautiful. But it is not an easy stone to handle - in particular the heavy left side will be a challenge. Mas sketches the suiseki from all 4 sides to try different ideas and make sure the design works.