This is my 2nd (and more successful) Cascade styled juniper that I'm working on. a picture from last year, then a few updates before/after today's work. Shortened it some actually to put more motion into it. Plan to move it into it's first pot very soon as the weather continues to warm.
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After last year's work in late mid August.
Today before work begins.
Wire off except for last bit that is giving the main branch a Bend inwards. Rotated slightly to find it's new front.
Some pinching done, new bend at the bottom to give more Depth and better motion.
Top a little more refined, Direction to apex given for now.
Bottom given a little depth; firm direction for the rear to go.