Am I right in assuming that what you refer to as a natural look generally consists of a significantly straighter trunk than the pictures of your tree would indicate?  If that's the case, you'll have to work to correct the unnatural movement in the trunk of your tree.

As for the style where foliage is at the extremity of the branches, its often referred to as the Poodle style.

I think you need to consider correcting the trunk before you worry about any branches.

unfortunately, this tree has more promise as topiary than bonsai.  That can be fixed, but it's going to take alot of work.

Thank you all for your input as I do appreciate your time and expertise regarding Bonsai.  I've learned a great deal from posts and photos in other topics within this site.  Very nice of you all indeed!

I didn't expect suggestions that this could become a museum quality piece. Of course not with a $59 piece in a plastic pot.  I've received expert advice from some of you on how to go about modifying the existing tree and with as much reading as I've done on this subject, actually understood the realistic and creative suggestions.  I also appreciate the general history of this tree style and how purists may cringe when forced to view one.  I didn't purchase it for that S shaped trunk style as much as the overall bark and leaf appearance.  

I actually like the little tree very much just as it is.  I had to ask about further development of "natural" qualities in case it were to be had without major modification and making for a happier tree.

I've decided to leave the tree as it is and continue to take great care of it.  This one will still receive the same care I would of showered a thousand dollar specimen.  I'll be leaving it to develop further with less pruning for now and let it fatten up a bit as well.

The tree, as it is today, is a product of it's man-made forced environment (unfortunate or not)

I was drawn to it as a whole but oddly entertained by it's leaves which it seems to have many of.  The leaves and trunks of these Chinese Elm are now my sorta thing when it comes to Bonsai.  I love them all but that Elm is really appealing to me no matter what shape they come in.  I'll be acquiring more of the ulmus parvofilia variety IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES in the near future.  Yep, I love those Elm.

I understand this tree and it, seemingly understands me.  If it can't help break rules of bonsai etiquette because of the way it was forced to grow and develop against it's natural will, has exposed roots and curved angles disapproved by some, is labeled sloppy, and generally lacks show piece qualities, then, Me and this great tree have a lot in common.    

Not having the lineage of show quality trees will never be the tree's fault but will sure be treated here as one that does.  I must say that I still love this species in all shapes and sizes.  

[Choir Sings]  We're glad it worked for him and them.......

Again, thank you all for the insight as it allows me to move on with my obsession with this and similar Elms just as they are and come into my custodial possession.  

I'd go here: http://www.bonsaismiths.net/contact.php .

hi there,

I would like to propose another option...
you can do an air layering just above the buttom strong twist, or simply add more soil so that the unnatural curve will become root