Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I wouldn't mind a mini version of the trees in that huge bolder planting. That was stunning...and impressive. To see him next to it...was so amazing to have a visual on video. Wow!
The Art of Shaping a Bonsai Tree by Ryan Neil
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M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
No.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
I clicked on the 9/11 memorial tree video. Interesting.
Not that.....well, that's politics.
Same as Bonzai!
Sorce
Not that.....well, that's politics.
Same as Bonzai!
Sorce
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
I have watched about ten other videos on the Nat Geo site and there are some interesting ones for sure.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Not everyone has to be a cynic if they belong to this forum..
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
The title suggested he would talk about shaping a tree. Seemed to me to be about his experience and what shaped his views and approach. The "Armstrong" comment? I'm merely alluding to the similarities among all individuals with very focused goals. And having the resourses available to completely channel all one's energy towards achieving said goal. No malice towards the subject profiled, like I said, I thought it would be about actually shaping a tree!! If it came across as cynical, that surely was not my intent.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Okay, let's put the film in perspective for a moment. The Art of Shaping a Bonsai is a title that National Geographic gave it for their short video series. The actual title of the film is American Shokunin (craftsmen/artisan). The film appears to be made to promote The Artisans Cup. On a personal level, I can relate to the feelings Ryan expresses throughout the film. I've not heard many in our community express those feeling so eloquently. I plan on creating a study group locally and this short film will start things off. It will be interesting to see how folks not familiar with bonsai view it.
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jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Timely and interesting read in light of recent posts: http://craftsmanship.net/the-bonsai-kid/
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
How so?
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
That's what she said!
Paulpash
Masterpiece
Oregon seems to be becoming the Omiya Village of the states. Should the next phase be the same apprentice system they have in Japan???
jriddell88
Omono
If bonsai is an art form how can it be mastered..........that is bold
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
More specifically Portland, OR = Omiya.
And, the 'next phase' has been going on for several years now.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
In my opinion, it has been a bit exhausting hearing the interpretations from others about Ryan's motives behind the Artisan's Cup. To hear his story and what drove him to create one of the most anticipated and talked about bonsai events in years was an "Ah Huh" moment for me. The interview is in his own words so you either believe him or you don't. I'm a believer and an admirer for what it's worth.
Vin
Imperial Masterpiece
Very cool!
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
...and very rich parents....
Anybody notice the scores from the judges for the artisans cup? was there a tie for third? 4 & 27
http://www.theartisanscup.com/blog/2015/9/27/the-results-are-in
http://www.theartisanscup.com/blog/2015/9/27/the-results-are-in
Ahh, well, no doubt, but coming to know Ryan, even in a cursory way, his pride and shrewdness undoubtably threw a governor on just how much her family money and influence would be involved. I think Chelsea's high standards of how to do business, faith in her beau, and personal sophistication was the primary influencers....but now I am flat gossiping I guess. One thing for sure is as standards rise in bonsai, good material, good teaching and good associated stuff will (has) become vastly more valuable and this, my dear Smokette, will become the primary symptom of the change.
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