2018 BSOP Rendezvous - Sierra Juniper Demo

Unlike traditional bonsai demonstrations, it’s not a race to the finish with this unique tree. Watch as Ryan explores the fundamental structure of a rugged yamadori Sierra Juniper that is sure to be a monumental composition. Held at the 2018 Bonsai Society of Portland Rendezvous.

[@yahhoo68]

I just got permission from the forestry service to get my own yamadori rocky mountain juniper tree here in bc. I'm super excited and looking forward to having a tree that's hundreds of years old that I've collected myself. I'm new to bonsai and watching and listening to Ryan has been very insightful and has inspired me to learn and create. Just want to thank you for sharing and letting us learn the finer points of bonsai that very few people will share freely.

[@iamnemo1107]

I've never heard Ryan open up about the rejection he felt after returning to Japan, and then using that as the impetus to forge his own path and create this journey we're now on. Really appreciate you sharing that.

[@gustavfranklin]

word.

[@pecintabonsailumajang1354]

@@gustavfranklin mcccc!c?cccccc

[@mr.ferntastic2257]

My classmate in my bonsai class told me about your website and channel. I been doing bonsai 3months now.all I think about is bonsai. I'm obsess with it.i got almost all the tools. Wasn't cheap.....all made in japan Lol but I just want to say that I love everything you are doing for bonsai. Also I join your tier 3. I think you are going to take American bonsai to the top. And I hope I can Be part of it. I'm dedicating my life to this art.

[@banjopete]

Mr. Ferntastic ,bet you don’t.

[@deucefiji4989]

just checked out your youtube video, man I love you bonsai collection, great work.

[@nadmiet7733]

Likewise ❤

[@dianadiehl]

I really appreciate the acknowledgement of the interplay between the photosynthetic dynamic of growth patterns and the influence of environmental forces of the wind. The intelligent application of a strategy that incorporates these in the design makes so much sense.

[@abidingdude222]

Love that explanation about how Ryan busted out of his conventional bonsai thinking... Real, real life and I tend to agree that art form is fluid.. I am happy Ryan brought an American style to the Art... We should have that.

[@alexbiggs8131]

Process over final result, the most awkward branch is the most important branch, nature of environment on the tree ( fan versus tip)

[@kamalas7863]

I discovered recently mirai bonsai and its been an enriching experience listening and following Ryan. Learning a lot about opening up the plant and identifying the most important branch !

[@aryaputri1865]

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[@dickmcshan9778]

Another excellent, educational, and entertaining presentation. Cheers, Dick from Vancouver.

[@thetaeater]

He is actually thinking like a tree vs what a human would like the tree to be. This is very helpful. I have been making Bonsai off and on for years but I'm always super self conscious about people watching me or judge what I did. I always feel like the competitiveness and all these rules make this an intimidating hobby to get into.

[@ericdunlop4780]

I really appreciate all the knowledge you are sharing, your lessons are easy to watch and follow as well as being extremely informative, please keep it coming

[@seaspoke]

WOW! I hope these club members realize how fortunate they are to have such a brilliant, master teacher at their disposal! I wish I lived in Portland just for this reason!!

[@scharfaced]

I always thought Ryan was a too intense but now I completely get it. Cool backstory!

[@alexanderwebb3424]

Best bonsai demonstration ever!!👌

[@MrYoumitube]

Taiga said in an interview, in Japan as the Oyakata you almost need your apprentice to hate you to get the best out of them. It's total respect towards you Oyakata and under Kimura, you are always an apprentice with him and never on an equal level. He is everything!

[@gustavfranklin]

_this_ ryan is awesome. I've sometimes had a hard time with his teaching style, but I just watched this beginning to end. a little less polished but a lot more passionate, honest, open and engaging! just lovely. lots of deep knowledge.

[@BrokenSofa]

Really liked that part about how ryans relationship with his teacher, different cultures and how that ties in to the ebb and flow of everything.

[@michealdescande9320]

I am a south African and I find it hard to stay away from the flat top. It's home and comfort for me like Ryan said

[@AtTheHeartOfItALL]

Been following you for a few years now; hope to one day meet you and talk bonsai lol

[@brucetharp7610]

Ryan's disclosure in this video conveys the insight, intelligence, sensitivity, and complexity of a true artist. I think I am experiencing a young artist going through his evolvement. I am now a serious fan of Ryan's work.

[@brightideas9007]

only just getting into bonsai I’m from the uk and you are teaching me a lot just want to say thanks

[@69juamex]

Excellent video and information.

[@hectordehesa2118]

By far the best of the best. absolutely love mirai

[@rivansyahstory6996]

Good beautiful 👍👍👍👍

[@darkotanko4650]

I enjoj watching your videos as I had been enjojed during the demonstration in Neulanders trophy. Thanks!👍

[@lenggongsunardi5065]

This is a good teacher for me,thanks for the lesson, and educations

[@UjunggebangTV]

🙏

[@UjunggebangTV]

🙏

[@UjunggebangTV]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@stancefraternity2641]

Is it possible to play soft music on stage old chinese and japanese instrumental music. It will really compliment your talent and artistry.

[@dial218]

Amazing story of Master and Apprentice hidden in this video. I wouldn't be surprised if Master Kimura purposely rejected Ryan to force him to be the Master he is today. In many fields, I have often seen the top Apprentice handled the mantle from the Master, but they merely repeat what they learned, instead of going on to push boundaries. Sometimes, creativity and genius comes from pain and suffering. I could imagine Kimura in his final days, writing a letter to his favorite Apprentice.

[@paolomh113]

Yea I think the same but I can see big cultural differences, I mean that in general I like what they do but not how they are. Also been a foreign my self I know that at the end of the day ''once a foreign always a foreign''.

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Good job Ryan!

[@dustyschoen8938]

Yes!!!! Finally, full contact bonsai demos!

[@waterlover]

Great stuff to be learn

[@chisassinrollyoass2271]

Would like to say that I've yet to do my first bonsai but I've been watching videos religiously. I watched every minute of this and was very intrigued how you went about piecing it together. Awesome job. And ty for putting this out there. I ordered my first few bonsai tools and can't wait to get started

[@lenggongsunardi5065]

God job my friend❤️👍👍👍

[@johnthemameguy4672]

Love this..

[@SutadiYT80]

Amazing for Bonsai

[@KathyDuncan9]

Absolutely amazing!!!

[@donpatrig5060]

Fantastic presentation , great camera work , felt like I was there doing some of the work myself. Beautiful sunlight.

[@benparkinson8314]

Ryan, what should the new name for this art/craft be? Maybe moving away from a literal description to also include the other accent plants? 'Culturally significant plants' is what they are to me but might not roll off the tongue. It doesnt mention the container though it would include yamadori and urbandori??? For me this new name idea is a way to conect this wonderful art/craft deeper into a new cultural caretaker... If you will.

[@Tarmantarmant]

Nice video....

[@chrisbanner7551]

I watched this video for 3 hours straight thinking there was a little hair on my screen next to Ryan 😂😅

[@patriciaspell2569]

These trees always remind me of those around the Grand Canyon, when we visited there in 2007.

[@anthonycox1870]

amazing video mate

[@sophiaangelini4368]

i will remember what was said about telling the Tree's story.

[@hectordehesa2118]

Gotta love that “fuck it!”

[@WiryaCarita]

Great tutorial...🤝👍👍

[@matthewkizziahcuzia...gott9632]

It would be nice to see an update on how this turned out.

[@alexanderportolov]

He did a follow up video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4WQlYWpg56Fp7s

[@BonsaiFamily]

inspiration

[@vktesla]

I still dont know how people complain to do any of these subjective art forms "right". I mean i like hearing this stuff, but lets be honest, he's teaching and showing us what properties HE finds appealing and what HE likes, its certainly not "correct". He continually talks about making it natural, but that tree looks nothing like a large natural juniper, for example. Again, I love the ideas hes talking about and certainly knows more than me, but this seems more like one of those hobbies you take a little here and a little there until you find out what YOU like, as theres no way it can be done "correct".

[@samyoel5384]

Watching advanced bonsai tutorials isn’t for you then I guess

[@MoysLintang]

Nice sharing 👍👍👍 God bless you

[@christiansanchez1486]

Who else thought that the decrotive desk piece in the background was an eyelash on your screen and spent the first minute trying to blow it off

[@minxer]

Are you talking about one of the many rolls of wires on the desk?

[@christiansanchez1486]

@@minxer is that what those where looked like decrotive paper weights to me

[@minxer]

Yeah sometimes with bonsai wire is used to train the tree to grow in a different direction

[@christiansanchez1486]

@@minxer I know I've been in the hobby for some time

[@wtflol6969]

@@christiansanchez1486 Bonsai is the practice of artificially dwarfing a shrub or tree, Chris.

[@Michimama60]

Thank you for pronouncing the word Bonsai correctly!

[@colinmacdonald537]

My lord that are a tough crowd

[@onicaengelbrecht289]

Man that was a tough crowd !

[@MMbalibonsai]

Nice video, warm greating from bali bonsai

[@CanalSamuraiBonsai]

AMAZING!!!!

[@TejaJaensch]

Boom! Thanks Ryan and team! Love it!

[@hectordehesa2118]

Never saw the final result of the lab project!

[@nosochkitv]

Спасибо

[@AdefBsOfficial]

Very good your bonsai 🇮🇩

[@antoniopacheco4861]

What would you think of one seed juniper. Is it a high elevation tree species.

[@maplejapanese9375]

Excelent!!!

[@aycish]

I Like this videos bonsai

[@nancyfahey7518]

That looks like my grey owl juniper. Not the age but the color.

[@user-vm7db1gn6k]

Nice walking country!

[@nasadongkochannel119]

Saya suka bonsai nya... You can 👍

[@OppoA-nn8ej]

good beatifuul..👍

[@san_bat_ca_mau_69]

like.

[@bondheschannel6461]

Good 👍 Salam kenal dari indonesia

[@soberhippie]

Are there any updates on this tree?

[@alexanderportolov]

He did a follow up video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4WQlYWpg56Fp7s

[@bonsaikrcchannel-lo7nh]

👍👍👍

[@BonsaiFamily]

👍👍💪👍

[@MickeyGooner]

The Trophy is a 20 minute drive from my home so yeah I’ll be there this year 😬

[@bonsaihaidubai297]

Đẹp qúa

[@andersnrregren9087]

Live sculping of a live sculptur

[@badrunbonsai7435]

Luar biasa sagat bagus sekali mastet

[@lawangbonsai7407]

Nice😍😍😍😍

[@mamanmeongbonsai3541]

Mantap salam dari indonesia

[@aliansikita6655]

Like..🇮🇩🤝👍🏽

[@yoteslaya7296]

Lol the lady thought this was "thousands of years" old

[@ari01e]

oke

[@colinmacdonald537]

Yay verynjce

[@mainansonia]

mantap sekali

[@DihSiapa]

CGI?

[@adventurermchannel5204]

Thank you for pronouncing the word bonsai correctly

[@rizkyrijzalbonsai6990]

Mantap kawan👍👍👍

[@BONSAICERIACHANNEL]

Mantap👍👍👍🙏

[@Nizzon.]

Bummed we didnt get to see the final design.

[@rhysbertrand8903]

the final design wont be ready for years

[@javierricaud9182]

I think that he explained and freed our imagination to proyect the final result, because he finished the first branch, the posterior branch already naturally placed, the second branch and the apex might be just a theme about the flow of the foliage. I reasently learn an art therm aplyed in bonsai that's called focal point. And in these case the focal point is the complete live vane and dead wood, he left exposed.

[@javierricaud9182]

Every aspect and step in the bonsai dysign is just subject of study, and I although would like to se how the entire three wired looks like.

[@alexanderportolov]

He did a follow up video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4WQlYWpg56Fp7s

[@misrobonsai1773]

Mmpir boskuh..salam satu hoby..👍

[@Airel17]

Best learning lesson here for me is never put anyone or anything above God. Man kind is easy to forsake you and God says he’ll never forsake us. It’s sad that you allowed that to happen. I understand striving to do a good job and wanting to please the people you look up too. But there’s only one God who reins over everything and through his Son Jesus Christ we can have salvation. I’m not trying to be judgmental of you or if you believe in another God that’s your decision. We have free will. I enjoy your lessons and learn so much from your videos please keep up the hard work and sharing your knowledge and hopefully you’ve given some thought to the knowledge I’ve shared as well. May God bless you and open your hearts to receive his message. And keep up the great work in American Bonsai!!!

[@Airel17]

I find it ironic that the cameraman’s name is Jesus as well. Because Jesus is always watching.

[@adrianagorska6779]

Hi

[@osmanyenisen7082]

İklim extremlesir !😮 Yaşam ütopik leşi r! 😮 🐝Juniparian farkı daha da belirgin leşir 🐝 ❤️32❤ 🐝🇹🇷🐝

[@osmanyenisen7082]

🐝 juni parian 🐝

[@BONSAICERIACHANNEL]

Hadirrr om🙏🙏🙏

[@Putra_mulyadi]

Salam satu hobi

[@osmanyenisen7082]

🐝 Aryan 🐝. Tuzruhu ver ona bal damlatir sana. 🐝🇹🇷🐝

[@BenitoCodreanu]

Bone-sigh, huh?

[@ahmadudin5721]

Ok

[@neliaberganio4858]

QS

[@RocketGlitch]

Pretty damn good talk until Ryan started diving too deep into pseudo-religious concepts about tree energy

[@wtflol6969]

It was pretty mild lol

[@chrislecky710]

it does not just apply to the most recent it applies to every relationship I have ever had, if my most recent is guilty of this so are they all. so I'm better off moving on entirely because they are all as bad as each other.....big relationship ambitions like children and marriage without any of the skill sets or mentality to sustain such things,,,, Just because you can produce child doesn't make you an adult,,,,,,

[@aGood250]

I tried to wipe the eyelash from my phone screen