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  • The Art of Bonsai | Documentary
    This documentary is about the art of keeping and growing miniature trees - known throughout the world as bonsai.
    It looks at bonsai from an artistic perspective, exploring the aesthetics of bonsai trees in an attempt understand why they demand so much value. It provides an insight into what goes into keeping a bonsai healthy and the years of dedication that bonsai artists and masters endure when caring for an artwork that will outlive them.
    Peter Chan
    from Herons Bonsai Nursery
    / heronsbonsaiuk
    Bjorn Bjorholm
    from Eisei-en
    / eiseienbonsai
    Nigel Saunders
    from The Bonsai Zone
    / nigelsaundersthebonsai...
    Darren George
    from GroBonsai
    / grobonsai
    Rafael Torres
    from Bonsaisense
    / bonsaisensepalma
    Phil Donnelly
    from Belfast Bonsai
    Special thanks to
    Daryl Coyle
    George O'Hagan
    Mark Cashman
    Music By
    Ecovillage
    A Documentary by Adam McCallion (2021)
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  • @IzonHow
    @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +24

    Thank you to everyone who helped me in making this Documentary! If you enjoyed, please be sure to leave a like and subscribe if you're new!

    • @t3dwards13
      @t3dwards13 Před 2 lety +1

      Very well done sir!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      @Danté T. Edwards Thank you

  • @TheBonsaiZone
    @TheBonsaiZone Před 2 lety +64

    Such an enjoyable video Adam, full of beauty and philosophy, it was an honor to be included! Congratulations!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +5

      Thank you very much Nigel. It was an absolute pleasure to have you in it 😀

  • @albertmiranda1826
    @albertmiranda1826 Před 3 měsíci

    Excellent!!! Great compilation of point of view and thoughts on Bonsai!!! Thanks for this documentary that definitely I'll revisiting constantly to keep focused on my Bonsai journey!!! BLESSINGS from PUERTO RICO!!!

  • @Neeko_Z
    @Neeko_Z Před 9 měsíci

    Love this vid 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @BlueJayBonsai
    @BlueJayBonsai Před 2 lety +4

    Great job Adam! I’m a friend of Nigel’s and he sent me this link. 👍

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you very much! 😄

  • @connorchapman4223
    @connorchapman4223 Před 2 lety +1

    I am surprised I did not see this till now. This is an amazing Documentary.

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden Před 2 lety +1

    That larch forest of Nigel’s with the stone steps is a beautiful masterpiece.

  • @bluekettle9060
    @bluekettle9060 Před 2 lety

    Spine tingling,it's amazing to see how s*** I don't know what to say a plant can derive these emotions n more to growers n on lookers I'm hooked 3 yrs in I,be surfed since I was 6 I'm 44 n it's a beautiful serinaty n bonsai has given me the same rush

  • @samanthasurovec4639
    @samanthasurovec4639 Před 2 lety +9

    You've managed to convey the serious love and devotion bonsai practioners have for their craft. Very well done! Glad you found a group of devotees to also help you on your bonsai journey!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you so much! This means a lot 😊 It was so amazing working with all of the artists and learning their methods of how they create works of art! (Possible bonsai channel coming...what do you think?)

    • @samanthasurovec4639
      @samanthasurovec4639 Před 2 lety +1

      @@IzonHow It sounds like a real passion project for you and could help others too! Go for it!

  • @DavesBonsai
    @DavesBonsai Před 2 lety +9

    After watching Nigel's last Bonsai Zone recently, he mentioned your documentary. I just watched it. Nice work. I look forward to searching up more of your videos that include bonsai. Again, nice work!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you very much! I may make a channel soon solely for bonsai! 😉

  • @natrjack965
    @natrjack965 Před 2 lety +2

    Really enjoyed watching this documentary thank you for sharing ..

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey, I'm glad you enjoyed it Michael 😊 Thanks for watching

  • @bonsaioni9737
    @bonsaioni9737 Před 2 lety

    THANK YOU!

  • @elementalbonsai
    @elementalbonsai Před 2 lety +2

    Great video ! They are all great bonsai enthusiasts! 👌

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Yes they are! Thanks for watching 😄

  • @jackandlute1570
    @jackandlute1570 Před 2 lety +3

    So glad Nigel mentioned your video. Such a pleasure to watch & enjoy. Thanks for your work in putting it together so well.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey! Welcome over from Nigels channel! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😀 Thanks for watching

  • @capriusacropoles2317
    @capriusacropoles2317 Před rokem

    Perfect reporting ... !

  • @jonathanaristone2468
    @jonathanaristone2468 Před 2 lety +4

    Well Done Adam, few people truly understand the devotion we put into our tree, and few also do not realize that the trees give back to us in so many ways.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Jonathan 😀

  • @disfrutandodelbonsai
    @disfrutandodelbonsai Před 2 lety

    magnífico vídeo con varios grandes maestros...

  • @MF-fc5vk
    @MF-fc5vk Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Perfect interpretations of bonsai. 😊

  • @careyreed6402
    @careyreed6402 Před 2 lety +1

    I love to see all the Bonsai Hero's all in one video. Thank you Guys for all you share with this community. I love it.😁

  • @nonaEmiliana9
    @nonaEmiliana9 Před 8 měsíci

    Ilove bonsai❤

  • @BackGardenBonsai
    @BackGardenBonsai Před 2 lety +1

    Great work Adam👍👍👍

  • @PlanetImo
    @PlanetImo Před 2 lety +4

    This was awesome. I loved it!

  • @RosarioCostanzo
    @RosarioCostanzo Před 2 lety +1

    A very beautiful documentary

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @raymondplodzien7459
    @raymondplodzien7459 Před 2 lety +1

    Well done with some of the greatest bonsai masters of our times!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much! They were so amazing to work with 😀

  • @aaronasissoard1098
    @aaronasissoard1098 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for putting this together 😮

  • @TheBonsaiGarden
    @TheBonsaiGarden Před rokem +2

    Watching this for about the 8th time Adam. The moments of stillness and slow, purposeful shots of the trees make this such a relaxing watch. I stole those techniques for my own videos 😊👍

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před rokem +2

      Aw nice Jason! Pace is everything in storytelling 😉

  • @MrFriskyWhiskey
    @MrFriskyWhiskey Před 2 lety +2

    Nice little Documentary. Short and sweet. Just like a lot of Bonsai.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for your kind words 😀

  • @MaybeBonsai
    @MaybeBonsai Před 2 lety +4

    Awesome documentary, I appreciate having people from different levels of the art!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 😃

  • @lvtbonsai416
    @lvtbonsai416 Před 2 lety

    Nice video 👍👍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @one_three_eight
    @one_three_eight Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @mattbrennan647
    @mattbrennan647 Před 2 lety +5

    Fantastic documentary!! I absolutely love your choice of contributors. My all time favorites. It’s my pleasure to both like and subscribe. Thanks, keep growing.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Hey Matt! Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed 😀 (They're my favorites too!)

  • @gaeangardensbyizabela
    @gaeangardensbyizabela Před 2 lety +2

    What a lovely tribute to the bonsai community, may it inspire more people to cultivate alongside the tree teachers

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I hope it does 😀

  • @jeffn9368
    @jeffn9368 Před 2 lety +1

    So glad I came across this. Awesome video. ...

  • @thebestgachatuberever3864

    Fun fact:
    While the word bonsai is of Japanese origin, the concept of this art form actually took root in China. Since the Yin and Zhou dynasties nearly 3,000 years ago, people in China have cultivated ornamental plants to imitate natural scenery within gardens - a craft known as penjing.

  • @user-nm4kp9pv8t
    @user-nm4kp9pv8t Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! What a great job, nice and smooth, awesome soundtrack. One admiration. Greeting from Russia, Izhevsk.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey thank you very much! Greetings from Ireland 😀

  • @danielgriffith7460
    @danielgriffith7460 Před 6 měsíci

    It warms my heart seeing so many familiar bonsai artist that insured me throughout the years in one video.

  • @loupizzo6452
    @loupizzo6452 Před 2 lety +2

    Great Job! You captured the essence of Bonsai and the Bonsai Artist's passion. Awesome!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much! 😀

  • @thegreenthumb6184
    @thegreenthumb6184 Před 2 lety +1

    Very good video on bonsai I really enjoyed it!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you :) Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @josephciaravino4115
    @josephciaravino4115 Před rokem

    I love hearing peoples’ philosophical takes on what bonsai is. It gets me thinking in fun and interesting ways. Thank you!

  • @WiLheLmPhoeniX
    @WiLheLmPhoeniX Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome documentary! All of the people whom I idolized in terms of the art of bonsai in one video... simply amazing and entertaining! Kudos Adam!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Wil, that means a lot 😄

  • @dk2614
    @dk2614 Před 2 lety +1

    Very well done

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Cheers! 😀

  • @ScottsVideos
    @ScottsVideos Před 2 lety +1

    Great Video Adam. :)

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you mr Scott Jones!

  • @aaryansetia9093
    @aaryansetia9093 Před 2 lety +2

    Came here from Nigel's channel! Love from Bharat

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety

      Welcome from Nigels channel!

  • @chain1984
    @chain1984 Před rokem

  • @victoriabrownfrank4328
    @victoriabrownfrank4328 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you this is a great video

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed 😊

    • @victoriabrownfrank4328
      @victoriabrownfrank4328 Před 2 lety

      @@IzonHow I am new to this not really sure of how to, these people that show you how they do it make it look so easy.

  • @brazendesigns
    @brazendesigns Před 2 lety +1

    So beautifully done! Thanks for making this

  • @Steves_Backyard_Bonsai
    @Steves_Backyard_Bonsai Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent documentary, and GREAT choice of bonsai practitioners!

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey! Thank you so much 😀 They were all so nice to work with - kind people as well as amazing artists!

  • @trevorbooth3876
    @trevorbooth3876 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you, fabulous ensemble for such likeable characters . We are lucky to have learned from them .

  • @aaryansetia9093
    @aaryansetia9093 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing documentary tbh!Loved it

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey! thank you very much! :)

  • @raulsanchezsalado8736
    @raulsanchezsalado8736 Před 2 lety

    Bonsai es el amor a la naturaleza da igual lo artístico que sea lo importante es amarlos.

  • @chriskay9581
    @chriskay9581 Před 2 lety +1

    You‘ve done an amazing job at sourcing from the experts; and on top of that, all of them are in my subscription as well! Music, pictures, language and the arrangement … top job!!! 👍🏻🪴👍🏻🪴👍🏻

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Chris, thank you very much!

  • @MrThomascor
    @MrThomascor Před 2 lety +1

    You did a great job! I think you really showed the love and caring we put in these trees.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @KAROLINAPOCHWAT
    @KAROLINAPOCHWAT Před 2 lety +2

    Very evocative video on bonsai. You captured the essence if it, not just the Wikipedia description. I hope you don’t mind if I post is as a resource on the Toronto Bonsai Society’s Bonsai 101 course resource page.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Hey thank you very much! Yeah sure!

  • @nile2566
    @nile2566 Před rokem +1

    when I clicked on this I did not expect to see my favorite bonsai youtubers being interviewed

  • @BillyBobJoeSnr
    @BillyBobJoeSnr Před 2 lety +1

    Love it, these guys helped me get through lockdown and really get caught up in the whole art of bonsai. Funny to see them being serious and absolutely no catch phrases apart from Peter's shirt.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks William! They helped me a lot too during the first lockdowns 😀

  • @gurkhasbonsai.7093
    @gurkhasbonsai.7093 Před 2 lety

    That's great sir Alot of love from Nepal 🇳🇵 I am also doing Bonsai this my 3rd year Running thankyou sir

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety

      Hi over there in Nepal! Love from Ireland 😀 I wish you all the best on your Bonsai journey!

  • @mayormaynot2873
    @mayormaynot2873 Před 2 lety +2

    Fan. Tas. Tic. 5 stars

  • @ApoorvPadhye
    @ApoorvPadhye Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing work, Adam! It was great seeing all my favourite Bonsai creators in one amalgamation of a very passionate work of art. I loved how wonderfully you have shot this as well. Wish you all the best.👍

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • @ChrisVidouras
    @ChrisVidouras Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice video Adam! I really liked the pacing and the sequencing of the clips along with the music. It really is a very beautiful endeavor, to train a tree. You are lucky you've discovered Bonsai in an early age! Congrats and greetings from Greece.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Christos for your kind words! I am grateful to have the opportunity to have discovered it now 😀 Greetings from Ireland.

  • @LucBAHL
    @LucBAHL Před rokem

    Rất đẹp

  • @madiganstieflerjohnson2955
    @madiganstieflerjohnson2955 Před 3 měsíci

    absolutely incredible! and great mini documentary - needs more female artists, though!

  • @mossbackbear
    @mossbackbear Před rokem +1

    Hooray for the algorithm! I wasn't even searching for this, yet here I am. Well done, Adam.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před rokem

      Aw nice! Thanks for watching it man!

  • @melz2743
    @melz2743 Před 2 lety

    Wow,😮3 of my favourite bonsai artist in one video. Wish Greenwood bonsai is also there👍🏽.

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety

      Hey thanks for watching! Who are your 3 favourite people? I watch Greenwood bonsai too!

  • @driverjamescopeland
    @driverjamescopeland Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm familiar with restrictive pruning of the stems and foliage... but I've yet to develop a knack for root pruning. I experimented with some American cedar and various spruce... but I can't seem to prune the roots correctly. I've been told the best way is not to prune, but to self retrain by twining the roots or binding them with wire. Does anyone else have experience with these methods?

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Hey! I do some root pruning things on my bonsai channel @notionbonsai
      You should also watch Nigel Saunders from the Bonsai Zone! He has great explanations on it too!

  • @igornoskov1345
    @igornoskov1345 Před rokem

    I missing Walter Pall in this video

  • @MichaelV1024
    @MichaelV1024 Před rokem

    ピーターは盆栽の達人です

  • @ishajac3637
    @ishajac3637 Před rokem +1

    Did I hear the gentleman correctly when he said Bonsai can command 20k-30k?
    Does that mean I could sell my creations?
    🥲

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před rokem +1

      You can! It takes a long time to create fine specimen trees though!

    • @ishajac3637
      @ishajac3637 Před rokem

      @@IzonHow I'm counting on it. There's nothing like the feeling you get from being at the beginning of somethings life and nurturing it year after year watching it grow and thrive. The best part of spring is when your garden wakes up after it's long winter nap. I have a Sango Kaku, not as a bonsai, (his name is Grasshopper) he was supposed to be a slow grower, 😄. He basically said hold my beer. I've tended to him branch by branch throughout his lifetime for 14yrs and he is my pride and joy.
      I now work at a tree and shrub farm that sells wholesale and retail. We specialize in Japanese Maples and Conifers of every size. This year I worked through the seasons with an eye to bonsai. I've collected a few that display stunning natural growth and movement. I've also rescued a few and am preparing them to become the swans they were meant to be. I am blessed to have a never ending supply of plants at my disposal to begin my journey into the art of bonsai.
      Thanx for responding and be well!
      From PA, USA

  • @RomanHardin
    @RomanHardin Před 5 měsíci

    Well done with some of the greatest bonsai masters of our times!

  • @humberto5889
    @humberto5889 Před 2 lety

    ❤️

    • @IzonHow
      @IzonHow  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching :)