"When most Americans think of bonsai — the craft of pruning and shaping small trees — they probably think of an ancient gardening craft practiced by lovers of Japanese culture.
Ryan Neil thinks it’s anything but."
Feature in The Oregonian
"Are you giving the tree what it needs? From a design perspective, are you respecting the visual boundaries of design? Are you creating something that's going to be beautiful? Are the lines beautiful? Is the form beautiful? Is the balance what it needs to be for that tree to be visually appealing? That's creating bonsai well."
Feature in The Conifer Quarterly
Feature in Portland Monthly
The Artisans Cup is the lead story in the September issue of Portland Monthly Magazine!
“Unless you’re totally numb to the natural environment, there’s something to identify with. Trees are an inherent part of civilization.”
American Shokunin on National Geographic Short Film Series
We are thrilled to share the news that our short film, American Shokunin, was chosen to be displayed in National Geographic's Short Film Series. So honored to be recognized by such an iconic institution that celebrates art & nature.
Feature in Esprit Bonsai
The Artisans Cup was featured in Esprit Bonsai!
"By Establishing The Artisans Cup, Ryan and Chelsea Neil have opened the way to a form of Bonsai Immersed in the culture of humankind and Nature."
Feature in Bonsai Focus
The Artisans Cup is featured in the current issue of Bonsai Focus!
"The Artisans Cup, the show which sets a new standard in presenting Bonsai."
Featured in Tatler Homes Magazine
Bonsai Mirai was featured in Tatler Homes Magazine.
"American shokunin Ryan Neil is reinventing the art of Bonsai by applying an innovative approach and pushing the limits of what bonsai can be."
