Relaxing at the Bonsai Cafe

This colorful succulent growing in a rock is by Peter Landerloos. It’s from Bonsai Cafe. Bonsai Cafe I lifted the photos in this post from Bonsai Cafe. It features some pretty good bonsai from Western bonsai artists. Definitely worth a visit if you get a chance. It’s not very often you see a bonsai this size with such a massive trunk. It’s by Colin Lewis. Colin lives and runs his bonsai business (Colin Lewis Bonsai Art and Ho Yoku School of Bonsai) right here in New England. I think this sweet little Shohin might be a Needle juniper. It’s by … Continue reading Relaxing at the Bonsai Cafe

Suthin Sukosolvisit: Shohin Artist Extraordinaire

Suthin Sukosolvisit. The old pro at work. From the album, World Bonsai Convention 2009 by Candy J. Shirey. One of the very best Suthin Sukosolvisit is one of the very best shohin artists working in the West. He and Dara (Suthin’s kind and gentle wife) own Royal Bonsai in the Boston area, though your chances of finding him there are probably no better than 50-50, as he travels and teaches extensively. In fact, if you are looking for a someone to lead a workshop, give a demo, or do individual tutorials, you won’t go wrong with Suthin. Bonsai Cafe All … Continue reading Suthin Sukosolvisit: Shohin Artist Extraordinaire