LET’S GROW!
Brian Anthony
About Me:
A quick introduction from your mate down under, name is Brian Anthony and have always had an interest in picturesque scenic landscapes and also studied graphic design in my early years of adulthood. During my early 20s the social scene for me was on the motorcycle up the Old Road or at the Creek doing laps around the track, I’d be at the latest music events and night clubs and attend the occasional art exhibition or contemporary hip-hop dance class or competition in the city, I was busy and hadn’t moved out of home till the age of 30 and became a Dad shortly leaving the nest.
My partner thought it was a good idea to buy me 2 Bonsai trees from a store called Aldi, she called me, sent a few pictures over WhatsApp and discussed which one suited our home. It was a great idea! The next day I was at another Aldi store picking up 2 more and by that weekend I found a local Bonsai nursery 22 minutes from where I lived at the time.
And the journey starts …
In 2017 enrolled to the School of Bonsai – Beginners class – https://www.schoolofbonsai.com.au – head teacher Clinton Nesci.
School of Bonsai show in October 2017 – received first place in Beginners exhibit, now I’m deep.
Spectator at Koji Hiramatsu workshop at Ray Nesci Nursery.
2018 – School of Bonsai – Intermediate class – head teacher Evan Marsh.
Spectator at AABC 31st National Bonsai Convention in Melbourne with Bjorn Bjorholm.
Bonsai workshop with Jan Culek at the Universal Penjing Conference at the National Arboretum, Canberra.
2019 – School of Bonsai – Advance class – head teacher John Cardy.
Spent 2 weeks between February and March at Hiramatsu Syunsyoen, Takamatsu under the supervision of Evan Marsh and Hiramatsu family.
Shohin intensive and Bonsai workshop with Koji Hiramatsu at the AusBonsai Studio, Parramatta.
Bonsai workshop with Ryan Neil at the World Bonsai Masters event, National Arboretum, Canberra.
I am a passionate Bonsai enthusiast, a casual photographer / videographer who can appreciate a good edit, and can turn up or wind down with a glass of single malt.
If you would like to get in touch, please email
Ohayo Gozaimasu
Beautiful winter morning at Hiramatsu Syunsyouen on my first visit to Japan, followed by coffee then wiring.
February 2019