James R. & Kay

United States
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Travelling
Our next destination:
Ireland
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Husband and wife artist and social media influencer team who have been hosted and helped THREE of the chateaux in Escape to the Chateau: DIY. We are mellow and have steady, yet upbeat, personalities. We travel extensively and are brought in as professionals to help hotels and resorts as artists-in-residence or for creating murals and custom artistic services. Pro musicians/Producers with over a dozen published albums and singles of original music - featuring world famous musicians. We are Hotel Experts and Senior Contributors on TripAdvisor. We transform spaces and can bring social media attention and business to our hosts' businesses.
Interests
Music
Art & design
Drawing & painting
Charity work
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
As the original muralist for the Cabbage Patch Kids doll phenomenon, I started my career helping to catapult a small business & town into a worldwide success. It is now my and my wife's and my passion to travel the world and help other creatives with their businesses & building projects.

Our extensive social media reach ensures that the hosts we visit, get as much exposure to travel and art lovers, as possible.

We have helped hundreds of B&B's, hotels and resorts by creating murals, custom art, logo's and advertising, as well as writing copy for American/world markets. We perform Live Painting Exhibitions worldwide professionally, but would consider performing for a charity or community event that helps the host business.

Because we are 'specialists' in our field, we offer our services as Artists-in-Residence ... and do not participate in regular scheduling, rotation cooking-washing, or menial tasks - if this is a problem, please simply pass on our offer. Our needs/requirements are private room and bathroom with good wifi. We clean up after ourselves and ALWAYS leave places nicer than when we arrive :)

We are positive, professional, and happy of mood ... love to discuss ideas and offer our consultation that top corporations normally pay us well for. Workaway allows us to find the cool people, doing cool things, where we can volunteer to enrich.

Plenty of 5 Star work and character references from other hosts are available by request.

We are looking forward to sharing an adventure with you!

James and K
Age
67 & 69
What else ...
James: Live Painting Exhibitions that entertain guests / experience with building renovation & design - faux painting, etc. (no heavy lifting please) Webpage graphics or layout assist, brochure design. Known for large-scale murals and custom art for top companies, worldwide. Custom music and consultations.
Kay: Social Media Influencer with thousands of followers / Feng Shui home design skills - works with James on murals & trompe l'oeil - Hosting or speaking for events - can help market with X (Twitter) and Facebook, Instagram, etc.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  penicillin
- Special dietary requirements
  no cilantro / coriander but love most else

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1 Aug 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help our family at our castle ...)

Lola welcomed us as artists and we all worked together to create a vision for the chapel. She is full of positive energy which was infectious! Claude is our new "Auntie" and we loved our time here. We certainly would love to return. It is a unique building full of people who love art, culture and history. We consider this our home in S France now… read more

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15 Jan 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Day to day help with the ...)

We cannot say enough good things about the hosts and the chateau. As we poured our efforts into the projects here, respect and camaraderie were returned in the best ways. If you are focused, mature, hard-working and passionate about helping to restore and maintain a historic property, this is a great place for you. Roast dinners with everyone each… read more

(Excellent)

8 Dec 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Community of alternative ...)

Great creative environment, good people ... we had a blast helping develop ideas, and creating visuals for this company. Well worth a stay - bring your skills, a good work ethic, and be a part of something unique.

(Very good)

28 Jun 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Renovations in an arts centre ...)

Richard and Isabelle are two of the warmest and most welcoming people you would ever want to meet. It was an honor staying in Chantelle, seeing Richard's paintings progress, and sharing just a bit of their idyllic lifestyle. If everyone was like these fine folks ... the world would be a much better place.

(Excellent)

17 May 2017

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help renovate a Late Medieval ...)

A very unique experience in a quiet French village. The chateau is a place out of history, and it was great to see good people involved in keeping it alive. We had enjoyable social times and were able to offer some of our own insight, which was appreciated and immediately implemented. We would love to return in the future - the best to Sophie &… read more

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24 Dec 2016

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help out at my Florida condo ...)

Renee is a great conversationalist and host. This area of Florida is a gem to see and experience. We would not hesitate to return.

(Excellent)

11 Aug 2016

Left by Workawayer () for host (Small Medieval Moated Castle ...)

Genuinely great people! Our stay here was "epic". We made great friends with the other workaway'rs and made lifetime memories. Chris & Rachael welcomed us warmly and brought us in utilizing our specialty artistic skills. Could not ask for a better experience. We would not hesitate to visit again. Onward & upward :)

(Excellent)

19 May 2016

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us with Drawing a ...)

These hosts are fabulous people. We were treated well, fed well, and enjoyed privacy and great accommodations. The location is dream-worthy. Would not hesitate to return for a visit!

(Excellent)