Amanda

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Hey! I’m currently in Northern Peru - available for a last-minute Workaway placement. As a professional artist, I’d love to brighten up your space with custom murals, decorative wall art, or vibrant visual touches.
Drop me a message if you’d like to collaborate and transform your walls!

Creative, Conscious, and Ready to Connect

Namaste – Aloha – Buenos Días – Good Day!

I’m Amanda. Travelling again after a 4 year break. I’m a professional artist, designer, and art therapist who loves travelling, creating, and connecting with people and communities. Over the past 10 years, I’ve shared my skills worldwide—painting murals, building eco-projects, teaching workshops, and bringing colour and life to spaces.

Along the way, I’ve explored healing and spirituality—completing QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) and crafting my first shamanic drum—and written my memoir, Into the Light, sharing lessons and adventures from my travels.

Currently in Ecuador, I’m seeking creative, artistic, or community-based volunteer opportunities. I hope to share my skills while learning Spanish and connecting with South American culture and wisdom traditions.

What I Offer:
• Murals & Art Installations
• Art Therapy & Workshops
• Teaching & Community Projects
• Eco & Permaculture Work
• Hospitality & Guest Support

From Thailand to Peru, I’ve painted hostels, taught in the Amazon, crafted with wood and textiles, and supported plant medicine retreats. I’m hands-on, adaptable, and bring colour, energy, and heart to every project.

If you want someone creative, reliable, and respectful of your space and community, I’d love to collaborate.

With gratitude,
Amanda

Interesses

Ciclismo

Trabalho beneficente

Livros

Blogs

Astronomia

Praia

Animais

Yoga/bem-estar

Criação de vídeos

Vegetariano/vegano

Tecnologia

Sustentabilidade

Cuidar de plantas

Fotografia

Atividades ao ar livre

Naturaleza

Música

Montanhas

Idiomas

Jardinagem

Caminhada

Culinária e comida

Desenho e pintura

Dança

Faça você mesmo

Cultura

Camping

Carpintaria

Arte e design

Arquitetura

Idiomas

Idiomas
Inglês: Fluente
Espanhol: Iniciante

Mais detalhes sobre meu interesse em idiomas
I taught Art & English with limited Spanish speaking to the Sacha Wasi and Kichwa communities in Ecuador (see photos). I taught English to Chinese students online for two years during my time in the Açores and I am able to teach this to anyone who needs help to improve. I have a TEFL and I used to be an Art teacher. I am able to guide people through the art and any type of design process. I'd really like to improve my beginner Spanish and improve my beginner Portuguese.

Encontre um parceiro de estudo

Habilidades e conhecimento para compartilhar ou aprender

Conhecimento de:  

Manutenção geral

Vida na fazenda

Ajuda a cuidar da casa

Cuidar de animais

Hotelaria/turismo

Trabalho beneficente

Ajuda com computadores/internet

Fazer companhia para idosos

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Poso ensinar:  

Jardinagem geral

Projetos DIY criativos

Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

Projetos ambientais

Idiomas

Projetos artísticos

Ensino

Quais são suas habilidades?

A Creative, Open-Hearted Traveler Ready to Share & Learn

I try to live a simple, meaningful life, using my art as a way to travel, connect with people, and bring color to the world. My specialty is murals, If I am free to use my own painting style. I can transform spaces with vibrant, visionary artwork that tells a story and adds beauty to the environment (see the photos above for a small selection of my work).

For 22 years, I taught Art and Design Technology in high schools, helping young minds explore their creativity. I have also worked as an online English teacher, guiding students with patience and encouragement. I love sharing my skills, whether through teaching, painting, cooking, or creating something new.

I thrive in diverse cultural environments, enjoying the exchange of ideas, traditions, and stories with people from all walks of life.

I am passionate about cooking. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty and love working with projects that bring people together.

I am a happy-go-lucky, easygoing person, looking for meaningful cultural experiences and memories to add to my “book of life”. Every place I visit, every person I meet, and every experience I have adds another chapter to my journey, and I can’t wait to see where it takes me next. Who knows maybe if we meet, you might end up as a chapter in my next book.

Idade

50

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A Creative Soul with a Love for Connection & Craft

I have some experience in rebuilding and refurbishing houses, having spent three years renovating my own home. Through this process, I developed many practical skills working with wood and feel confident using both hand tools and power tools.

Due to a past injury—breaking my ankle in three places and now having metal plates and pins for support—I am unable to do heavy manual labor. However, I am still active and capable.

Beyond my creative and practical work, I am always exploring ways to deepen my connection to life. I am learning to play the djembe and was part of a drum circle, recently birthing my own shamanic drum for journeying and experiencing the profound energy of rhythm and vibration. I also practice yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.

Being in nature is essential to me—I find peace in swimming in the river or sea, breathing in fresh air.

I love to make up new recipes from food of the land. Starfruit Salsa is delicious.

I love being surrounded by awakened, mindful, kind, and joyous souls, who genuinely want to make the world a better place. I also cherish my alone time, as it allows me to recharge and stay in balance.

I bring a gentle and open-hearted approach to everything I do. I’m always drawn to people and places that inspire, uplift, and choose to live by the heart rather than by material wealth. While I am fully committed to giving my genuine help, I look for a healthy, respectful balance. I deeply value hosts who honour fair boundaries and view volunteering as a reciprocal exchange

Looking forward to where the journey takes me next!

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