Kirina Kelley

John LaFinch wrote:Are you a self-motivated person who is driven to be productive? If you have a family, is their health, education, and growth your number one priority? Can you work independently and live without a lot of other people's input and influence for your sense of self-satisfaction or do you need an intentional community for your sense of self-affirmation? Are you the type who wastes energy worrying about your next meal or dollar or do you just make things happen? Are honesty and integrity important values in your life? Do you have the energy to apply it day and night to a project, if need be, or do you just think you can? Do you have the ability and desire to learn and use a variety of skills?
Your place is beautiful and I was going to say I think I would be perfect but I do have tattoos. They don’t tell my life story I just love art and I started getting them to cover up scars from the abuse of my father. Good luck. I hope you find the right family.

I'm a 66 year old relic from the past who lives on 180 acres in southern Kentucky with wife. We are looking for someone or a family to grow and learn in the country lifestyle. We would prefer a family.  I have been here 40 years and have taken my ideals and drive and have worked my place into what it is today. We have orchards, gardens, landscaping, cattle, chickens, greenhouses, etc. We are Catholics so you must not be close minded to one's religious beliefs. We cannot provide you with an income only a place to live. We will assist you in any projects that you envision so you can earn an income. My wife and I both work in town for income. We have not monetized our farm to be financially self-sufficient. We are more food self-sufficient.


My main purpose in reaching out for the right individual is for me to be able to pass on some skills and assist someone in achieving their goals of living a rural life style. I do want to receive some labor for the living situation and am willing to financially back a project for a cut of the income. Besides farm oriented projects, I have a building that has some woodworking tools that would be a good situation for someone with that interest. There are Amish neighbors that reclaim barn wood and plane it. That style of wood  makes very nice pieces of furniture.

It takes a lot of practical effort and the ability to be able to grind out a self-sufficient lifestyle. One doesn't learn it while clicking on a phone for hours a day or becoming the best Google Gardener on the internet. I'm not looking for dependents. I'm looking for the thrill of watching someone or a family thrive and grow in the country.

I'm not interested in taking on someone's addictions, mental health issues or reading their life history on their tattoos. I don't want someone who is racist and thinks their group is better than another group based on color or belief. I believe you can do and think what you want but not necessarily on my 180 acres. I don't think the government has the answers for all our social needs. If you have an elitist attitude that leads you to believe that if people would live like you believe, the world would be wonderful, then another opportunity awaits you elsewhere.

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I am looking for a live work situation and I have a lot of experience running a farm and building. I was a home improvement contractor for 20 years and I love animals and taking care of them. I have a lot of gardening experience as well as care for rabbits, chickens, geese, horses and pets. I am skilled working with tools and building things that last. I am a perfectionist is my work and have excellent references. Thank you for your consideration. Also I already live in Arkansas. K

I am interested in learning and working with you. I have lived on two farms in last two years helping feed and water animals. Cleaning stalls. Helping in gardens. Staining barns and organized tack sheds. I have construction experience as I remodeled houses for 20 years. I love animals and I like the off grid life style. Looking forward to hearing from you. K

r ranson wrote:It seems that solvents are used a lot for underpainting to make it behave like watercolours.

Is there any reason I couldn't use watercolours?

Or if it needs to go darker, perhaps an ink wash?

You can use anything you want. There is a paint called duo which is all in one oil. Acrylic and watercolor. So it starts really thick like oil paints but they are water soluble, sorry I didn’t think of these before. The more water you add the thinner they get and the colors are really cool. I experiment all the time. I add paint to different glues to see what it does. I mix alcohol and watercolor inks. No rules no limits.

r ranson wrote:How stinky is oil painting?

Does it need to be dangerous to the health?  

When I watch people oil painting on youtube, they wear gloves or paint halfway outside to get fresh air.  What are the health risks and is it possible to avoid these?

Is there a way to do oil painting without stinky stuff?  

I use oil paints. I don’t know if any way to paint without the smell. I usually paint outside and stay away from open flames.
There is an artist in Arkansas that makes her own paints from flowers, different colored diets and plants. They are natural oil paints but the colors and all natural colors. You could look into that.

I have been looking for a place like this to live and work. I have been a home improvement contractor for the last 24 years and I have experience with farms and animals. My son who is 20 is wanting to join as well. He is good at hunting and prepping. Cutting down trees and cutting firewood. He is strong and loves animals and working outside. My email is queena1970@icloud.com contact me if you want to know more about us. Where is your place? We are willing to relocate. Looking forward to hearing from you.