Kerry O'Gorman

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About me

Gender Female
Industry Arts
Occupation part time florist, full time dreamer, most of the time creator
Location Sooke, B.C, Canada
Introduction I am an artist trying to make a living doing what I love.Sometimes its photography, sometimes needle felting, sometimes painting. I live on a five acre hobby farm in a rural area 45 minutes from Victoria B.C. I was a letter carrier for Canada Post for 10 years and after too many commutes and a few successful craft fairs, I decided to take the plunge and quit to pursue a life in the "starving artist" category. The holistic success has been tremendous. Living and learning along the way about myself, the world, the business of selling your wares and how it all affects you. Its all good.To have the gift of living where I live, and being able to walk amongst the trees and moss is a joy in my life. You can view some of my creations through my etsy shop at www.farmlass.etsy.com
Interests Walking with my dog Griffin in the woods, searching for inspiration in nature, food, swimming in the river, old stuff, beachcombing
Favorite Movies The Bounty, Happy Go Lucky, Out of Africa, In Bruge, Amelie, Wizard of Oz, The Ghost and Mrs Muir, The Secret of Roan Inish, Sophies Choice, Breakfast at Tiffiny's, Raise the Red Lantern, Heartlands, The Fox and the Child
Favorite Music Lisa Hannigan, Alexi Murdoch, Kate Rusby, Ray LaMontagne, Jackson Browne, bluegrass, Be Good Tanyas, The Waifs, Harry Manx, Bob Dylan, Bach, Jerry Jeff Walker, Big Mama Thornton, Sara Harmer, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dina Washington, Sly and the Family Stone, The Staples, Joni Mitchell, Sara Harmer, Miriam Makeba, Bob Marley, classical, bluegrass, blues
Favorite Books Awakening the Spine, Animal- Vegetable- Miracle, Her Fearful Symmetry, The Birth House, Water for Elephants, The Master Butchers Singing Club; Peace Like A River; The Prodigal Daughter; A Good House; The River Thieves; Petersons Field Guide to Western Birds; Bone, Stone and Antler; Beatrix Potter, The Forgotten Garden...always a new favorite to add

Radio wire is often used to make bird nests. What station do they listen to?

CBC playing 'The Be Good Tanyas' "The littlest birds sing the prettiest songs"