Have you stayed in touch with any of the kids you've taught over the years?

I hope you write a book. I was in the Peace Corps in Africa but nowhere near as integrated with the local people as you were. I remember being absolutely blown away by our supermarkets when I returned. I'm very impressed by your stamina and courage!

Why do you return to "civilization"?

Wow….you are so incredibly brave. I’m in complete awe!

How did you get to stay with them? What was the process you took to get permission to live with the nomads?

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My art is always evolving. I just want to explore and share. There is inspiration everywhere around us and the world is filled with light and colour.
I just go with my heart and keep painting. Not everything is perfect but I am always painting. You will know the magic when you do it.
Sometimes I work on pieces for years. They evolve as I do.

Sharing is the key to happiness.

Yes! We have done many fundraisers over the years. The proceeds go to art supplies.
This is part of what we are featuring in the documentary. Our work has build kitchens at orphanages and schools, water filtration, and more. Every year I go back I bring money from the art that has been sold in Canada. The kids are wonderful artists and Canadians really appreciate this. Always more than can be done.
Proceeds from the Kickstarter campaign will go to the schools if we hit our goal.

I love your reply and question!! Eating is one of my favourite things to do in Cambodia.

I love the duck in Siem Reap!!
Amok curry on the river is wonderful.
And the fresh coconut! I want to be there now!

There are so many special children I have met along the way. They all fill me with joy.

One student from 2012 went on to start a successful graphic design and video production business that is thriving in Siem Reap.

How do they pay tax?

What message do you think the people you lived would want you to share with us?

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Have you encountered unusually gifted beginner artists in your travels? As a teacher myself, it’s always a pleasure to meet someone with pure innate talent.

Tell her to ‘Khotakh zhe’ 😂

This is one of the most interesting AMAs I’ve ever read! How did you get on training that eagle? What became of it once you left?

Did you experience any pushback from anyone in the groups? Were there those that seemed confused by your presence or annoyed?

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How did you find the food? Was there anything you didn’t like initially, or anything that you didn’t grow to like? Did you partake of everything, and was this hard or easy?

Have you met Akai Kyne?

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What have you noticed about the changing climate?

Your Instagram is great!

How did you get in touch with these nomads and manage to fund it? Did you just save up and leave? Did they pay you? Did you google them?

My wife is a Kazakh city girl, but if someone comes to our house to visit, she's basically pathologic about feeding them. And yes, guest of honor sits at the head of the table as far from the door as possible (warmest place in yurt).

My theory is that in nomad society, if someone visited you, they'd probably ridden a LONG way and would arrive pretty hangry, so you just have to start feeding them. Usually manty, bursak, or beshparmak.

Congrats on learning Kazakh. It's a bitch of a language. Wife speaks Russian, but only understands Kazakh so-so.

Thanks for your time and effort to answer the question! It's an amazing read.