Inspired By. . . SunRay Kelley

Growing up in the wild hills of the Pacific Northwest, it seems like SunRay was always building something. His favorite source of inspiration and materials is the woods around him, "God's Hardware Store" as he calls it. When working on a project it is not uncommon to see him pick up a saw and head off into the woods looking for the right piece of wood to present itself. If he says anything, he'll mumble "I'm going shopping."
Check out more of SunRay's work here: sunraykelley.com
Filmed by Gary Tyler Mcleod & Austin Will
Edited by Gary Tyler Mcleod
About the "Inspired By..." video series:
The Pacific Northwest is overflowing with creatives. Everyone from artists and musicians to engineers and architects call Portland home. Immersed in this culture of thinkers and makers, the team at Shwood is constantly drawing inspiration from the artisans that surround us. The "Inspired By..." video series is intended to share some of Shwood's daily inspiration with others around the globe.
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[@to50andbeyondinky]

An artist who lives in his work, priceless!

[@LaNoire27]

Omg! He built his own Eden. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@inbetween1-042]

When I first saw him, my mind immediately say, "Here's a real life Radagast of Middle Earth," He's so ONE with the nature around him I feel that there is no other way to describe him. I especially love how he look so at peace and having fun on that board over the water. I will say that this is how a person look like when they really live life.

[@ceeceety2320]

+Makuro Shinya I agree 100%! I only wish I could be so in tune with myself and my surroundings. Really living life!

[@LittleSkyLarklsl]

SunRay I tip my hat to you! What a cool magical laid back kind of guy. Sometimes I think we all wish we could have some of the qualities of that man.

[@getredytagetredy]

The world is a better place with you here...Your Art Rocks , rolls and reverberates ...

[@gabrielseth2666]

This man... is a wizard! :)

[@UkjentDimensjon]

He is real life Radagast the Brown!!!!!!!

[@JayBates]

I love these kind of homes. So unique and expressive.

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Dear me that place is like haven. I dream of living like that some day away from all the madness and the sham that is the working life.

[@srr5672]

I'm in love with his soul.

[@srr5672]

Paul Geiger there are several videos about him. he sees the world differently than most.

[@ssowers92]

That's was Awesome! What a great Talent! I wish I knew someone like that & then maybe they would invite me to live in one of their homes! 😁

[@srr5672]

Suz Sowers I would too. The man's a genius with a great sense of the world he lives in. Simply amazing.

[@obeefenn]

And it says something beautiful about you that you are in love with a soul such as his. This is the third video i've seen so far and yes what a wonderful wonderful human.

[@srr5672]

Obee Fenn thank you obee.....thank you.

[@GorillaStorhigin]

This has been on my playlist for more than 10 years, and it's just as to good to watch now as it was then.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍😍 I love his guy, his heart, his mind, and his sweet soul. To us...the robots....we the stepford people, he seems weird or abnormal but it is us who are weird & abnormal. We have to wake up...we've all been told & sold lies...even our food pyramid is a lie! 😔

[@Vincek88]

There's builders, and there's artists, and sometimes there's both.

[@marymccarty9932]

He made me smile the whole time I watched it. I designed my first house in a dream when I was 17 because I've always felt that we should not be living in houses with flat, straight lines. Love his houses!

[@nofayee]

haha I love this guy! creating with nature and doing it beautifully!

[@ubtri]

This guy... is awesome.

[@gracecurrier4182]

Word ❤️

[@Iggypox]

What an amazing man! I love he houses, I wish I could see more of them inside!

[@elvistattoo1964]

Oh My Gosh...If only I could live there. How beautiful and peaceful with homes that incorporate nature rather than destroying it. I'm in awe and so overwhelmed. What an amazing man!

[@harmandros]

Natural, no competition, no big words. People can only envy you. Your love for birds says a lot. I like it.

[@thelegendofeion]

I didn't know gnomes were real and built fantastic houses! I love the roofs especially with his work! It's like a fantasy land sort of feel and really gets away from the straight lines of regular houses.

[@UpperLevelFitness]

He's just happy ..nothing else matters. Beautiful...we need more folks like this.

[@donnamcintosh3412]

Oh wow... I am unable to decide what is more enchanting, SunRay himself or the delightful houses he builds!

[@christianroque3330]

This guy is bliss full of happiness. Nature truly is a healer as well.

[@smithk6977]

Love him. What a beautiful Human being🌿

[@ilpensatoiodimarco5544]

Sunray bouncing made my day!

[@DerDoenerInMir]

He's high as a kite, love this dude

[@susanpowell2175]

what an amazing place......truly magic

[@rjmprod]

This is truly design by nature, very peaceful, clean and a place where anyone would love to live! As Iggypox said, "What an amazing man"..

[@raymanuel9064]

Wow,wow. Fantastic

[@RolandLowhorn]

Paradise is personal maybe this man needed a thousand years to truly express himself this is all small window. Thank you

[@johndeer1850]

Wow.magical, beautiful, peaceful.Nice place to live.thank you for this video

[@deborahlane3221]

SunRay's homes are calming, inspiring, beautiful, and feel so right.

[@davehshs651]

Love this guy and his houses. He's so full of the joy of life.

[@ladydyxea1]

I'm here, looking at your video, and I see that your hair is long, and your beard, and your cloths are made of nature fabrics, and your walking barefooted. You have this amazing, gorgeous house and land, so beautiful, with the waters, and nature. I just love it. This is how I too want to live, one day soon. I need that magic you talk about. I feel it calling me. Wow, Good job. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful place with me. I think about it, and I'm there. Peace, love happiness, harmony, living on mother earth, Gaia, is what we all need, today. God is with you. :-))

[@macryan19]

This guy is without a doubt one of the coolest human beings on this earth. My man, made me lmao when he was just bouncin all stoned out haha, way to enjoy life man and life through imagination, there is magic all around, perspective is everything in life.

[@ameliaredmond9283]

I love this guy, high and loving life. HE is enjoying his way of life and its awesome!! I wish I could see the inside of these homes.

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Hippy!! Love hippies. Creator. Innovator. Artist. Architect. We need more pple like him. One with nature

[@roxanaicasuteu5503]

This video is gonna be in my favorite videos lists.I just love the way how he build those houses,it's so unique,and definetelly beutifull.

[@Dobedobedooo1]

I am amazed! I remained speechless for few moments after watching this. He is an amazing great guy!

[@MACKATTACK1970]

I know people who wear suits, ties, rolex watches and drive vehicles worth six figures and live in homes in the seven figures who are miserable in their life situation and here we have and old man walking barefoot who exudes love, happiness, serenity and peace of mind that can't be duplicated with all the money in the world. Bravo to you Sir, I envy you!

[@bgreenshoes1]

this man is my inspirtion...absolutly adore him!

[@emood219]

I would love to live with and learn from this guy!!!

[@zmncreaebiru3390]

Soo beautiful, just magical!!

[@TheJohnnyBE]

Yes. Inspiring and joyful. Made me smile. Thank you Gary and Austin.

[@anuragjagdhari]

Sun Ray,you are a legend. I respect you Sir!

[@lelandgerbig1785]

I would love too live in all those houses I want him too build me a house lol

[@rebeccagreene3271]

Wow..this is magical!! I absolutely love it!! This is an awesome man!! Yes an artist for sure! My kind of life,!!

[@SillySeaWeed]

Sunray, you've just been favorited....magical!

[@rhondaj5573]

Love the unique styles like the magical forest..this fella has some talent he deserves some help to build more...

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Damn, this dude has got to build my next house. I freaking love his designs

[@ellencoakley3890]

What an absolutely beautiful place to live and his quirky cabins are great too,what an imagination he has

[@pequenanotavel00]

I LOVED IT!! These houses and them creator!

[@nofutureface]

awesome! love sun ray...what a great guy....

[@terryfallert1371]

Wish I would have met Sunray, could have learned alot

[@CarpeDiem-lg1rn]

This man has Magical hands, what a great buildings he made!!.

[@Themachine615]

This guy is me all over. Really want to meet this guy. I'm inspired so much to do what he did.

[@Marzia_Narayani]

How beautiful, I love that...❤!!

[@kilgore5270]

This is in the town ive lived in since i was 10, still livin here

[@AlexMartinez-sy1of]

beautiful houses... love how it blends right into the wood

[@TheMasqueradeGirl]

What a brilliant man

[@eggx-9463]

Its soo beautiful, and that man is a genius

[@healyhouse]

dude , your a gandolf hobbit master builder !!! love your stuff

[@divina341]

your houses are a dream thank you for showing

[@ribpaie]

Superbe Merci Thanks for posting!!!!!!

[@dearmalika]

I like this man, he's a genius! Beautiful little houses, like a tale!

[@keejlhord]

live youre life you wanted no one forcing you to live lavish life society sucks.

[@AlaskaWaite_OFFICIAL_BALLA_]

I hang out there almost every weekend. That place is awesome. Lots of stories on that property. Not all of them are family friendly though lol.

[@uncleenore]

I see there are 29 "thumbs down." Opinions differ, but how could anyone be against this video or condemn it? I don't get it.

[@misskelly9184]

nazis hate to see people live happy and freely. i wish i could thrive in a beautiful place like that. he is a peaceful man not bothering anyone, and people hate him? people should want to be more like him.

[@mariamclaughlin5970]

Uncle Enore Jealous haters that's why!

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Because they are pretentious, soulless, cucks who think he is just a Low life hippy. And they don't realize he is a licensed architect

[@howardfortyfive9676]

I met Ray almost 40 years ago. Me and his younger brother usedta hang out.

[@a.r.moyapapitawaira7369]

Este amigo es pura inspiración. Él vive como yo siempre he soñado. Gracias :)

[@M.A.S.8513]

so awesome. !!!!!

[@JoJoghetto]

What an incredible artist !

[@bellatrixsrtio3456]

What a beautiful soul. Definitely life goal for me to become like him. I stand in awe... ...and I am in love with every aspect of his existence 💜

[@jimbombadill]

really beautiful, inspiering and wonderfull.... :)

[@pollypuds]

stunning, what a great vision he has

[@unickgodess]

He loves the nature.Inner child is still alive.

[@justmom66]

Beautiful!

[@SnooShee]

Wow they are so beautiful ♥

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Can I come and live there? Actually I have some woods (plenty of trees fell down in the storms so I have all the materials) I'm building myself a cabin and now I have seen this, I might try to make the first extension look more organic like these...I always wanted to live in a fairytale cottage in the woods and as this will be my chance to make where I live look like what I always wanted a cottage to kook like I'm going to try some of the ideas here...and maybe make the living room round instead of square with a quirky roof like the first one!

[@janramey9811]

We need about a billion more people like you and a lot less of the others. Beautiful work.

[@ARavenLunatic]

What an awesome series of rustic homes,built without the pretentious attitudes that some people display when they build homes like this. Great stuff Sunray Kelley. May you continue to live according to nature and build with Her in mind. Namaste. }:O

[@rastarigo]

just wow! my inspiration! my way of life!

[@YodaTheElder]

Wow... Amazing houses and amazing dude... Real Creator... Magic just fly in air... This wonderful place shouldn't be empty. Such place can treat mind, hearts and souls. And to fill with their rest, pleasure and magic.

[@roxanaicasuteu5503]

W0W!,so authentic,and,so beautifull houses,this man have a great imagination,and inspiration,to build such a beautifull houses like those from this video.I love this video.

[@TheTsjippie]

i love this great stuff its like looking at me when i am old

[@Lukedog1Lukedog]

Love your houses...beautiful man

[@crystalckb]

I love what you do, amazing!

[@TheRebelliousLemming]

This man is pure authenticity.

[@WarriorofPeace100]

that is absolutely cool!!!

[@ayahaya1287]

this is pure art

[@yayasorensen4351]

SunRay just inspires me!

[@vicifreigeist3310]

Great man! Lovely work!

[@socalrcguy1]

I love the design and the surroundings, such a magical place to live, what u see In the movies is actually real in real life.

[@Evangelander]

What a free-livin' soul. Bravo!

[@wannabesomethingmore]

I love his spirit!

[@hannahjohnson9380]

Instead of going to school for four years, I want to learn from people like this.

[@myvictory3802]

love this person! amazing!

[@ceeceety2320]

I love what you have done with the materials and inspiration that you've gotten from your surroundings and if I could be so lucky as to be that creative I too would be a happy human. Wow, GOOD for you! Tammie Miller

[@lilly32734]

Extra génial bravo !!!

[@jennip8585]

I love this guy! He's quirky, adorable, and he reminds me of a gnome! :-)

[@sandrareed2823]

AWESOME!!!!!