Amazing VANLIFE Artist is Turning Wheels, Turning Wood & Changing Lives!

Published 2024-03-08
This is a van-life story unlike anything you’ve seen before. Floyd is a man, living and traveling in a small van while on a huge mission to put a smile on peoples faces.

Currently, he is traveling all over New Zealand in a spectacular van that he has built out for both his work and travels. The van is compact yet fully featured and filled with incredible wood-craft and carvings which absolutely make his van stand out from the rest.

Floyd’s van is fitted out with his wood turning tools, which he uses while he travels to craft beautiful art peaces, that he then leaves hidden in special places for strangers to find, all with the purpose of helping to brighten someone’s day while also raising money for a mental health charity, Gumboot Friday, a New Zealand charity that helps to provide free counselling for youth. You can find a link to this charity here: www.gumbootfriday.org.nz/

Beyond his incredible wood turning work, we have actually featured Floyd’s incredible handiwork in the past, when we visited his sister, Kate’s tiny home. You can see the tour of that home here:    • The Dream Simple Life In A Handcrafte...  

We hope you enjoy meeting Floyd and touring his fantastic van. You can follow Floyd’s van life adventures via his instagram: www.instagram.com/_floyds.woods_/

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Presented and Produced by: Bryce Langston
Camera: Rasa Pescud & Bryce Langston
Editing: Sarah Binder & Rasa Pescud

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All Comments (21)
  • @livingbig
    Floyd is a man with a huge heart who is on a really beautiful mission. We are so happy to be able to share his story and his home on wheels with you. We hope you enjoy this tour! Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! With Love, Bryce & Rasa
  • I am blown away by your pure and singular vision : To make art, To gift it. You, my friend, are making this world a tenderly beautiful and compassionate place.
  • @markferguson6215
    Floyd has a truly remarkable philosophy to life, we surely need more of his kind in this world !!
  • @janinafisher101
    Bryce, every now and then you have such an incredible smile on your face when featuring a tiny home, but in this video you are just exuding awe and wonder and joy at meeting Floyd, hearing his story, and seeing his van. This was a very, very special story to share. Thanks to you and Rasa. Floyd is the kind of human we need more of. His story gives us hope for the world - his generosity of spirit, his beautiful work, his open heart, his simple life. Floyd, thanks for making the world a better place in such a simple, beautiful way!
  • Even without finding his art, this man and his dog Sparrow put a huge smile on my mug...thanks for sharing...best of luck Floyd...!
  • @timepi437
    Floyd is an important and unique example of how important it is for people to forge their own path and find their purpose, especially when they have had their own battles to navigate. It only enriches a society that has grown disconnected. Thank you for this story which has rung true on so many levels. This broadens the concept of what we typically consider ‘smart and successful’. Floyd, I wish you the best on your adventure-your kindness will come back to you tenfold. Bryce and Rasa, this is one of the special episodes.
  • @CherylBerryl
    This guy is a beautiful "old soul". He is total High Vibe. And I Love how creative he is, and how much he cares about humanity. A very cool build! And of course, I LOVE his doggy!
  • Wow. I literally have tears running down my face right now. Floyd is obviously such a good, old soul - and a truly special artist! What a spectacular mission he is on, too! If you've ever lost a kid to depression, you will understand how meaningful it is for Floyd to be out there doing what he does. Thank you, Floyd!!
  • @trishglenn7802
    I think U guys out did urselves. Everyone involved in this. What a blessing ! Life attitude what an amazing human
  • This guy is amazing. What a caring and wonderful artist. I loved hearing his story and seeing his beautiful van!
  • @sonialeal3786
    Totally moved by Floyd's story, his mission and his art are a powerful light for these difficult times. Congratulations, the design, the magical drawings on the wood, the whole van represents Floyd's personality.
  • @StephanieKPhoto
    This mental health convo has me in tears. Keep making stuff, one day at a time, art is so important.
  • @gabba5423
    Finally a van. Wow what an art piece priceless.
  • @SabrinaDawn444
    I think this is my favorite videos you've released. Thank you to the channel but also to Floyd for being him 💕
  • @krewetkaaaa
    Wow, what a van...and most importantly what an incredible owner! 😍 Thanks for interviewing him :)
  • @Matt-is8qj
    Some serious skills in this young man's hands. I wish him the best for the years to come.
  • @lisacolledge7624
    I swear to God, if the world had more people like you, it would be a much, much kinder place. I think you're one inspirational and exceptional and talented human being. Much love to you. ❤
  • Thank you, Bryce & Rasa, for sharing Floyd’s story and van build with the world. In a time when some politicians in our country seem hell-bent on revenge, distruction, and pettiness, it is extraordinarily wonderful to see someone who would give his art to strangers in need, just to make the world a better place. ❤
  • What a brilliant young man. His van is fabulous, but his mission is even more so. I wish him long life and happiness in all he does.