CURRENT MISSION

I am an artits looking to show his passion and vission everywhere

ABOUT ME

Hello, my name is Alejandro Naranjo, I am 42 years old, I am a fine artist a painter, I live in Medellin Colombia with my wife Ada, waiting for adopting a kid, I have a dog named Beethoven.I like many things, things like music and knowing about the world, I like to practice English. I am also a teacher. I am having my first solo exhibition outside Colombia in Sacramento at Red Dot Gallery Sacramento next June 2014 ( http://www.reddotgalleryonj.com/) I love art and I have dedicated to it for many years, I am very happy for this opportunity. I am looking for a safe place to stay, this trip is a great effort for me talking about money. I would like to find a place to stay and find nice people to have this experience better. You are also invited to come to my house in Colombia any time you want. I would be happy exchanging one of my art works for a nice and safe place to stay in Sacramento.

PHILOSOPHY

Life is an opportunity.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I want to coachsurf and receive people in my house in Colombia. I live in Santa Elena near medellin, you can see it here: (http://www.corregimientosantaelena.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=77)

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Second time, my first time was in Zurich in 2009. My guests were no couchsurfers but they allowed my to stay in their home sleeping in their couch while I was showing my paintings at an art show there.

Interests

I love my country, I love nice music, nice food, nice friends, I love art and the idea of knowing a new culture. Art is my thing; you can see my work here: http://alejonaranjo.wix.com/www#!

• dogs
• arts
• culture
• dining
• painting
• drawing
• music
• teaching

Music, Movies, and Books

All about good cinema and movies that can touch you deeply. Music: Classic rock, classical, indie, world beats, blues, jazz. Book: All about : History, Arts, 100 hundred years of solitude, mysteries.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have taught art classes to children and youngsters from poor areas in Colombia, I had a cultural project that promoted Colombian art; we had a few exhibitions from Colombian artist in different places in Colombia and abroad. I am having my first solo exhibition outside my country in United States.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach art, painting and drawing, to adults and kids and I can also teach spanish and Colombian culture.