Hi there! I am a free-spirited artist living in Houston, TX. I've graduated with my BFA in Painting. And am working many creative jobs that let me pursue what I love! I am originally from Russia but moved to the states when I was just a baby. I am a body painter, acrylic painter, dancer, and a nature lover. There are so many things I am super passionate about in this world and love to create and inspire.

Check out my website to see my art and bodypainting: https://www.visionarybody.com/
Instagram: @yippikayay

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I desire to travel more and see as much of the world as I can. This first time I used CS was when I competed at the World Bodypainting Festival in Austria and it was a terrific time. I think this resource is incredibly useful and fun for travelers trying to share more connections with others across the globe.

Interests

• culture
• performing arts
• body art
• belly dancing
• wine
• yoga
• traveling
• music
• electronic music
• hip-hop music
• art history
• art
• nature
• dance
• roller skating
• rocks
• landscapes
• russia
• playing pool
• face painting
• multicultural
• flow arts
• acrylic painting

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Electronic Music, ZHU is my favorite. Old school hip hop, Electro Swing, Folk, cultural, instrumental, and music that either makes me feel some type of way or gets me grooving.

Movies: Psychological Thrillers, Mystery, Comedies, Documentaries

Books: Metaphysical genres

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Performed with my Russian theater group in Germany and Bulgaria last summer!

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach bodypainting, Russian language, English language, and belly dancing!

I would love to learn Spanish, Hebrew, and Portuguese

Share connections, creativity, experiences and positivity

What I Can Share with Hosts

Care with any children ( I work as a facepainter and balloon twister)
Russian, English
Housework/help with errands
Artwork, Dancing,

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bahamas, Belize, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, England, Germany, Greece, Israel, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

Russian Federation, United States