As an artist I look at the world through orange tinted glasses :) I find that everything and everyone has beauty within them= which they do! I build structures at festivals, up-cycle things found on the street, always have a camera & a sketchbook with me and a project on the go! Alongside this I am a self-employed gardener in Bristol (Uk), designing city gardens, interested in permaculture, growing food and living as much of a sustainable life as possible.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet like minded people, to experience different cultures, to tell and to hear interesting stories!

Interests

Building, woodworking, ceramics, glass, metal work, up-cycling, photography, watercolours, drawing, life modelling, story telling, contact dance, yoga, meditation, hooping, juggling, cooking, eating, gardening and growing food. Currently really interested in folklore/ ancient culture and fairytales.

• arts
• culture
• folklore
• photography
• beauty
• festivals
• dancing
• dining
• cooking
• wine
• yoga
• running
• meditation
• gardening
• clothing
• pottery
• juggling
• painting
• drawing
• woodworking
• cycling

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Bjork
Movie: Spirited away by Studio Ghibli
Book: The Moomins by Tov Jansson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked to the top of a mountain in Kodaikanal (Tamil Nadu) and watched the clouds drift and surge through the valley below.

Teach, Learn, Share

I am happy to run art & craft workshops for children and adults. This can include messing around making signs, making clothes, jewellery, painting, drawing and going out taking photographs! As a gardener I can pass on knowledge regarding what to plant in your garden, colour schemes, give advice on sustainable solutions within a garden setting and recommend what fruit/ veg/ ornamental plants would grow in a space! Don't hesitate to ask :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share.... anything i'm eating, skills that i have learnt along the way ie. building structures out of wood, how to make clothes, bags, how to transform a space interior or exterior and a bottle of wine!

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Croatia, England, Finland, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Palestine, Portugal, Russian Federation, Scotland, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

United Kingdom