I was born and raised in Carrollton, GA where I resided for twenty-four years and received my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from The University of West Georgia. Although I have always dreamed of moving North to a vibrant art city, I have come to appreciate my southern roots and am happily living in Tallahassee, FL. I moved here in 2013 to attend graduate school at Florida State University where I taught art. After graduating, I was lucky enough to meet my best friend and love whom I live with. We hope to move to a mid-sized city in the next 1-2 years, but in the meantime, I am enjoying my backyard shed turned artist studio and lower rent.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am a full time emerging visual artist living in Tallahassee, FL. I graduated from Florida State University last April, and with student loans I am not interested or able to relocate to an art hub or large city. Being from GA, I believe that it is up to us to fight cultural erosion and I really hope to inspire and teach others in these communities. I supplement my income by driving Uber while working to build my portfolio, artist & teaching resume, as well as trying to teach myself and learn more about non-profits, curating, and artist-run spaces both in FL and around the world.

Interests

• singing
• contemporary art
• reading
• music
• live music
• laughing
• outdoors
• creative writing
• being creative

Music, Movies, and Books

I hate summing myself up in things like this and find it difficult to narrow my widespread interests. I think it is better to converse and share joys of life in a back and forth fashion rather than a matter of fact list.

Recent Books off the top of my head:
Lucid Dreaming
Man's Search for Meaning
Waking, Dreaming, & Being; The Self & Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation & Philosophy
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This section makes me feel like I have to list something extreme or shocking, but I almost would prefer to offer something ordinary that is still amazing... so

• Displayed a larger than life installation (artwork) in a Nationally Accredited Museum
• Drive Uber in Tallahassee and meet tons of amazing and everyday people
•Studied Art in France
•Fed and helped the homeless living in tent communities in Douglasville, GA

Teach, Learn, Share

Things I have Taught:
• Intro to Ceramics (Handbuilding) | Florida State University |
Art 3764-02 | Fall 2014-Spring 2015
• Digital + Ceramics (Media Workshop) | Florida State University |
Art 4922-01 | Fall 2015
• Adult Watercolors | LaFayette Arts & Crafts Center |
• LaFayette Arts & Crafts Center | Children's Painting & Drawing |
• Children’s Ceramics | LaFayette Arts & Crafts Center |
• Art Summer Camp | LaFayette Arts & Crafts Center | Two Week Thematic Sessions |

Things I can Teach:
Art & Business/Professional Practice, Intro photography, video, performance, installation, sculpture, concepts in contemporary art, art history associated with any art taught, reading, writing, english as a second language, ukulele, how to read music

What I Can Share with Hosts

• any knowledge I have acquired throughout my education
• stories and thoughts on life
• my art
• books, documentaries, movies, and music I enjoy
• playing ukulele/quattro and singing

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, France

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States