I'm a visual artist living in Melbourne. I'm using an artist's residency in Finland this December as a good reason to do more travel throughout Europe and the UK. Travel, coffee, vegan food, cats, hiking, books and art are my main sources of joy. Bit of a gym junkie. Used to be in a small community circus. An introvert but love meeting like-minded people. Currently reconnecting with my heritage by learning Ukrainian.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm travelling solo for 3 months so want to connect with locals and immerse myself in the culture and way of life. I'd love to make friends from around the world.

Interests

• cats
• literature
• poetry
• environment
• vegan
• reading
• hiking
• trail running
• art history
• travel
• art
• gym
• conservation

Music, Movies, and Books

My favourite authors are Hermann Hesse, Oscar Wilde, Donna Tartt, Anne Carson, John Berger and Patti Smith. I listen to a wide variety of music and am far from a film buff but watch everything from art house, indie stuff, classics, docos, to my guilty pleasure of superhero movies!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Watching the sunrise on my first solo hike in New Zealand

Teach, Learn, Share

I can swap sketches for accommodation! And teach you about art or how to hoop. I love learning about new cultures and the local art scene.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I really enjoy cleaning!? Plus I'm easy-going and easy to please. Happy to leave artistic gifts of appreciation too!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Austria, Cambodia, Czech Republic, France, Italy, New Zealand, Ukraine, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia