Hello there! I am an artist/illustrator based in Moscow. I do comics/book illustrations/paintings. I graduate from art university this year.

I have a website with my works for you to see:
http://cargocollective.com/dariyaakhmedova

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have tried couchsurfing for the first time two years ago and it was a wonderful experience! I really enjoy meeting new people and spent great time with hosts in Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin!

I'd really like to host people in my place in Moscow, but unfortunately it's currently unavailable. Once I'll move out of my parents' flat I would like to welcome everyone.

Interests

I can talk for hours about music/gigs/bands of completely different variety in genre. I do not stuck in one. I think living on music festivals is the best thing ever created. Also right now I'm learning how to play bass guitar. And a bit of ukulele!
I adore design and illustration! As well as some fine art. That explains why I am a design student!

• arts
• design
• illustrations
• music festivals
• festivals
• traveling
• music
• guitar
• camping

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies:
Decoder, Laurence Anyways, Hiroshima Mon Amour, Cul-De-Sac, La Haine, Persepolis.

Music:
Indie, garage, punk, folk. For now I listen a lot to 80s new wave, post punk and french rock bands such as Indochine, Noir Desir, Taxi Girl, etc.

Books:
Victor Pelevin, Stephen King, Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams - for now my favorites. Right now I'm reading Amelie Nothomb.

Also I am really into comics and graphic novels. Persepolis, along with the movie, is my favourite one. I love graphic novels from L'Association in general. And Nobrow too!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Oh, once I came to a festival without a camp and not having a clear vision where I am going to sleep.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My love for art and my drawing skills. And of course cool stories!

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Belgium, India, Russian Federation, United States