I earned my BFA in Graphic Design at California College of the Arts and studied photography at CCSF. It was at CCA that I found myself exploring the intersection between the two disciplines. I fell in love with photography; finding it a great companion to my passion in graphic design.

As a multidisciplinary visual artist, I'm always looking for playful ways to merge, disassemble, intersect, and transform graphic design with photography and other visual arts. It is through these synergies that I hope to bring a fresh interpretation to the table. I am very excited about what future projects await as I continue to explore the fluid world of design.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Recently I discovered my wanderlust nature when I decided to study photography; my free spiritedness was reinforced during my first photography project in Tijuana, Mexico. I hope traveling extensively will help me live in the present and give me strength to focus on the future. I would like to heal some emotional wounds by surviving backpacking trails worldwide and surrounding myself with positive people. Also I am interested in experiencing different cultures through design, art, and street photography.

Interests

Graphic Design (specializing in identity and illustration)
Photography (specializing in documentary, street photography and studio portraiture)
Hiking, Running, Wandering
Collecting wood figurines and beautiful packaging
Culture, music, spirituality, positive vibes

• arts
• culture
• design
• graphic design
• photography
• documentaries
• illustrations
• cooking
• recipes
• running
• traveling
• music
• hiking
• backpacking
• animation
• business
• visual arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Ice Cube, Anoushka Shankar, The Game, ABBA, The Mamas and the Papas, The Rolling Stones, Hole, The Beatles, Audio Slave, Metallica, A Perfect Circle, and Tool.
Movies: Gone Girl, Tin-Tan movies, Pedro Infante movies, Maria Felix movies, The Legend of Kells
Shows: Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Girls, Being Mary Jane, My Little Pony Friendship is Magic.
Books: Wild, Pandora Star, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, AESOP (The Complete Series), Candide, Gone Girl, Beautiful Ink, Steve Jobs, Game of Thrones novels, Hard-Boiled Wonderland, I Am Legend, Norwegian Wood, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Fight Club...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I helped my aunt take care of my mom when she was diagnosed with cancerous brain tumors. I am happy to have been there for her as she regained her memory and motor skills.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach people how to use their cameras settings (manual) be it digital or film cameras. Discuss studio lighting and lens. We can discuss/create sketches on logo/identity design and how they can use it for their business. I play the flute and guitar (can teach the basics)... If you have the Adobe Suite I can teach Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. I can take your portrait with ambient lighting.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'll share snacks (I always carry those). :) I am a great listener and companion. I can share recipes and cook.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

Mexico, United States