I'm a figurative painter, originally from small town California, and I've been living in Leipzig, Germany since 2013. I came here to do my postgraduate studies and decided to stay. In addition to art I love music and singing, I play a bit of guitar and mandolin, I enjoy reading and have a weakness for old fantasy RPG video games.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Currently traveling mostly for exhibitions, and – due to the fact that I make my living as an artist – mostly on a very tight budget. And, in keeping with my life of lots of freedom and little security, I value making connections with people. That's what keeps us tethered in the end.

Interests

• arts
• writing
• singing
• reading
• traveling
• knitting
• painting
• music
• guitar
• piano
• cycling
• art history
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

The Book of the Dun Cow, The Book of Sorrows, The Brothers Karamasov, Orlando, C. S. Lewis' space trilogy, Bright Earth by Philip Ball

I love all movies by Hayao Miyazaki, Ikiru from Kurosawa, Tampopo, La La Land, the BBC miniseries versions of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility.

Dr Dog, MGMT, Big Thief, The Beatles, Elton John, Paul Simon, Frank Ocean, The Shins, The Dodos, Benjamin Clementine.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Making the blind move to Leipzig in 2013. I'm very happy that it worked out and I ended up loving the city.

Teach, Learn, Share

Anything art related, both practical and theoretical. Anything involving the english or german languages. I could teach you how to knit as well!

Countries I’ve Visited

Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Russian Federation, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany