Hello, people !

My name is Hürkan , I am 23 years old . I live in Istanbul since i was born. I'm a open-minded , passionate fine arts student , tattoo artist , traveler with a deep appreciation for art and cultural diversity. I'm Circassian, a small nation without a country of its own. also ım the father of 2 cats.

I am studying decoration and costume design at Istanbul Fine Arts Academy. However, I have been dealing with tattooing for two years and continue my career in this field.. I'm interested by every art forms, including painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.

During my travels, I seek to explore the diverse cultural events of the places I visit. I am very interested in street art and urban stickers. I even have a small collection. I'm always eager to connect with local artists, visit galleries, bisit underground exhibs. I believe that art transcends boundaries and provides a universal language that brings people together.

I also understand the importance of maintaining a clean and comfortable environment and personal spaces, and you can be sure that I will treat your home with care. because I expect the same from my guests. I am adaptable and flexible I am not allergic to any food or animal. I'm not afraid of pets, I can even say that I get along with cats a little too well.

In my spare time, I am always ready to have creative conversations, exchange ideas and learn from my friends. As a person who likes arguments, I like to listen to the defense of the most distant and different ideas, so please don't hold back! If you're interested in my work or a technique I know, I'd love to show you my work or teach you.

I'm incredibly excited about food, and I love to eat out, especially in places I've been to for the first time, so I'll be asking you for advice often. I am also sure that I will enjoy sharing my experience and advice with you! I could really talk for hours about food.

I look forward to connecting with you , and creating lasting memories!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am passionate about seeing new countries and getting to know cultures, and I believe this will turn into an "experience" only by communicating with real people living there. And every person I meet has always taught me something.

So I want to see diferent cultures through the eyes of a local , have fun with them, listen to their stories and learn new stuff and Just having a good time.

Interests

• street art
• walking
• traveling
• art
• creating
• tattoo
• powernap

Music, Movies, and Books

I am very passionate to music , I listen to music all the time, also try to produce a little myself too.
my favorite is Depeche Mode - Enjoy The Silence
I generally listen DnB , jungle , UKgarage , jazz , electronic music but also I am open to hearing new and different things. I am particularly interested in strange and ethnic things.

I watch movies regularly, but I guess I'm more of a series person. big fan of Peep Show
Im interested in animation and stopmotion.
I'm sure my favorite movie is Run Lola Run, I love the dynamism of the movie

I really love poems of James Joyce

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach you something about painting, drawing or tattooing , and we can share the experience of creating.

What I Can Share with Hosts

- I believe in the power of sharing and creating meaningful connections. so first of all ı can offer a good conversation

- I'm eager to share my knowledge, experiences, and creative process with fellow art enthusiasts. I'm always excited about creative collaborations. If you're interested in working on artistic projects together or seeking a fresh perspective on your own creations,

and i'm always open to new adventures and discovering common interests with my hosts.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey

Countries I’ve Lived In

Malta, Turkey