G'day! I divide my time between the Melbourne casino as a croupier and as an artist. I also like playing guitar when I have time.
Australian living in Montpellier- hosting until September!
Staying a few nights in Paris- I will visit the Musée d'Art Moderne and the Père Lachaise Cemetery, other landmarks, then onto Berlin.
Recently I spent five months in Mexico to prepare for my exhibition in Cuba.
Returning to Melbourne mid September to resume my work at Crown Casino and continue with my art practice.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

After many language exchange partners in the last year, it's always fascinating meeting somebody new. I've used hostels and airbnb a lot in my recent travels, but I prefer to stay with altruistic people and create a friendship.

Interests

Most days in Australia I work with Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat or Poker.
Other days I go to the studio- with graphic designers, ceramicists, shoe makers.
Somedays I see friends and we jam. Melbourne is creative, there is always free music/art exhibitions/ poetry.
The Dandenong Ranges are beautiful mountains, a great day outside the city.

• arts
• fashion
• photography
• chess
• jazz
• guitar
• surfing
• languages
• beach
• mountain climbing
• bushwalking
• fragrances

Music, Movies, and Books

Currently listening to female artists- Bjork, Yoko Ono, Joanna Newsom, Angel Olsen, Fiona Apple
I play guitar so rock, jazz, folk, classical, pop. I also DJ so- disco, funk, electro, deep/ house, tech, minimal
Tom Ford- 'A Single Man' his debut film- great cinematography.
Movies from France 'Tchao Pantin', 'Lila Dit Ca', 'Germinal' , 'Le Prenom' '99F'
Recent books- Murakami 'Norwegian Wood', Camus 'The Plague/Le Pest', Asimov 'The End of Eternity'

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

My first painting exhibition after university was a success- to have my paintings bought by art collectors was a very humbling experience.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been doing language exchange this year and can certainly help people with their English fluency.
I've played guitar for some time so can offer advice.
If there is a place in Paris I should go- I would love your knowledge and opinion.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can share my experience of living in Australia, Mexico and Cuba
Working at a Casino and trying to be an artist
I can draw your portrait- recently I've enjoyed drawing people again
I love a game of chess or playing guitar with people
If you like electronic music- I would happily share my collection- 500 mp3's ;)

Countries I’ve Visited

Cuba, France, Mexico, Spain, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, France, Mexico