I'm an artist. My practice involves painting and walking. I am interested in the parallels between the two and the connection to body, breath and movement. I've always walked but began to see it as being integral to my painting after walking the Camino de Santiago in 2018. I was born in a very beautiful rural region of the UK, bordering Wales which continues to be a place of inspiration and refuge. I consider myself very kind, considerate and curious always wanting to learn and explore. I am a qualified teacher, play piano, ukulele and enjoy singing and yoga. I travel and walk to reflect, to connect and encounter new experiences that fuel my work. I currently live and work in Shropshire and London.

www.katiesims.co.uk
@katiesims_art

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'm investigating where to do my MFA in Fine Art. Finding the right environment where I can work is important to me. I want to stay with a host so I can get a true insight into living and working here.

Interests

• cooking
• yoga
• walking
• piano
• hiking
• art
• spirituality
• outdoors
• faith
• nature walks
• painting and drawing
• arthistory
• artmuseums

Music, Movies, and Books

Eclectic mix - orchestral, choral (painting to) including: Ludovico Einaudi
John Adams Phillip Glass, Vaughan Williams to Stevie Wonder, Prince,

Anything art/walking related.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Walked across Spain to 'the end of the world' Finistere on the Camino de Santiago in 2018.

Teach, Learn, Share

Local knowledge, stories, sacred special places, life wisdom and a sense of humour!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Drawing, painting, yoga, wisdom, music.

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Morocco, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Malta