I'm an artist/designer/biologist originally from North Carolina and I have lived many places up and down the East Coast. My main goal in life is to combine art and science to get people excited about the natural world.

I'm currently a freelance museum exhibit designer with most of my contracts coming from the Smithsonian museums. I’ve also illustrated two books, one about ants and one about weird scientific facts.

And I have two pet doves that I raised by hand from the egg 🕊️

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To connect with cool people :)

Interests

Biodiversity, constellations, thunderstorms, collecting, museums, taxidermy, curiosity cabinets, skulls, shells, feathers, plants, mushrooms, mountains, wine/mead, tea, making things, string instruments, dancing, hiking, biking, traveling.

• arts
• design
• dancing
• dining
• recipes
• wine
• drinking
• crafts
• traveling
• socializing
• drawing
• hiking
• mountains

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Mitski, Soccer Mommy, Slow Pulp, Angel Olsen, etc

Movies: Two recent favs are A Ghost Story and Babe

Books: The Fly Trap by Fredrik Sjöberg, The Overstory by Richard Powers, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, and currently working my way through a book of poems by Louise Glück

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've paraglided over the Swiss Alps after a heavy snowfall. As we glided around a cliff face, an Alpine Ibex ran into view and watched us pass by.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm skilled in a number of crafts and art forms. I'd love to swap skills, stories, recipes, and ideas

What I Can Share with Hosts

I will come with food or drink or art as a thank you. Friendship also included.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Switzerland, Virgin Islands, British

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States