Hello! I’ve been living in Portland, Oregon (USA) for the past two years but have previously lived in New Zealand and Australia for 3 years, Mexico for 6 months, and lots of travel in between.
Right now I am a freelance artist focused on murals, illustration, and signpainting.
I’m currently traveling with my best friend Elaine who is a bartender and artist from Minnesota. We hope to meet you soon!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I’ve couchsurfed 3 times before and was recently reminded of what an amazing asset it is for learning, traveling, and meeting new people.

Interests

• beer
• coffee
• picnic
• painting
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• snowboarding
• film photography
• sustainability
• sculpture
• tattooing

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
The Black Keys, The Head and the Heart, Mako Road, Bad Bunny, Hozier, Little Simz, Khruangbin, Alabama Shakes

MOVIES
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Snatch

BOOKS
most recent :
The Handmaids Tale - Margaret Atwood
Neverwhere - Neil Gaman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once hiked up a mountain peak and got caught in a thunderstorm that nearly blew my tent down the mountain. There was static electricity making my hair raise above my head. I was lucky enough to watch the storm blow over and a rainbow come out just in time for a golden sunset.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love hearing stories and learning about other's journeys, beliefs, and ideas. I try my best to be openhearted and my goal is to see new perspectives!

I’m actively learning : how to surf, documentary photography, spanish

I’m very interested in learning : how to cook any new recipes, other languages, music theory, guitar, veggie gardening, beekeeping, coffee roasting, wood carving, welding / soldering, hair cutting... I want to learn about what you're most excited about!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Cook some meals, tell stories, take your portrait or draw your portrait!

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Fiji, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Philippines

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, United States