www.richardwhawkins.com

I long to know more about the world. Have a bit of a restless energy to absorb new places, foods, cultures, and moments of beauty.

I am a recent graduate with my (MFA) from Cranbrook Academy of art. It was always a dream of mine to get into one of the top graduate programs in the country, now I'm looking work.

I'm working on becoming a college professor of art and art history. It is my goal to have my own studio practice continue when I am outside of graduate school, and teach college students. Although I know other opportunities very well may present themselves. It was my professors in undergrad that inspired me to be the best I can be in my field, and it is my duty to give that back.

I will be in Argentina and the surrounding area from September to November.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Traveling the world, and occasionally would be nice to have a place to crash, but as importantly make some new friends in the places I go, make memories. Open to anything within reason.

Interests

• arts
• books
• performing arts
• wine
• traveling
• cars
• hiking
• zip-line
• art history
• teaching
• psychology
• driving
• belgian beer
• the beach
• classic cars
• argentina
• classic rock

Music, Movies, and Books

Music- Sun Kil Moon, Mark Kozelek, San Fermin, Jose Gonzalez, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Taken By Trees, Gregory Alan Isakov, Radical Face, alt J, Bon Iver, Lord Huron, Will Hanson

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I used to work in one of the busiest emergency rooms in central California as a tech.

Teach, Learn, Share

Would love to have good conversations about anything really. I'm happy to show my knowledge surround art and art history, I know a great deal about beers, have travelled a great deal, and am a sort of jack of all trades.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Always willing to bring a bottle of wine and some snacks :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Guatemala, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Countries I’ve Lived In

Argentina, United States