Glass Artist based out of Boulder Colorado. I’ve been working with glass full time for four years and enjoy traveling when I’m not in the studio. My friend Jess and I will be in Japan for a majority of October and are looking for people to meet and places to stay in the Tokyo/Kyoto areas. You can see more of my work and life @artiststylie on Instagram.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Looking for places to stay in the Kyoto and Tokyo areas while traveling to Japan in October. I will be accompanied by a close friend. We will be in Tokyo Oct 6-9/23-25 and Kyoto Oct 11-15. Our trip is mainly for fun (hiking,eating,sightseeing, museums). I will also be doing some glass work with locals in the area.

Interests

All things art, music, food, backpacking, camping, quirky people, reading, writing etc. Learning the experiences/perspectives of different cultures

• arts
• writing
• dining
• walking
• politics
• reading
• traveling
• socializing
• music
• guitar
• backpacking
• camping
• surfing
• communications
• backpacker
• japan
• kyoto
• tokyo

Music, Movies, and Books

Mostly everything Tom Robbins
Sound system culture/ Deep End. Would love to check out a Back to Chill event while I’m in Japan

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Backpacked 40 miles in the Hoh Rainforest (2017)

Teach, Learn, Share

I spend a lot of time listening to music in the studio so I like to share what I come across with friends who also may enjoy it. My taste is all over the place so I Can usually find something for everyone.

As a glass artist, I’m always willing to talk about and share techniques. I’m also interested in skill trade(s) with others. Would love to learn more about ceramics, woodworking, metalworking, cooking, and the culture of regions I travel in.

Intellectually, I’m interested in international politics and Asian studies and willing to engage in these conversations and share from my background

What I Can Share with Hosts

Definitely have stories. Usually have some of my work on me to talk about and share. I am a fan of maintaining the guest-host relationship and will take responsibility of maintaining a clean space as well as a courteous attitude.