Latvian guy living and working in the capital.
At the moment i'm working and improving myself in field of animation.
All my life and work so far have been pretty much connected with art in one way or another.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I like travelling from time to time, and I love meeting new people. Spending some time with locals is a great way to get the real taste and feel of the country i'm visiting.

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING
Due to the size of my tiny apartment I can't comfortably host anyone. But i'll be glad to keep you company or give you some tips for your stay.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE
At the moment i'm looking for some real couchsurfing experience.

Interests

ART
I love drawing! That's both my hobby and work.
I have been drawing since I can remember myself, and I hope to continue both - drawing and remembering.

ANIMATION
I think of animation as natural evolution of drawing. Moving things around is just the next step!

COMPUTERS
I have always been fascinated with computers and the possibilities they offer for creative people, can't wait for the future tech! Also, they are my main tool at work, so I always have to be up to date with whats happening.

GAMES
Video games are listed here mainly because I used to work in the field, and playing them was part of it. Also, they are visual and interactive medium, and as such are interesting to me. Love to figure out how everything works from inside-out.

• arts
• design
• street art
• video games
• drawing
• animation
• travel
• cinema
• nature
• cinematography
• computers

Music, Movies, and Books

MUSIC
Anything calm and instrumental for the background while i'm working. Guitars, pianos, cello and other real physical instruments are always appreciated.

BOOKS
Something thought provoking. Dystopian themed stories always seem to capture me. Aldous Huxley "Brave new world", G. Orwell "1984"

MOVIES
Truman show, Brazil, Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind, Lobster
Something animated - Iron Giant
I also try to follow and see what independent artists, animators and filmmakers are creating.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

*Hitchhiked on my own from Latvia to Netherlands and back.
*Made an animated short film in 2 intense months!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Good sense of humor, adventure and travel stories, some artsy talks or philosophical ramblings over a glass of wine.

Countries I’ve Visited

Estonia, Germany, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Latvia