Bio:
Update July 2019-
79- day tour of the EU/UK
Arles is our current location then Dieuze, France, and Mons again. Then The Edinburgh Festival Fringe

This link is what we did in Mons, Belgium.

https://www.telemb.be/article/colfontaine-un-new-yorkais-sur-les-traces-de-vincent-van-gogh?fbclid=IwAR0pzipsQ-UeCcbQVQsC1WLb6B0FZLfQNNkrr3bJt4YLkxWT8hoDUaEhjhA

Walter DeForest is a NYC-based performer and artist who recently performed his solo show, "Van Gogh Find Yourself,” at The Orlando International Fringe Festival, following runs at the Van Gogh Cafe in London, and the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe. While in Edinburgh, Walter beat the World Record for "Most Portraits in 12 Hours," while also raising awareness for the mental health charity Support In Mind Scotland. In 2017, Walter was a cast member in the immersive, improvised, international hit show “Joe’s NYC Bar” at Ryan's Daughter in NYC - where he is the also the creator of the popular, monthly drawing series “Portraits & Pints.” Walter will be reprising his role of Otto in “Joe’s…" in the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe at Assembly; as well as doing an encore run of "Van Gogh Find Yourself” in London and Edinburgh. Additional performing credits include Don Creedon's "Guy Walks Into a Bar” (Audience Award Best Show, Irish NYC Theatre Festival); "The Ryan Case 1873” (Drama Desk Nominee); and storytelling at The Moth. Walter trained at William Esper Studios with Suzanne Esper. Artwork can be seen on https://www.instagram.com/vangoghfindyourself/ or searching for #vgfy

I have been residing in NYC and I have lived in Harlem for 16 Years. I work at one of the nicest pubs in NYC. Ryan's Daughter.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I defenitely am living the artists life and could use a hand and a couch from a generous individual or couple who doesnt mind getting their portrait done by me. and the great conversations regarding art, the creative process and life.
Currently back in NYC. but planning to travel again soon. Defenitely Edinburgh again next year.

Interests

• reading
• drawing
• art
• performance art
• bicycling
• portraits
• follow the fear

Music, Movies, and Books

Nina Simone, hurray for the Riff Raff. Singer Songwriters.
Run by Daughter.
Zappa

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I broke the Guinness Book of World records in Edinburgh. Most Portraits in 12 hours. 160. the old record was 152
I draw the audience members in my one man show.
Sounds impossible.
If your dreams don't scare you they are not big enough.

Teach, Learn, Share

My portraits, creative process, good stories of Vincent van Gogh. my heART.
I can teach u my technique, quick sketching.
I cook.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Same as above. I draw Portraits.
VanGoghFindYourself on instagram and Facebook to see my ART.

Countries I’ve Visited

Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom