I am currently a student at Towson University in Baltimore Maryland, USA. I moved here from Chicago Illinois, USA after spending 4 years going to school and making art in that city. I am from the great state of Colorado and I've lived all over there.

I am a research based artist that is always looking to connect with other makers.

I enjoy the outdoors, museums, and good food. I generally travel with an eye for researching local art and history and the local flavor of a place; tourist areas aren't really my gig. I love having a good time and adventuring. My idea of a killer day is hiking to a swimming hole and packing a picnic lunch or checking out a museum and finding some good food after. I'm not a drinker and I don't smoke. Also I am very pro LGBTQ.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling to Australia to research Antony Gormley's Inside Australia installation out at Lake Ballard, near Menzies. I will be doing some initial research in Perth before heading out to the site. I am collaborating with a professor and student at the University of Western Australia. I am hoping this is the first of a many visits to develop a long term project in the area.

I'm also determined to see a live rugby match!

Interests

• arts
• theater
• street art
• contemporary art
• film making
• lgbt rights
• cliff jumping
• rugby
• swimming
• art history
• performance art
• outdoors
• local history
• abstract art
• absurdism

Music, Movies, and Books

I'm a huge Heinlein fan! My favorite so far being Friday.
I also love Octavia Buttler, Ursula K. Le Guin , and Zenna Henderson.
Philip K Dick and William Gibson are also in my top favorites.

Non scifi, I would list
Little Miss Strange by Joanna Rose
Dove and Sword by Nancy Garden
The Last Season by Eric Blehm

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I was an ice sculptor for a summer.

Teach, Learn, Share

If you'll let me, I'll talk your ear off about art and art history. It's my passion and what I do with most of my time.
I'd also be happy to tell you strange stories about water rights in my home area, or strange quirks about Chicago.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I am a good conversationalist and have many stories to share.
I can also fix many things and am always happy to take a look at something, if it's a minor repair.
I can also bake pretty well.

Countries I’ve Visited

Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States