I have been a live art entertainer for the last eight years with a passion for helping others through the sales of my paintings.I decided to follow my dream by traveling more, create more, visit old friends, make new friends and continue to perform all over the country to help raise money for charitable organizations. I have helped organizations such as the Humane Society, Nine Girls Ask (cancer research), Lab Rescuers, Rady's Children's Hospital and many others. A friend suggested using Couch Surfing to keep traveling cost low, so here I am. Feel free to check out my website www.amyburkman.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To save money and make new friends while I travel the US this next year.

Interests

Art, music, animals, nature, hiking, biking, meeting people, exploring, photogrpahy, and good food.

• animals
• pets
• arts
• performing arts
• dining
• cooking
• traveling
• socializing
• painting
• music
• cycling
• hiking
• surfing

Music, Movies, and Books

A few favorites: Ben Howard, Bon Iver, Gregory Alan Isokav, Trampled by Turtles, Brandy Carlile, Milky Chance, Alt-J, Ray LaMontagne, Lindsey Stirling, Joe Purdy, Blind Pilot, Andrew Bird, Regina Spektor.. there are many more but that's currently what I've been listening to.

Movies: Mostly Comedies

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I spent 6 weeks in West Africa painting educational health related murals. It was one of my favorite experiences!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'd be happy to give art lessons or whip up a little painting for you as trade :).

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer a good meal since I love to cook (especially for Vegans/Vegetarians), I can also paint something for you such as a pet portrait, small mural or what ever you might like as trade.

Countries I’ve Visited

Gambia, Hong Kong, Mali, Mexico, Senegal

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States