I'm open and easy going, really like to socialise and enjoy everything connected with visual arts (exhibitions, theatre, movies).
My first education is on psychology, so I like to explore different attitudes to life and new cultures. From psychology I switched to advertising and became a senior art director in one of the world's biggest creative agencies - BBDO (if you watched Madmen, it's mentioned there many times)).
At my work I deal a lot with set and costume design, so eventually I became a fashion and interior consultant and started to work in film industry.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I lived in 5 countries, very different in mentality and culture, and I enjoy being inside/close with the locals much more than just tourism. I also love the international creative community, it gives me fresh ideas and inspiration.

Interests

Art, design, illustration, interior design, movies, reading, latino dancing, sailing, ping-pong, jogging, swimming.

• interior design
• film making
• sports
• languages
• art
• creativity
• sailling
• latino dance
• culture sharing

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Sandboarding on the huge dunes of Sahara in Morocco. Also steering a sail boat alone at night in the Atlantic.

Teach, Learn, Share

I teach visual arts - painting and drawing and also as I've got big experience in the creative industry, so I've worked out the tasks for my students to develop their "out of the box" thinking. If you're interested in art or creativity - I'd be glad to teach you some tricks))

What I Can Share with Hosts

I very much enjoy to invent ideas for the living space. I work with interiors and also own an apartment where I experimented with wall paintings, unusual materials and handmade furniture. I'd be glad to help with design of your home or make a picture that would add to it's style. I added some interior pictures to my photographs here, so that you could get an idea.

I also work with actors on their image and costumes, so if you've got lost in your wardrobe or need an advice on what suits you - I'd be happy to share my experience.

Countries I’ve Visited

Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Georgia, Germany, Israel, Russian Federation