american artist seeking kinship

Greetings, I'm an artist and plant-person from the States hoping to build genuine friendships (open to all genders). While I'm pretty introverted, I’m also quite verbal– it's important to me that the people in my life are curious, open-minded and interested in "thinking out-loud" together with sincerity. Though, I understand it may take time to build trust and comfort. Topics of interest include philosophy, psychology, mythology, world religions / theology, creativity & arts, culture, our relationship to the more-than-human world (AKA plants, animals, etc.). I’m an avid reader on these topics (but I don't expect you to be). While these topics may sound 'serious', silliness & play is also valued. With that said, I also appreciate silence and the kind of intimacy that grows from just sharing time and space together without words. I feel most comfortable in the peace of wild places. Aside from my creative practice, among my favorite activities include: foraging for wild herbs, berries and mushrooms as well as hiking, lake swimming, sauna and biking. I tend to get overstimulated by noisy, busy environments, but will venture into the city center for an art exhibition, concert, a nice meal or art film (I’m a bit of a cinephile). I don't participate in social media and am not the kind of person to engage in lengthy message exchanges– I'd rather us get to know one another & spend time together in person. But, of course, we can chat online a bit to get a feel of one another before meeting. Do send me a message if you feel the spark of potential!