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How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX10 - Karnovsky
Karnovsky is an actor based in Austin, TX. He's had a 3-decade career and every role is his favorite one. But really, Karnovsky is the personification of gratitude. With great patience and wisdom, Karnovsky chats with me about his love for his craft and how it serves his philosophy that humans have a lot in common (as I paint his abstract portrait).
On my show, How to Happy: a traveling art show, Karnovsky shares his favorite ways to get psyched, in particular, this song
Inspired by my chat with Karnovsky in episode 10 of #howtohappy this video explains Karnovsky's personal beauty seen through the eyes of #synesthesia
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Greatitude Foam Trucker Hat
Because when you have gratitude, you're great. The artwork on this foam trucker hat is inspired by my chat with Karnovsky. Karnovsky is a living form of gratitude, as he loves his work (acting) and every roll is his favorite one. "Greatitude" is a reminder that a great life is just one sigh of gratitude away.
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX9 - Lauren
After 9-11 Lauren moved to Austin to start a new life as a sculptor and artist. Lauren shares with Jen about different chapters of her life: living in Spain, being a rapper, and how dang great ATX is!
#talkshow #howtohappy
Lauren listens to music to feel better, in particular, this song.
Based off of my wonderful chat with Lauren Heather, I painted an abstract portrait. This video takes it apart and interprets it.
#arttheory #abstractart #colorart
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Inspired by my delightful conversation with Lauren Heather, the I'm a Badass Unisex Hoodie promotes self-awareness and the massive benefits of that heroic undertaking.
When you’re in this wearable hug, look down, breathe in the colors, and remember all the awesome things you did to arrive at this moment. Cause you my friend are a badass.
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX8 - Kate
After a friend passed away, Kate quit her job to travel the world and embrace life to the fullest. Along the way she wrote the book, YOU MIGHT DIE TOMORROW. As Jen paints her, Kate shares many life changing and embracing stories. It's a wild ride, this so called life.
#youmightdie #talkshow #howtohappy
After a dazzling chat with Kate, in the eighth episode of #howtohappy I made this short video to explain the #abstractportrait I painted. Kate KNOWS how to tell a great story, largely because she is living a fabulous one.
#abstractportrait #abstractart #abstractanimation #animation #fun #austinartist
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Inspired by the dazzling Kate Manser, author of You Might Die Tomorrow So Live Today, the Everywhere Explorer journal inspires us to capture our thoughts wherever our body takes us. While traveling and physical exploration is a mainstay of awesome times, journaling may lead to more awesome times everywhere our mind takes us.
If you enjoyed Kate's interview as much as I did, maybe you'd like a bit more of the conversation. This version is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
#longformcontent
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX7 - Jackie
Jackie went to beautiful Puerto Rico and shares how getting in the sun changed her life. #compliments #talkshow
As Jen paints Jackie's abstract portrait, the two discuss life after undergrad and what future Jackie hopes for herself. And of course, they talk about tacos in Austin. #abstractpainting #abstractportrait #talkshow #Austin #universityoftexas #synesthesia
After a fun chat with Jackie, in the sevenh episode of #howtohappy I made this short video to explain the #abstractportrait I painted. Jackie, as you'll see, is a glorious young person who will change the world. #abstractportrait #abstractart #abstractanimation #animation #fun #austinartist
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Inspired by my interview with Jackie in episode 7 of How to Happy, "Miracle Worker" reminds us that small changes yield promising results. #Bethechangeyouwanttosee
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX6 - Kasia
Want to feel better? Maybe what makes Kasia feel good will work for you too. Kasia shares what he does to feel better when he's feeling blue.
Kasia delights Jen with tails of her day job in this episode of How to Happy. I, Jenny Bechem, love Kasia's abstract portrait and can't wait for her to see the digital version. Explainer at the the end. #talkshow #abstractportrait #abstractart #austin #artshow #synesthesia
After a fun chat with Kasia, in the sixth episode of #howtohappy I made this short video to explain the #abstractportrait I painted. Kasia, as you'll see, puts the super in superduper. #superduper #abstractportrait #abstractart #abstractanimation #animation #fun #austinartist
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Inspired by my interview with Kasia in episode 6 of How to Happy, "Living Out Loud" reminds us to be our authentic selves. Have your flare and your glitter as long as it brings you glee.
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX5 - Mars
In this very fun interview Mars gives himself a tattoo! While Jen paints his abstract portrait, they talk about Mars' move to Austin, how he started tattooing and his experience in the tattoo industry. There's also chat about tacos and veganism. Fun!
#abstractportrait #abstractart #talkshow #synesthesia
After a wonderful discussion with Mars @anyonecanbuyatattoomachine I made this video to explain what his #abstractportrait means. If you, or someone you know, is a synesthete, they might like this video.
#abstractfilm #abstractart #abstractanimation #arttheory #jujubeegees #howtohappy
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Need to feel better quickly? Maybe Mars' trick will work for you too. Mars shares what he does to feel better when he's feeling blue.
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Be the Master of your Universe
"Master of the Universe" is a piece of digital art printed on canvas. If that's too meta for you, then you should probably leave this website.
However, if you're looking for inspiration for an epic change in your life click here.
During this painting session, Jen and Natalia talk about how they happy, how Natalia teaches her children about entrepreneurship, and of course they talk about colors. It's the best.
Guess what! This video has excellent audio! Yay me!
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX4 - Natalia
Find out the meaning behind Natalia's abstract portrait.
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Feel better with Natalia! Natalia shares what she does to feel better.
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She reigns kindly.
She leaps, she skips, she gallops.
She dances through life's hiccups with gleeful passion and precision.
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by Jen @ Jujubeegees
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX3 - Elisa
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by Jen @ Jujubeegees
This ultra short abstract film demonstrates the delight found in both clowns & trees.
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In this episode of How to Happy, Elisa and Jen discuss why Elisa cries less in Austin, the delights of clowning, and how learning to play the ukulele changed Elisa's life.
Note: Jen was still learning how to record sound, it's a little ASMR-y.
Find out the meaning behind Elisa's abstract portrait.
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How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX2 - Sarah
This is an abstract cartoon: 2 ears talk to each other
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In this episode of How to Happy, Sarah and Jen discuss the awesomeness of Austin, women's soccer, and the fun romantic stories.
Note: Jen was still learning how to record sound, it's a bit muffled.
Find out the meaning behind Sarah's abstract portrait.
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by Jen @ Jujubeegees
This is the first episode of How to Happy. As Jen paints Tony, they talk about traveling, Bucee's, and coffee, coffee, coffee!!!
Note: Jen was still learning how to record sound, it's a bit muffled.
How to Happy: a traveling art show
ATX1 - Tony
Find out the meaning behind Tony's abstract portrait.
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This is an 11 second abstract film about the life of Tony and his love of coffee.
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by Jen @ Jujubeegees