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Hey friends!
In this special episode, Juan is joined on the table by his friend Ace Rivera on a personal conversation about creating art, exploring your creativity, and how daily art creation can help your mental health.
Ace is a very talented and multifaceted teacher currently exploring the intricacies of life in Japan. Follow his awesome Instagram at @ace370 and check out his great art.
Pull up a seat and get cozy.
Email us your questions and suggestions to donttellmygrandmapodcast@gmail.com
- 0:00 Exploring your hobbies in Japan — There is a community for anything!
- 01:20 Introduction
- 03:00 What do you do (JET, hobbies, traveling, art)
- 06:10 Creative outlets (art and draw journals)
- 16:40 Our relationship with routine
- 18:40 Working with watercolors
- 22:30 Getting out of your comfort zone
- 24:00 Getting better with everyday work
- 28:00 Meeting the right teacher
- 37:30 Being black in Japan (racism and making an impact)
- 44:10 Saying goodbye to friends