Joy's Blog
Rediscovering the Sense of Wonder
I recently found an old photo that stopped me in my tracks. It was a vivid reminder that every single one of us is born with a natural sense of...
Rediscovering the Sense of Wonder
I recently found an old photo that stopped me in my tracks. It was a vivid reminder that every single one of us is born with a natural sense of...
The Heart of the Hug: My Babywearing Journey
Parenting two boys just two years apart was a beautiful, chaotic whirlwind. In those early years, I quickly realized that I needed to find ways to stay connected to my...
The Heart of the Hug: My Babywearing Journey
Parenting two boys just two years apart was a beautiful, chaotic whirlwind. In those early years, I quickly realized that I needed to find ways to stay connected to my...
From Courtrooms to Canvases: My Journey into Art
Did you know that before I was a professional artist, I was a lawyer? It is often a surprise to my followers, but for me, the path made perfect sense...
From Courtrooms to Canvases: My Journey into Art
Did you know that before I was a professional artist, I was a lawyer? It is often a surprise to my followers, but for me, the path made perfect sense...
Roots and Rhythms: How Taiwan Inspires My Art
Being a first-generation Taiwanese American is a core part of my identity and my work. Growing up, our frequent trips back to Taiwan were more than just vacations. They were...
Roots and Rhythms: How Taiwan Inspires My Art
Being a first-generation Taiwanese American is a core part of my identity and my work. Growing up, our frequent trips back to Taiwan were more than just vacations. They were...
A Dream Realized: Meeting a Capybara at the San...
If you follow my work at JoyousJoyness, you know I have a deep obsession with capybaras. I draw them constantly. I admire their chill energy! But for the longest time,...
A Dream Realized: Meeting a Capybara at the San...
If you follow my work at JoyousJoyness, you know I have a deep obsession with capybaras. I draw them constantly. I admire their chill energy! But for the longest time,...
Art with a Mission: Supporting Ukraine
When the war began in early 2022, I felt the same heavy weight that so many others did. I knew I had to find a way to help. As an...
Art with a Mission: Supporting Ukraine
When the war began in early 2022, I felt the same heavy weight that so many others did. I knew I had to find a way to help. As an...