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Don’t Tell my Grandma About Draw Journals and Furries

Published: Oct. 13, 2020, 11 p.m.

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. https://www.instagram.com/ace370/?hl=en Pull up a seat and get cozy. Email us your questions and suggestions to podcast@donttellmygrandma.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