JJ Barrows

KINDA FUNNY: Stories by a Full-Time Comedian (with Four Part-Time Jobs). New book by JJ Barrows available on April 1st, 2024 on Amazon!

Even introverts have their favorite topic to discuss.

Even introverts have their favorite topic to discuss.

Even introverts have their favorite topic to discuss.

Perfect for that Dolly themed party, visit to Dollywood, or just lounging around the house!

An original painting made into a print of my all time favorite... Dolly Parton! Find more original work at Etsy.com/shop/jjbarrowsart or on Instagram @jjbarrowsart

If you've read "The Art of Gathering," you've read about "The bob"... some one who is not a threat to the gathering, nor do they fulfill the purpose. You'd be just as okay is they didn't show up. We've all been bobs, the awkward invitee to a party in which we weren't the one personally invited... the awkward boyfriend/girlfriend, the aunt, the sister of a friend... we've all been there. Approach the party just claiming your bob-ness and by default, you aren't the bob anymore!

A graphic design of my original Costa Rica Surf Painting. Inspired by the longboard style of Heather Tahl and the colors and coastline of Costa Rica! Find my original artwork in my Etsy Shop at Etsy.com/shop/jjbarrowsart

Official merch of the DIY Comedy Special! Watch full special on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/mda0aA5xmZI

After cleaning up a project with tons of glitter, I put it in the toilet and left it for my husband to find. A little later upon discovering the glitter-filled toilet, he asked, "what'd you do, poop magic!?" And then I made this. Inspiration can strike at any time! Nothing like a little glitter litter! (Also, I have since learned you shouldn't put glitter in the toilet... my bad! Poop magic somewhere else!)

For all the 90s kids who were as obsessed with puff paint, Lisa Frank and the Hanson brothers... this is for us! For original paintings, check out Esty.com/shop/jjbarrowsart More art and comedy!? Check out jjbarrows.com :)

Personalize your pup! Commissions on IG at @jjbarrowsart This is Stewie! OB's favorite dog and surf bud!

Be yourself, AND, be kind. the world needs kindness just as much as authenticity. Facing ourselves looks like acknowledging where we've also fallen short and failed to love the other because we've failed to love ourselves. People need to know they matter, first about themselves, so they will genuinely believe that about others. Do the work to be true to who you are, and do the work to address your own resentment and anger and feelings of inadequacy so you have nothing left but love and kindness to give... to yourself, and to others.

At 35, my sister called me up and abruptly asked, "JJ, did you know PA Ingalls was hot!?" Remembering our favorite childhood show, I quickly googled Pa Ingalls (Michael Landon), and sure enough, I realized not only was Laura Ingalls' dad a hottie, but it also meant we were officially aging. That's how you know you're getting older, when the dad of your favorite TV show is the hot one! I love me some Pa Ingalls! Tag your PA INGALLS art on IG with @jjbarrowsart... I love seeing who else out there grew up with this fam... and eventually fell in love with good ol' Pa! Find more fun stuff at jjbarrows.com

She's a colorful comedian, boss lady, self-proclaimed hard knock wife... she's Ali Wong! More original art: @jjbarrowsart

To be an artist who loves color is to love Frida Kahlo. "I paint my own reality."

I'm Feeling' It... the Intro bit to his Wild and Crazy Guy album, Steve Martin is certainly one of the great!

Burt Macklin, FBI, is on the case! For original painting, check out Esty.com/shop/jjbarrowsart More Art and Comedy!? Check out jjbarrows.com :)

Based on my original painting of the first original cast member who (in my opinion) made Saturday Night Live what it is... Gilda Radner! Original painting available at @jjbarrowsart on Instagram.

Whales are my favorite animal, I love painting them, knowing I'll never fully capture their magnificence. Oh whale!

“Get to the point. Make It funny.” This is often what most aspiring comedians are told when trying to figure out their material. We’re all trying to find our voice and own our stories. Comedian, artist and writer, JJ Barrows shares stories of people from all walks of life to educate, entertain and look for the gold in even the darkest of places. You don’t have to be a comedian to find the humor in life and realize no matter how pointless this life may seem sometimes, there is greatness to be found in the midst of it. It's a story telling podcast-- always with a twist of humor. That's the Jest of It... with JJ Barrows.

I've always wanted to make my own hometown shirt. After painting a bunch of sea turtles this year and realizing my hometown is home to where to many hatch, BOOM! With a lot of color and love for my blessed isle, this design is now available in two options: front and back with small front logo, and front only with large logo! (check out Front and Back Pawleys Island tee shirt).

Based on my comedy bit about growing up in the south and being taught to be proud of southern heritage, only to find out my mother was born in New Jersey. When we told her we learned about "damn yankees" in school, she jumped up and said "I'ma damn Yankee!" The only time I ever heard my mother swear. Where ever you're from, be proud!

My favorite boss I never had! Breakfast time! Even Ron knows it's the best meal of the day! For original paintings, check out Esty.com/shop/jjbarrowsart More art and comedy!? Check out jjbarrows.com :)

I love Carol Burnett, but I admit, I didn't grow up on the original show... I grew up on the reruns! It still counts! You can't get rid of a classic!

In honor of my hometown!! Down by the creek bank by the ole holler log (anybody!?)

I grew up in Pawleys Island, South Carolina where sea turtles come and lay their eggs on the beaches. The babies have to learn to make their own way to the ocean. It's tempting to want to help them, but the journey from the sand to the ocean strengthens and prepares them for ocean wildlife. All the beach houses on the island know... lights out! Sea turtles dig the dark!

Lined with the stories and photos of people from the black community who were unjustly killed, signifying that their stories still remain, their memories cannot be erased. Dr. King's mug shot is representative of the fact that while it is easy for us white people today to credit our belief in equality to agreeing with Dr. King, the majority of white people during his time actually jailed him for the things we say we agree with. Just because we're living in a different time doesn't mean everything has been resolved. This is my attempt as an artist to keep the discussion going, the stories open and the attempt to face the uncomfortable reality of our terrible history. The colors serve to celebrate life and get you to look closer.

Let's be honest, in the year 2020, we're not really sure how to greet new people or say hi to old friends... we all end up doing some weird shimmy as we try to figure out how to say hello. Let friends know if they can go in for the hug or not... Avoid the awkwardness by giving them a heads up without even having to ask! This is shirt is for my husband... he's a hugger. I, on the other hand, will be wearing the other shirt!

Let's be honest, in the year 2020, we're not really sure how to greet new people or say hi to old friends... we all end up doing some weird shimmy as we try to figure out how to say hello. Let friends know if they can go in for the hug or not... Avoid the awkwardness by giving them a heads up without even having to ask! This is shirt is for me... even before Corona, I'm not a hugger (there are dozens of us!). My husband, on the other hand, will be wearing the other shirt!

From an original painting I did of the killer whale...You'll be killin' it with this killer whale tee shirt!

A patchwork of waves and color! 💜

I love waves. I love color. This is that and that is this.

Bill Murray. The Life Aquatic. That's the jest of it. For original paintings, check out Esty.com/shop/jjbarrowsart More art and comedy!? Check out jjbarrows.com :)

I love puns. I love rainbows. That's the jest of it!

Based on a true story when a guy who wanted more from me asked what I wanted from him and I blurted out "I WANT WAFFLES!" It's not a bad answer, even out of context! Comedy bit can be found at YouTube.com/jjbarrows