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.

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

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!

Rainbows are a result of sun and rain... a good reminder that life is made of both light and dark. May we all have rainbow tears in this life; tears of sorrow when necessary and tears of joy on a regular basis!

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

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.

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'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 :)

After being a barista for nearly 10 years and an artist even longer, I needed something that captured the world of coffee artists. After all, coffee is an art in and of itself. Whether your career is in coffee or it's just your side hustle, this is for the artist in all of us.

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.

A patchwork of waves and color! 💜