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S02E56: Houses & Hearts with French & Afghan Artist Manaz Raiszadeh

The Chrises are joined by the Enemy of Average, Manaz Raiszadeh. The Ambidextrous Artist shares how she’s been able to grow her Instagram community and showcase her ever evolving obsessions. Always creating in the moment, Manaz goes from using boxes and packaging during the early stages of the pandemic to now focusing on large hearts. The Happy Painter talks about what brings her joy: coffee, painting, her husband, and her son. The efficient mother also spills the tea on how she initially thought her husband had purchased a piece of her art on Instagram and sticking to a strict French schedule of napping for her curious little 15-month-old boss. Unable to personally travel back home to Normandy, France, Manaz is happy that a little piece of her soul flew back to Europe and sparks happiness in someone else’s life.

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S02E42: Paint With Words featuring Art Royalty, Justyna Kisielewicz

The Chrises are graced with the presence and essence of The Princess of Pop Culture, Justyna Kisielewicz. Poland’s favourite daughter details her journey from having her artwork stolen to eventually being featured on the cover of Polish Magazine, Wprost. While always feeling like she was mentally born and raised in the United States, Justyna talks about how through hard work and the power of Instagram, she was able to make her dreams come true. Now living in California as a painter and looking like Dylan McKay with her glasses, Justyna has her sights on fulfilling her next big ambition—being featured next to David Hockney. Always striving to elevate her artwork, Justyna is currently creating a unique experience with her detailed frames and mobile artworks at Andra Norris Gallery Through her use of bright colors (particularly pink) and balloons, the Art Aristocrat addresses the fragility of life. Forever the realist, Justyna departs with a wise and hopeful message: the bad days will pass, stay positive, reach out to those who are supportive, and stay away from the haters.

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