We are Alyssa and Francesca Hu, twin sisters who grew up immersed in the art world thanks to our parents who work in the industry. We are both visual artists with a love for all types of arts and wish to share our happiness from creating with the world. We are based in New York City, and we recognize that in NY, budget cuts and many other factors have caused a decline in art education. Therefore, in 2025, we founded Art of Happiness, a series of free painting workshop for kids and their families in NYC.
Art and happiness are very connected. Art can boost a person’s wellbeing and bring positive emotions. Studies have shown that whether is creating or even just viewing art can lower stress and the hormone cortisol while boosting dopamine. Creating art can also provide a sense of accomplishment and purpose, boosting self esteem and overall happiness. Many people use art as a way to express themselves and to process feelings which is very good for people who may be struggling with difficult situations in life or mental health challenges.