Denise Trujillo

Artist on VibrantCast

​If ever you are going to be distracted, try to make it a happy distraction. In a world full of stressors, pressures, time constraints, and expectations, sometimes it can feel like too much. I often feel the need to distract myself from the things I should be doing with the things that I want to do, or I would rather do. Making art, gardening, hanging out, reading, and testing out a newly learned recipe just to name a few. Without balance, it is not a realistic or productive way to live, the tedious chores, obligations, and financial responsibilities will never get done but it is a great way to be distracted when feeling overwhelmed with the unpleasant day to day realities. The term Distracted by Happiness has changed for me over time, but in a nutshell it's a positive way of thinking and a way of giving allowances to spontaneity. It is important to allow time for the 'in the moment' moments despite our perceived obligations. Distracted by Happiness is about giving ourselves the time and ability to bring joy to ourselves and to others. It's all out there for grabbing and I intend on grabbing all the distractions of happy I can. Through my art I can work to invoke this idea.