Artist + Educator
Emily Keener
Welcome to This is Happiness Studio! I'm Emily.
My work is full of exploration and reflection, of lingering moments, and little magic.
I use varied techniques in my creative practice, allowing myself to play in each moment. My playful process is highly influenced by my children.
A song that cycled through the studio, during time spent with my children playing creatively, was “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. As Pharrell belted out the lyrics, my boys would shout: “What is happiness?!” … and respond to their own question … “THIS is happiness!”
And This Is Happiness Studio was born.

Lately I have been
Learning To Linger
Linger in sunshine, In moments that light you up.
Linger in beauty, In moments that take your breath away.
Linger in stillness, In quiet moments.
Linger in messiness, In moments that make you feel a little uncomfortable.
Linger in authenticity, In your own truth.
Linger in pain, In the purpose it has for you.
Linger in Joy, In the moments that fill your soul.
Linger in little magic and wonder.
In moments that make you feel the most alive!