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samantha@uglyartstudio.com

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🎁 Orlando teams & community groups — still planning your holiday event?
We’ve got you covered.

✨ We have a few December openings left for on-site art-for-wellbeing workshops — perfect for team building, end-of-year celebrations, or bringing a little extra joy to your workplace or community.

🖌️ What’s included:
• 2 hours of guided, process-focused artmaking
• All supplies + setup
• Designed for all experience levels — no art background needed
• Optional take-home goodie bags 🧡

Our workshops focus on the experience of making art rather than the final product, helping teams reset, recharge, and connect.

If you’d like details or want to reserve a spot, contact us:
DM
samantha@uglyartstudio.com
407-329-4452

Let’s make some art!

🎁 Orlando teams & community groups — still planning your holiday event?
We’ve got you covered.

✨ We have a few December openings left for on-site art-for-wellbeing workshops — perfect for team building, end-of-year celebrations, or bringing a little extra joy to your workplace or community.

🖌️ What’s included:
• 2 hours of guided, process-focused artmaking
• All supplies + setup
• Designed for all experience levels — no art background needed
• Optional take-home goodie bags 🧡

Our workshops focus on the experience of making art rather than the final product, helping teams reset, recharge, and connect.

If you’d like details or want to reserve a spot, contact us:
DM
samantha@uglyartstudio.com
407-329-4452

Let’s make some art!

Our first art workshop kit is ready and on its way to South Florida! 📦☀️

Check out how we packaged these fragile candle mosaic supplies to ensure safe and responsible arrival. 🌎♻️

Interested in ordering an art workshop kit for your event? Send us an email at samantha@uglyartstudio.com 🎨🧡

We work work with a wide range of budgets and can customize project themes to make a relevant, enriching, and engaging experience for your group. Now shipping nationwide! 🙌

Our first art workshop kit is ready and on its way to South Florida! 📦☀️

Check out how we packaged these fragile candle mosaic supplies to ensure safe and responsible arrival. 🌎♻️

Interested in ordering an art workshop kit for your event? Send us an email at samantha@uglyartstudio.com 🎨🧡

We work work with a wide range of budgets and can customize project themes to make a relevant, enriching, and engaging experience for your group. Now shipping nationwide! 🙌

🎃 Halloween is creeping up fast — and our Kids Halloween Art Kits are flying off the shelves! 👻

In this video, our Community Manager (and resident creative hype queen) Shannon unboxes the full kit so you can see exactly what’s inside — from the eco-friendly face paints to the reusable trick-or-treat tote and stencils galore. It’s a full creative experience that turns Halloween prep into family fun time! 🖌️✨

💜 Ages 4+
🌿 Non-toxic, eco-friendly materials
🎨 Three guided activities in one box

These kits are limited edition and shipping out now — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

🕸️ Order yours at uglyartstudio.com/category/art-kit
💌 Or DM us with any questions — we love helping you pick the perfect one.

🎥 This is Part 1 of our 3-part Halloween kit video series!
Next up, Shannon will demo the tote painting activity, followed by a face painting tutorial you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned! 👀✨

#TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForWellbeing #HalloweenFun #KidsArtKit #LakeNonaMoms #ScreenFreeFun #EcoFriendlyCrafts #CreativePlay #CreativeKids #ArtDoesntHaveToBeGoodToBeGoodForYou #OrlandoHalloween #OrlandoKidsHalloween #familyfriendlyhalloween #lakenonart #lakenonartist #lakenonahalloween

🎃 Halloween is creeping up fast — and our Kids Halloween Art Kits are flying off the shelves! 👻

In this video, our Community Manager (and resident creative hype queen) Shannon unboxes the full kit so you can see exactly what’s inside — from the eco-friendly face paints to the reusable trick-or-treat tote and stencils galore. It’s a full creative experience that turns Halloween prep into family fun time! 🖌️✨

💜 Ages 4+
🌿 Non-toxic, eco-friendly materials
🎨 Three guided activities in one box

These kits are limited edition and shipping out now — once they’re gone, they’re gone!

🕸️ Order yours at uglyartstudio.com/category/art-kit
💌 Or DM us with any questions — we love helping you pick the perfect one.

🎥 This is Part 1 of our 3-part Halloween kit video series!
Next up, Shannon will demo the tote painting activity, followed by a face painting tutorial you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned! 👀✨

#TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForWellbeing #HalloweenFun #KidsArtKit #LakeNonaMoms #ScreenFreeFun #EcoFriendlyCrafts #CreativePlay #CreativeKids #ArtDoesntHaveToBeGoodToBeGoodForYou #OrlandoHalloween #OrlandoKidsHalloween #familyfriendlyhalloween #lakenonart #lakenonartist #lakenonahalloween

✨Check your inboxes!✨ The October edition of our newsletter is out now 🎃

Want to subscribe? DM with your email address, or click the link in bio and navigate to the “contact” page.

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✨Check your inboxes!✨ The October edition of our newsletter is out now 🎃

Want to subscribe? DM with your email address, or click the link in bio and navigate to the “contact” page.

You can reply directly to the newsletter and let us know what you think!

LIMITED EDITION Kids Halloween Art Kits are now available to order from our website 🎨🎃

⚡️ Handmade in small batches, these kits make Halloween extra special with hands-on, eco-friendly art activities for a fun, sensory-rich experience.

🧡 Perfect for: ages 4+ (with adult supervision)
🕐 Time: about 30 minutes per activity
🌿 Materials: non-toxic, Natural Earth acrylic paints
🎁 Great for: Halloween parties, play dates, classroom fun, or gifting to mini artists

✨ Why Parents & Kids Love Our Kits:
Every detail in our kits is thoughtfully chosen — safe for little hands, gentle on the planet, and built to last through hours of creative play.
-🌿 Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly: Made with Natural Earth Paint — pure, plant-based pigments that are safe for skin and the planet.
-🎨 Kid-Sized Tools: Bamboo brush with soft vegan bristles make painting easy, fun, and frustration-free for little artists.
-👜 Durable, Reusable Materials: Each cotton tote, towel, and silicone water cup can be washed, reused, and loved again and again.
-🕸 Premium Stencils: Sticky silk-screen designs make fun Halloween prints and can be reused multiple times
-♻️ Planet-Friendly Packaging: 100% recycled, recyclable, and/or FSC-certified — because creativity shouldn’t come at the Earth’s expense.
-💛 Thoughtfully Designed: Every kit is assembled with care, ensuring a beautiful, mess-friendly experience that feels as good as it looks.

Drop questions or comments below!👇

Ps. We sneakily dropped our first adult art kit on the website too. Let us know what you think 🙏

https://www.uglyartstudio.com/category/all-products

#lakenonaart #lakenonaarts #lakenonamoms #lakenonakids #halloween #orlandohalloween #lakenonahalloween #artforwellbeing #mompreneur #smallbusiness #artpreneur #artsinhealth #halloweenactivitiesforkids

LIMITED EDITION Kids Halloween Art Kits are now available to order from our website 🎨🎃

⚡️ Handmade in small batches, these kits make Halloween extra special with hands-on, eco-friendly art activities for a fun, sensory-rich experience.

🧡 Perfect for: ages 4+ (with adult supervision)
🕐 Time: about 30 minutes per activity
🌿 Materials: non-toxic, Natural Earth acrylic paints
🎁 Great for: Halloween parties, play dates, classroom fun, or gifting to mini artists

✨ Why Parents & Kids Love Our Kits:
Every detail in our kits is thoughtfully chosen — safe for little hands, gentle on the planet, and built to last through hours of creative play.
-🌿 Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly: Made with Natural Earth Paint — pure, plant-based pigments that are safe for skin and the planet.
-🎨 Kid-Sized Tools: Bamboo brush with soft vegan bristles make painting easy, fun, and frustration-free for little artists.
-👜 Durable, Reusable Materials: Each cotton tote, towel, and silicone water cup can be washed, reused, and loved again and again.
-🕸 Premium Stencils: Sticky silk-screen designs make fun Halloween prints and can be reused multiple times
-♻️ Planet-Friendly Packaging: 100% recycled, recyclable, and/or FSC-certified — because creativity shouldn’t come at the Earth’s expense.
-💛 Thoughtfully Designed: Every kit is assembled with care, ensuring a beautiful, mess-friendly experience that feels as good as it looks.

Drop questions or comments below!👇

Ps. We sneakily dropped our first adult art kit on the website too. Let us know what you think 🙏

https://www.uglyartstudio.com/category/all-products

#lakenonaart #lakenonaarts #lakenonamoms #lakenonakids #halloween #orlandohalloween #lakenonahalloween #artforwellbeing #mompreneur #smallbusiness #artpreneur #artsinhealth #halloweenactivitiesforkids

🎃 We have just a few Halloween Face Paint Kits left! If you’d like to grab one, send us a quick DM to reserve yours before they’re gone — 👻 Any extras will go live on our website tomorrow.

We’re so proud to stock @naturalearthpaint in these kits — truly the best eco-friendly, non-toxic paint out there. 🌿 Made from natural earth pigments, safe for little ones’ skin, and it washes off easily with water. Plus, they’re artist-quality, so kids can actually mix and layer colors like pros.

Each jar covers around 40–50 cheek designs (and you get 3–4 colors per kit!) — plenty for all the face-painting magic your crew can dream up. ✨

(Ps. they are super fun for the adults too 😋)

#halloween #halloweencraft #halloweenart #kidshalloween #kidshalloweenmakeup #artistmom #mompreneur #orlandoart #lakenonaart #artforwellbeing #nontoxichalloween #ecofriendlyhalloween

🎃 We have just a few Halloween Face Paint Kits left! If you’d like to grab one, send us a quick DM to reserve yours before they’re gone — 👻 Any extras will go live on our website tomorrow.

We’re so proud to stock @naturalearthpaint in these kits — truly the best eco-friendly, non-toxic paint out there. 🌿 Made from natural earth pigments, safe for little ones’ skin, and it washes off easily with water. Plus, they’re artist-quality, so kids can actually mix and layer colors like pros.

Each jar covers around 40–50 cheek designs (and you get 3–4 colors per kit!) — plenty for all the face-painting magic your crew can dream up. ✨

(Ps. they are super fun for the adults too 😋)

#halloween #halloweencraft #halloweenart #kidshalloween #kidshalloweenmakeup #artistmom #mompreneur #orlandoart #lakenonaart #artforwellbeing #nontoxichalloween #ecofriendlyhalloween

Our 2nd market is in the books! We had a beautiful day out at Great Southern Box Co 🌤️ This was our last market before Halloween, so all left over Halloween Kids Kits 🎃 will be available from our website next week! Limited stock — DM me directly to reserve a kit, and sign up to our newsletter to never miss a new release! 🎨🧠🧡

#halloween #kidsahalloweencrafts #halloweenart #artforwellbeing #uglyartstudio #artsinhealth #processoverperfection #trickortreat #orlando #orlandoart #lakenona #lakenonaartist

Our 2nd market is in the books! We had a beautiful day out at Great Southern Box Co 🌤️ This was our last market before Halloween, so all left over Halloween Kids Kits 🎃 will be available from our website next week! Limited stock — DM me directly to reserve a kit, and sign up to our newsletter to never miss a new release! 🎨🧠🧡

#halloween #kidsahalloweencrafts #halloweenart #artforwellbeing #uglyartstudio #artsinhealth #processoverperfection #trickortreat #orlando #orlandoart #lakenona #lakenonaartist

When I registered my LLC seven months ago, I had a vision and a spark for The Ugly Art Studio — but I never could’ve imagined how quickly it would take shape. This little studio has grown at what sometimes feels like the speed of light, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community. Over these months, our mission has become clearer, our voice stronger, and our offerings more defined—so I wanted to share an update. 🌟

The Ugly Art Studio: Reimagining Artmaking for Health and Wellbeing

The Ugly Art Studio is an Arts-in-Health initiative based in Lake Nona, FL. Born out of research showing that artmaking is really good for us, we create welcoming, pressure-free, process-over-perfection art experiences that invite more people to access the benefits of creativity. Because the research is clear — art doesn’t have to be good to be good for you!

Our mission is to make creativity an accessible and trusted resource for community health and wellbeing. We design and curate art kits and workshops that destigmatize artmaking and educate on the science behind it: making art boosts brain health, lowers stress, and strengthens community connection.

Where you’ll find us: We partner with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver customized art kits for patients and group care workshops. Locally, we host art-for-wellness sessions for workplaces, teams, and community groups — and sell our curated art kits directly to the public.

What’s next: We’re laying the groundwork for our first brick-and-mortar studio in Orlando. This space will be open to the public, available for private workshops, and designed to serve as our community’s trusted hub for social and arts prescribing.

Interested in collaborating? Here are some ideas:

Healthcare & Arts-in-Health Professionals: Expand patient impact without expanding your team through our curated art kits.

Workplaces, Care Facilities, & Wellness Organizations: Bring art-for-wellness workshops to your people with simple, turnkey programming.

Doctors, Therapists, or Wellness Providers: Let’s explore how The Ugly Art Studio can support your patients through creative social prescribing.

Let's connect! #artsinhealth

When I registered my LLC seven months ago, I had a vision and a spark for The Ugly Art Studio — but I never could’ve imagined how quickly it would take shape. This little studio has grown at what sometimes feels like the speed of light, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community. Over these months, our mission has become clearer, our voice stronger, and our offerings more defined—so I wanted to share an update. 🌟

The Ugly Art Studio: Reimagining Artmaking for Health and Wellbeing

The Ugly Art Studio is an Arts-in-Health initiative based in Lake Nona, FL. Born out of research showing that artmaking is really good for us, we create welcoming, pressure-free, process-over-perfection art experiences that invite more people to access the benefits of creativity. Because the research is clear — art doesn’t have to be good to be good for you!

Our mission is to make creativity an accessible and trusted resource for community health and wellbeing. We design and curate art kits and workshops that destigmatize artmaking and educate on the science behind it: making art boosts brain health, lowers stress, and strengthens community connection.

Where you’ll find us: We partner with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver customized art kits for patients and group care workshops. Locally, we host art-for-wellness sessions for workplaces, teams, and community groups — and sell our curated art kits directly to the public.

What’s next: We’re laying the groundwork for our first brick-and-mortar studio in Orlando. This space will be open to the public, available for private workshops, and designed to serve as our community’s trusted hub for social and arts prescribing.

Interested in collaborating? Here are some ideas:

Healthcare & Arts-in-Health Professionals: Expand patient impact without expanding your team through our curated art kits.

Workplaces, Care Facilities, & Wellness Organizations: Bring art-for-wellness workshops to your people with simple, turnkey programming.

Doctors, Therapists, or Wellness Providers: Let’s explore how The Ugly Art Studio can support your patients through creative social prescribing.

Let's connect! #artsinhealth

We are one day away from releasing our first batch of art kits into the wild! ✨🪩🧡 We will have 24 kids Halloween kits, including 6 different variations, available tomorrow at Art After Dark Market at the Lake Nona Town Center. Come by and say “hey!” 🎨👋

Art After Dark Market
Lake Nona Town Center
6pm - 10pm

#artforwellbeing #uglyartstudio #processoverperfection #artsinhealth #smallbusiness #womanentrepreneurs #mompreneur #artbusiness #artstudio #lakenona #lakenonaart #lakenonaartafterdark #orlandoart #orlando

We are one day away from releasing our first batch of art kits into the wild! ✨🪩🧡 We will have 24 kids Halloween kits, including 6 different variations, available tomorrow at Art After Dark Market at the Lake Nona Town Center. Come by and say “hey!” 🎨👋

Art After Dark Market
Lake Nona Town Center
6pm - 10pm

#artforwellbeing #uglyartstudio #processoverperfection #artsinhealth #smallbusiness #womanentrepreneurs #mompreneur #artbusiness #artstudio #lakenona #lakenonaart #lakenonaartafterdark #orlandoart #orlando

Our kids Halloween art kits are just about ready! 🎃Take a sneak peek at our silk screen printing project, made for kids of trick-or-treating age to design their their own candy bags!

These kits will be available at markets in Orlando on October 4th and 11th. Any remaining kits will be posted on our online store with national shipping available. Small batch, made with 🧡

#halloweencraft #kidsartprojects #halloweenartproject #kidshalloween #orlandoart #lakenonaart #localbusiness #smallbusiness #artistentrepreneur

Our kids Halloween art kits are just about ready! 🎃Take a sneak peek at our silk screen printing project, made for kids of trick-or-treating age to design their their own candy bags!

These kits will be available at markets in Orlando on October 4th and 11th. Any remaining kits will be posted on our online store with national shipping available. Small batch, made with 🧡

#halloweencraft #kidsartprojects #halloweenartproject #kidshalloween #orlandoart #lakenonaart #localbusiness #smallbusiness #artistentrepreneur

We are less than 2 weeks away from our first market! Behind the scenes, we are logging inventory, packing kits, ordering last minute supplies, and designing away. Our branding is starting to come together, and it feels *oh so good!* 😍✨🎨

Catch us first in Lake Nona at Art After Dark on October 4th! @learnlakenona @orlandolocalmakers

#orlandoart #artforwellbeing #artsinhealth #progressoverperfection #artexperiences #artisforeveryone

We are less than 2 weeks away from our first market! Behind the scenes, we are logging inventory, packing kits, ordering last minute supplies, and designing away. Our branding is starting to come together, and it feels *oh so good!* 😍✨🎨

Catch us first in Lake Nona at Art After Dark on October 4th! @learnlakenona @orlandolocalmakers

#orlandoart #artforwellbeing #artsinhealth #progressoverperfection #artexperiences #artisforeveryone

FREE DOWNLOAD ✨
Introducing our newest downloadable Art Activity Guide: Soothing Circles 🎨

Gentle, repeating circles in watercolor create a calming flow state, easing stress and lifting mood.

💧 Perfect for solo self-care time, classrooms, or wellness groups.
🖼️ DM me for your copy now + sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) so you don't miss a release!
🚀 Visit our website uglyartstudio.com for more FREE Downloadable PDF Art Activity Guides!

#ArtForWellbeing #WatercolorMeditation #CreativeWellness #ArtActivity #MindfulArt #Neuroaesthetics #FreeDownload #UglyArtStudio

FREE DOWNLOAD ✨
Introducing our newest downloadable Art Activity Guide: Soothing Circles 🎨

Gentle, repeating circles in watercolor create a calming flow state, easing stress and lifting mood.

💧 Perfect for solo self-care time, classrooms, or wellness groups.
🖼️ DM me for your copy now + sign up for our newsletter (link in bio) so you don't miss a release!
🚀 Visit our website uglyartstudio.com for more FREE Downloadable PDF Art Activity Guides!

#ArtForWellbeing #WatercolorMeditation #CreativeWellness #ArtActivity #MindfulArt #Neuroaesthetics #FreeDownload #UglyArtStudio

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Arts in Health Intensive at the University of Florida💡🎨🧠 This 3-day experience was more than I ever could have imagined — building community, gaining invaluable insight, and learning from some of the brilliant minds in the field. Truly more than intensive, it was an incubator and catalyst for best-practice program development. I’m still processing it all, but I took some time to write a reflection to help ingrain this unique experience. Read the full reflection on the blog — link in bio ✨

A huge shoutout and thanks to @ufcam @shandsaim for this experience!

uglyartstudio.com/post/reflecting-on-the-arts-in-health-intensive

#artsinhealth #incubator #startupbusiness #smallbusiness #artstudio #artforwellbeing

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Arts in Health Intensive at the University of Florida💡🎨🧠 This 3-day experience was more than I ever could have imagined — building community, gaining invaluable insight, and learning from some of the brilliant minds in the field. Truly more than intensive, it was an incubator and catalyst for best-practice program development. I’m still processing it all, but I took some time to write a reflection to help ingrain this unique experience. Read the full reflection on the blog — link in bio ✨

A huge shoutout and thanks to @ufcam @shandsaim for this experience!

uglyartstudio.com/post/reflecting-on-the-arts-in-health-intensive

#artsinhealth #incubator #startupbusiness #smallbusiness #artstudio #artforwellbeing

Lot's of exciting progress here in the studio! Here's a peek behind the scenes... step inside and feel the buzz of creativity and small business energy 🚀🎨

#StudioMagic #BehindTheScenes #CreativeProcess #startup #CreativeJuicesFlowing #InsideTheStudio #uglyartstudio #workinprogress #progressoverperfection #lakenonaartstudio #artclasseslakenona #orlandosmallbusiness #smallbusinessstartup

Lot's of exciting progress here in the studio! Here's a peek behind the scenes... step inside and feel the buzz of creativity and small business energy 🚀🎨

#StudioMagic #BehindTheScenes #CreativeProcess #startup #CreativeJuicesFlowing #InsideTheStudio #uglyartstudio #workinprogress #progressoverperfection #lakenonaartstudio #artclasseslakenona #orlandosmallbusiness #smallbusinessstartup

✨ What if ten minutes a day could unlock fresh ideas, sharper focus, and more joy?

The Creativity Catalyst is your science-backed guide to weaving simple, art-fueled practices into everyday life — boosting energy, clarity, and creative confidence. 🎨⚡️

Perfect for busy minds, wellness seekers, and anyone ready to explore the edge between science and imagination. No “artist” title required — just curiosity.

📖 Launching soon from The Ugly Art Studio — creativity for ambitious, open-minded humans who want to think bigger, feel better, and live brighter.

✨ Stay tuned.

#TheUglyArtStudio #CreativityCatalyst #ScienceWithSoul #BusyButBrilliant #CreativeReset #MindfulPerformance #Neuroaesthetics #ThinkBiggerFeelBetter

✨ What if ten minutes a day could unlock fresh ideas, sharper focus, and more joy?

The Creativity Catalyst is your science-backed guide to weaving simple, art-fueled practices into everyday life — boosting energy, clarity, and creative confidence. 🎨⚡️

Perfect for busy minds, wellness seekers, and anyone ready to explore the edge between science and imagination. No “artist” title required — just curiosity.

📖 Launching soon from The Ugly Art Studio — creativity for ambitious, open-minded humans who want to think bigger, feel better, and live brighter.

✨ Stay tuned.

#TheUglyArtStudio #CreativityCatalyst #ScienceWithSoul #BusyButBrilliant #CreativeReset #MindfulPerformance #Neuroaesthetics #ThinkBiggerFeelBetter

Excited to step into a month full of events dedicated to arts in health — sharing, learning, connecting, and growing. These business cards are homemade and hot off the press, using recycled hemp paper and designed in-house 👩🏻‍💻👩🏻‍🎨

Feeling grateful to represent The Ugly Art Studio in this movement — and to keep building with heart, with purpose, and with you. 💛

See you out there!
— Samantha Dunne

#artsinhealth #uglyartstudio #creativewellness #communityarts #artsbasedhealing #artforwellbeing #neuroaesthetics

Excited to step into a month full of events dedicated to arts in health — sharing, learning, connecting, and growing. These business cards are homemade and hot off the press, using recycled hemp paper and designed in-house 👩🏻‍💻👩🏻‍🎨

Feeling grateful to represent The Ugly Art Studio in this movement — and to keep building with heart, with purpose, and with you. 💛

See you out there!
— Samantha Dunne

#artsinhealth #uglyartstudio #creativewellness #communityarts #artsbasedhealing #artforwellbeing #neuroaesthetics

✨ FREE DOWNLOAD ✨
Introducing our new Art Activity Guides!
Quick, calming, and creative—these printable guides are perfect for classrooms, wellness groups, or solo art time. 🎨

💧 First up: Watercolor Mark-Making Meditation
Learn how simple shapes and soft edges can ease stress, build focus, and boost creative confidence.

🖼️ DM and I’ll send you a copy now, then sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the resource hub goes live! Subscribe at www.uglyartstudio.com or hit the link in bio!

#ArtForWellbeing #WatercolorMeditation #CreativeWellness #ArtActivity #MindfulArt #Neuroaesthetics #FreeDownload #UglyArtStudio

✨ FREE DOWNLOAD ✨
Introducing our new Art Activity Guides!
Quick, calming, and creative—these printable guides are perfect for classrooms, wellness groups, or solo art time. 🎨

💧 First up: Watercolor Mark-Making Meditation
Learn how simple shapes and soft edges can ease stress, build focus, and boost creative confidence.

🖼️ DM and I’ll send you a copy now, then sign up for our newsletter to be notified when the resource hub goes live! Subscribe at www.uglyartstudio.com or hit the link in bio!

#ArtForWellbeing #WatercolorMeditation #CreativeWellness #ArtActivity #MindfulArt #Neuroaesthetics #FreeDownload #UglyArtStudio

Want to stay in the know? Our newsletter is where the magic happens. Sign up on our website! 🌟

Once a month, we’ll share what’s brewing at The Ugly Art Studio: upcoming classes, free art project releases, behind-the-scenes bits, and bite-sized brain science on why art feels so good — there is some serious evidence behind this practice!

We are about to release our FIRST EVER newsletter, so make sure to sign up now to be part of the journey right from the beginning 💥

Sign up here: www.uglyartstudio.com/contact

#uglyartstudio #artforwellbeing #creativecommunity #artsinhealth #neuroaesthetics #newsletterlaunch #orlandoarts #artworkshops #processoverperfection #artistnewsletter #communitythroughcreativity

Want to stay in the know? Our newsletter is where the magic happens. Sign up on our website! 🌟

Once a month, we’ll share what’s brewing at The Ugly Art Studio: upcoming classes, free art project releases, behind-the-scenes bits, and bite-sized brain science on why art feels so good — there is some serious evidence behind this practice!

We are about to release our FIRST EVER newsletter, so make sure to sign up now to be part of the journey right from the beginning 💥

Sign up here: www.uglyartstudio.com/contact

#uglyartstudio #artforwellbeing #creativecommunity #artsinhealth #neuroaesthetics #newsletterlaunch #orlandoarts #artworkshops #processoverperfection #artistnewsletter #communitythroughcreativity

This August, I'm heading into my fifth year teaching college-level art. 🥹❤️🌼
I’m still learning — still amazed — by what happens when people are given space to make without judgment.

In addition to running The Ugly Art Studio, I teach university foundations courses in Drawing and 2D Design that provide the — ahem — foundation for all other art courses to build upon. Since these classes are open to all students (including non-art majors), each class is made up of a full range of artistic experience, skill, and interest — from students picking up a paintbrush for the first time to those who’ve already exhibited or sold their work.

My challenge and passion as an instructor is to curate an experience that maximizes interest in art, while creating a space that feels welcoming, nurturing, and supportive regardless of background or ability. I’ve found that a mistakes-positive approach allows students to open up and grow in ways that still surprise me to this day.

Over the years, I’ve heard countless students share stories of previous art classes where the focus was entirely on product over process. The story usually goes like this:
-Teacher expects perfect work.
-Student feels stressed and not good enough.
-Teacher pushes harder.
-Student retreats — convinced they just “aren’t talented.”
-Student stops making art.

These types of stories have me cringing to the core. Each time I hear one, my resolve to create open, accessible art classes intensifies.

Art is a tool humans developed tens of thousands of years ago. We still use it today to express, process, imagine, communicate, and create meaning. When someone is taught to make art only in a way that “looks good to others,” it strips the intrinsic value, often rendering it meaningless or even harmful to the creator.

Modern Western culture tells us that art is for display, for judgment, for other people. But that’s only a sliver of art's potential. Through years of teaching, I’ve witnessed the magic that unfolds when the full potential of art is unleashed. And through formally studying Design Science, I’ve come to understand WHY this happens.

In short? Our brains are wired for art-making.

*continued in comments*

This August, I'm heading into my fifth year teaching college-level art. 🥹❤️🌼
I’m still learning — still amazed — by what happens when people are given space to make without judgment.

In addition to running The Ugly Art Studio, I teach university foundations courses in Drawing and 2D Design that provide the — ahem — foundation for all other art courses to build upon. Since these classes are open to all students (including non-art majors), each class is made up of a full range of artistic experience, skill, and interest — from students picking up a paintbrush for the first time to those who’ve already exhibited or sold their work.

My challenge and passion as an instructor is to curate an experience that maximizes interest in art, while creating a space that feels welcoming, nurturing, and supportive regardless of background or ability. I’ve found that a mistakes-positive approach allows students to open up and grow in ways that still surprise me to this day.

Over the years, I’ve heard countless students share stories of previous art classes where the focus was entirely on product over process. The story usually goes like this:
-Teacher expects perfect work.
-Student feels stressed and not good enough.
-Teacher pushes harder.
-Student retreats — convinced they just “aren’t talented.”
-Student stops making art.

These types of stories have me cringing to the core. Each time I hear one, my resolve to create open, accessible art classes intensifies.

Art is a tool humans developed tens of thousands of years ago. We still use it today to express, process, imagine, communicate, and create meaning. When someone is taught to make art only in a way that “looks good to others,” it strips the intrinsic value, often rendering it meaningless or even harmful to the creator.

Modern Western culture tells us that art is for display, for judgment, for other people. But that’s only a sliver of art's potential. Through years of teaching, I’ve witnessed the magic that unfolds when the full potential of art is unleashed. And through formally studying Design Science, I’ve come to understand WHY this happens.

In short? Our brains are wired for art-making.

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What if the secret to seeing the world differently… was simply slowing down? 🎨

We rush, we scroll, we move from one thing to the next. But art invites us to pause — to notice the light on a coffee cup, the rhythm of a line, the breath between brushstrokes.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we believe creativity isn’t about talent. It’s about paying attention.

Making art can soothe the nervous system, deepen our focus, and help us reconnect — with ourselves, and the world around us.

So take a moment. Breathe in. Pick up a paintbrush, a crayon, a scrap of paper.

Let's explore the perspectives waiting to be uncovered. 🌀

#ArtAsTherapy #ArtForTheSoul #CreativeWellbeing #Neuroaesthetics #HealingThroughArt #SlowDownAndCreate #MindfulMaking #CreativePause #RestAsResistance #IntentionalLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #WellnessJourney #ProcessOverProduct #MakeArtFeelBetter #UglyArtStudio

What if the secret to seeing the world differently… was simply slowing down? 🎨

We rush, we scroll, we move from one thing to the next. But art invites us to pause — to notice the light on a coffee cup, the rhythm of a line, the breath between brushstrokes.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we believe creativity isn’t about talent. It’s about paying attention.

Making art can soothe the nervous system, deepen our focus, and help us reconnect — with ourselves, and the world around us.

So take a moment. Breathe in. Pick up a paintbrush, a crayon, a scrap of paper.

Let's explore the perspectives waiting to be uncovered. 🌀

#ArtAsTherapy #ArtForTheSoul #CreativeWellbeing #Neuroaesthetics #HealingThroughArt #SlowDownAndCreate #MindfulMaking #CreativePause #RestAsResistance #IntentionalLiving #MentalHealthAwareness #WellnessJourney #ProcessOverProduct #MakeArtFeelBetter #UglyArtStudio

Meditative mark-making is one way to support the nervous system through art. 🧠🎨
Using slow repetition and colors you love, this rhythmic painting exercise can transform your mood with just a short session. Any 2-D medium will work — paint, markers, or even your kids’ crayons! 🖍️ No skills or artistic “talent” required.
#Neuroaesthetics #ArtAndWellbeing #MeditativeArt #MindfulCreativity #TheUglyArtStudio

Meditative mark-making is one way to support the nervous system through art. 🧠🎨
Using slow repetition and colors you love, this rhythmic painting exercise can transform your mood with just a short session. Any 2-D medium will work — paint, markers, or even your kids’ crayons! 🖍️ No skills or artistic “talent” required.
#Neuroaesthetics #ArtAndWellbeing #MeditativeArt #MindfulCreativity #TheUglyArtStudio

🧠✨ Ever wonder what really happens to your brain when you make art?
Discover how art activates neural pathways linked to calm, focus, memory, and connection. #Neuroaesthetics #ArtForWellbeing #CreativeHealing #TheUglyArtStudio

🧠✨ Ever wonder what really happens to your brain when you make art?
Discover how art activates neural pathways linked to calm, focus, memory, and connection. #Neuroaesthetics #ArtForWellbeing #CreativeHealing #TheUglyArtStudio

📌 We’re on Pinterest! 🎨✨

Looking for more art inspo, behind-the-scenes peeks, and creative sparks from The Ugly Art Studio? Come pin with us!

From workshop snapshots to messy palettes and art-for-wellness ideas, we’re building a little corner of creative magic over there — and we’d love to see you there too.

🖇️ pinterest.com/uglyartstudio
📍Follow us + save your favorites!

#TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForWellbeing #CreativeInspo #PinterestArt #ProcessOverPerfection #MessyMagic #ArtWorkshops #Neuroaesthetics #ArtTherapyInspired #LakeNonaArt

📌 We’re on Pinterest! 🎨✨

Looking for more art inspo, behind-the-scenes peeks, and creative sparks from The Ugly Art Studio? Come pin with us!

From workshop snapshots to messy palettes and art-for-wellness ideas, we’re building a little corner of creative magic over there — and we’d love to see you there too.

🖇️ pinterest.com/uglyartstudio
📍Follow us + save your favorites!

#TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForWellbeing #CreativeInspo #PinterestArt #ProcessOverPerfection #MessyMagic #ArtWorkshops #Neuroaesthetics #ArtTherapyInspired #LakeNonaArt

Ever wonder what making art actually *does* to your brain? Dive into the vibrant world of creativity with the book Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross 🎨✨ Discover how different aesthetic experiences not only uplift your mood but also sharpen your thinking, spark innovation, and transform the way you feel. From the calming strokes of a painting to the dynamic energy of a live performance, art is a catalyst for change deep within us. If you are curious to explore the power of art, this fascinating read is your guide! ✨🧠
#YourBrainOnArt #ArtAndScience #UnlockCreativity #MindfulArt

Ever wonder what making art actually *does* to your brain? Dive into the vibrant world of creativity with the book Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross 🎨✨ Discover how different aesthetic experiences not only uplift your mood but also sharpen your thinking, spark innovation, and transform the way you feel. From the calming strokes of a painting to the dynamic energy of a live performance, art is a catalyst for change deep within us. If you are curious to explore the power of art, this fascinating read is your guide! ✨🧠
#YourBrainOnArt #ArtAndScience #UnlockCreativity #MindfulArt

Ever tried art as a way to soothe the soul? 🎨✨

Our bodies remember. Through texture and rhythm, art becomes a sensory anchor—helping us find safety in our own skin. Making art helps anchor our nervous systems by giving us something tactile to return to as we process emotions.

A few simple ways to anchor:
— Twist yarn between fingers
— Layer torn paper into shapes
— Smudge pastel in slow circles

Art is more than visual—it’s deeply physical.

#SensoryArt #MindfulMaking #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #ArtAndHealing #TactileArt #BodyMindSoul

Ever tried art as a way to soothe the soul? 🎨✨

Our bodies remember. Through texture and rhythm, art becomes a sensory anchor—helping us find safety in our own skin. Making art helps anchor our nervous systems by giving us something tactile to return to as we process emotions.

A few simple ways to anchor:
— Twist yarn between fingers
— Layer torn paper into shapes
— Smudge pastel in slow circles

Art is more than visual—it’s deeply physical.

#SensoryArt #MindfulMaking #ExpressiveArtsTherapy #ArtAndHealing #TactileArt #BodyMindSoul

🎨 In a world full of expectations, art is our refuge. When we release control of the outcome, art-making becomes about connection, expression, and the pure thrill of the moment (that's flow state, y'all!). There's no big secret -- you can try it yourself, right here, right now. Find a pen, pencil, marker, any drawing utensil will do. Now look at your hand holding your coffee mug, and draw it. Go ahead, try it. Doesn't look like your hand? Oh well. Did you draw the details, or just the general shape? What if you draw it again, what will you do differently?

Not at a desk? Take your lunch fork and wiggle some ketchup around your plate in an abstract pattern. Going on a walk later? Stack some stones into a tower and stick a flower on top. Playing with your kids? Draw each others faces with crayons and markers.

Today, let your creativity flow without judgment. Notice whats around you. Get silly. Root in the moment. When we can allow ourselves to exile perfectionism, art becomes our refuge.✨

#art #artforwellness #artforhealth #presentmoment #byeperfectionism #orlandoart #artstudio

🎨 In a world full of expectations, art is our refuge. When we release control of the outcome, art-making becomes about connection, expression, and the pure thrill of the moment (that's flow state, y'all!). There's no big secret -- you can try it yourself, right here, right now. Find a pen, pencil, marker, any drawing utensil will do. Now look at your hand holding your coffee mug, and draw it. Go ahead, try it. Doesn't look like your hand? Oh well. Did you draw the details, or just the general shape? What if you draw it again, what will you do differently?

Not at a desk? Take your lunch fork and wiggle some ketchup around your plate in an abstract pattern. Going on a walk later? Stack some stones into a tower and stick a flower on top. Playing with your kids? Draw each others faces with crayons and markers.

Today, let your creativity flow without judgment. Notice whats around you. Get silly. Root in the moment. When we can allow ourselves to exile perfectionism, art becomes our refuge.✨

#art #artforwellness #artforhealth #presentmoment #byeperfectionism #orlandoart #artstudio

Welcome to my colorful little corner of the world — I’m Samantha, and this is The Ugly Art Studio 💛

I’m an artist, educator, and big believer in the magic of making things — not to produce something perfect, rather, because the act of creating is what makes us *human*. Around here, we use creativity as a tool to root in the present, enrich our brain health, and connect with each other.

Before opening this studio, I spent over a decade at the intersection of sustainable design, higher ed, and the arts — teaching, creating, and designing programs that help people connect through creativity. The past few years have brought my focus to neuroaesthetics — the science of how art and design affect the brain and body — and how we can use that research to make everyday life feel more vibrant, calm, and connected. ✨🧠

That’s the heart behind The Ugly Art Studio: low-pressure, joy-forward workshops for anyone who’s been curious about using creativity as a tool for wellbeing. And if this is the first time you're hearing of it, I'm glad you stumbled on this post.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or its your first time at the easel -- I invite you to explore the power of creativity with me. So glad to have you here! 💕

#TheUglyArtStudio #ProcessOverPerfection #ArtForWellbeing #ArtIsForEveryone #neuroarts #orlando #lakenona #lakenonaart

Welcome to my colorful little corner of the world — I’m Samantha, and this is The Ugly Art Studio 💛

I’m an artist, educator, and big believer in the magic of making things — not to produce something perfect, rather, because the act of creating is what makes us *human*. Around here, we use creativity as a tool to root in the present, enrich our brain health, and connect with each other.

Before opening this studio, I spent over a decade at the intersection of sustainable design, higher ed, and the arts — teaching, creating, and designing programs that help people connect through creativity. The past few years have brought my focus to neuroaesthetics — the science of how art and design affect the brain and body — and how we can use that research to make everyday life feel more vibrant, calm, and connected. ✨🧠

That’s the heart behind The Ugly Art Studio: low-pressure, joy-forward workshops for anyone who’s been curious about using creativity as a tool for wellbeing. And if this is the first time you're hearing of it, I'm glad you stumbled on this post.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or its your first time at the easel -- I invite you to explore the power of creativity with me. So glad to have you here! 💕

#TheUglyArtStudio #ProcessOverPerfection #ArtForWellbeing #ArtIsForEveryone #neuroarts #orlando #lakenona #lakenonaart

Science agrees: creative engagement is good for your brain. 🎨

Art-making lights up over 17 regions— including those tied to movement, memory, and emotion.

Even just 10 minutes of creative time can reduce cortisol and shift your nervous system toward calm. 🌿

And no—it doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful. The benefits are in the *process*.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we specialize in creating custom art-for-wellness experiences for:
👥 Community workshops
🏢 Corporate team-building
🌱 Personal 1:1 sessions
🏥 Arts for health & healing

📅 Now booking art-for-wellness workshops for August 2025 and beyond!

[🧠 Source: NeuroArts Blueprint, 2022]

#Neuroarts #BrainAndArt #CreativityAndHealth #ArtTherapy #MindBodyConnection #ScienceWithSoul #CreativeWellbeing
#lakenona #lakenonaorlando #lakenonaart #ArtForWellbeing #ProcessOverPerfection

Science agrees: creative engagement is good for your brain. 🎨

Art-making lights up over 17 regions— including those tied to movement, memory, and emotion.

Even just 10 minutes of creative time can reduce cortisol and shift your nervous system toward calm. 🌿

And no—it doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful. The benefits are in the *process*.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we specialize in creating custom art-for-wellness experiences for:
👥 Community workshops
🏢 Corporate team-building
🌱 Personal 1:1 sessions
🏥 Arts for health & healing

📅 Now booking art-for-wellness workshops for August 2025 and beyond!

[🧠 Source: NeuroArts Blueprint, 2022]

#Neuroarts #BrainAndArt #CreativityAndHealth #ArtTherapy #MindBodyConnection #ScienceWithSoul #CreativeWellbeing
#lakenona #lakenonaorlando #lakenonaart #ArtForWellbeing #ProcessOverPerfection

If someone told you there was a tool that could reduce stress, spark connection, support healing, and improve memory…
You might think: “Where can I get one?”

Here’s the wild part:
You already have it.
It's your imagination. Your hands. Your weird ideas.
It’s art.

✨ According to research in neuroaesthetics, the arts aren’t just extra — they’re essential. A tool for learning, healing, and remembering what it means to be fully human.

So go ahead.
Make stuff.
Get messy.
You're literally rewiring yourself in the best way.

Studies show that engaging in art can reduce cortisol, activate reward pathways, and even enhance neuroplasticity.

This isn’t fluff. It’s science.
And it’s permission to make more art.

🧠✨
Your nervous system will thank you.

#Neuroarts #UglyArtStudio #YourBrainOnArt #ArtHeals #ProcessOverPerfection #CreativeWellbeing #MessyMagic #ArtsAndTheBrain #TraumaInformedArt #NervousSystemReset

Check out the quoted article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075503/

If someone told you there was a tool that could reduce stress, spark connection, support healing, and improve memory…
You might think: “Where can I get one?”

Here’s the wild part:
You already have it.
It's your imagination. Your hands. Your weird ideas.
It’s art.

✨ According to research in neuroaesthetics, the arts aren’t just extra — they’re essential. A tool for learning, healing, and remembering what it means to be fully human.

So go ahead.
Make stuff.
Get messy.
You're literally rewiring yourself in the best way.

Studies show that engaging in art can reduce cortisol, activate reward pathways, and even enhance neuroplasticity.

This isn’t fluff. It’s science.
And it’s permission to make more art.

🧠✨
Your nervous system will thank you.

#Neuroarts #UglyArtStudio #YourBrainOnArt #ArtHeals #ProcessOverPerfection #CreativeWellbeing #MessyMagic #ArtsAndTheBrain #TraumaInformedArt #NervousSystemReset

Check out the quoted article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7075503/

Why Ugly?

Because the world already asks us to be polished. Perfect. Presentable.
But we're tired of pretending that neat = better.
And we know that most of life doesn’t fit inside clean lines. It's layered. It spills. It wrinkles. It leaves a mark. And thats what we love about it!

At The Ugly Art Studio, “ugly” isn’t an insult — it’s an invitation to show up as you are.
We guide you to create without apology, and to let go of pretty, high-pressure outcomes.

We believe in art that gives back to you, with weird lines, shaky hands, clumpy layers and all.
We believe deep down, that everyone is creative (yes, even the ones who swear they’re not — don't worry, well help you rediscover it).

If you take one thing away from this post, know that art doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful. Making something pointless, playful, & weird is a radical act of self-care, and we should do more of it. LOT'S more of it.

To us, "ugly" isn't bad. Its freeing. We believe this so much that we named our studio after it.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to The Ugly Art Studio --a place where your messy, beautiful, imperfect human-self is free.

-Samantha

##UglyArtStudio #ProcessOverPerfection #ArtIsMedicine #Neuroarts #OrlandoArt #lakenonamoms #artforwellness #uglyart

Why Ugly?

Because the world already asks us to be polished. Perfect. Presentable.
But we're tired of pretending that neat = better.
And we know that most of life doesn’t fit inside clean lines. It's layered. It spills. It wrinkles. It leaves a mark. And thats what we love about it!

At The Ugly Art Studio, “ugly” isn’t an insult — it’s an invitation to show up as you are.
We guide you to create without apology, and to let go of pretty, high-pressure outcomes.

We believe in art that gives back to you, with weird lines, shaky hands, clumpy layers and all.
We believe deep down, that everyone is creative (yes, even the ones who swear they’re not — don't worry, well help you rediscover it).

If you take one thing away from this post, know that art doesn’t have to be pretty to be powerful. Making something pointless, playful, & weird is a radical act of self-care, and we should do more of it. LOT'S more of it.

To us, "ugly" isn't bad. Its freeing. We believe this so much that we named our studio after it.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to The Ugly Art Studio --a place where your messy, beautiful, imperfect human-self is free.

-Samantha

##UglyArtStudio #ProcessOverPerfection #ArtIsMedicine #Neuroarts #OrlandoArt #lakenonamoms #artforwellness #uglyart

What is “art for wellness”? 🎨🧠

It’s not just art therapy (though we love that too! 💜) It’s a growing field where creativity meets care—where making things helps us relax, connect, process, heal, and feel GOOD. ✨

According to research...
🌀 Making art can lower stress.
🧠 It can open up new neural pathways.
📵 It gives you time away from screens, tasks, noise.
🤝 It can even help you feel more connected to the people around you—even if you’re not in the mood for conversation.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we create thoughtful, low-pressure art experiences that support wellness—where the process is the point. 🖌️
No critiques. No “right way.” Just space to explore, connect, and feel joy. 🌱

✨ Want to bring process-focused art sessions to your workplace, care center, or community org?
We’re now booking for August in Orlando! 📅

*********

Let us serve you. 🤲 Here are a few ideas to get us started:

🏨 Hotel, workplace, or care facility?
Offer art-for-wellness workshops as a free service to your patrons—we’ve got easy plans to make it happen.

🎭 Cultural or wellness org?
Let’s co-design a creative station for your themed events, wellness weeks, or retreats.

🧘 Therapist or wellness professional?
If you practice social prescribing, we’d love to become a trusted part of your care toolkit.

Let’s get messy. 🎨🖐️

#ArtsInHealth #ArtAndWellbeing #CreativeWellness #TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForEveryone #ProcessOverProduct #SocialPrescribing #OrlandoArts #Neuroarts #StressReliefThroughArt

What is “art for wellness”? 🎨🧠

It’s not just art therapy (though we love that too! 💜) It’s a growing field where creativity meets care—where making things helps us relax, connect, process, heal, and feel GOOD. ✨

According to research...
🌀 Making art can lower stress.
🧠 It can open up new neural pathways.
📵 It gives you time away from screens, tasks, noise.
🤝 It can even help you feel more connected to the people around you—even if you’re not in the mood for conversation.

At The Ugly Art Studio, we create thoughtful, low-pressure art experiences that support wellness—where the process is the point. 🖌️
No critiques. No “right way.” Just space to explore, connect, and feel joy. 🌱

✨ Want to bring process-focused art sessions to your workplace, care center, or community org?
We’re now booking for August in Orlando! 📅

*********

Let us serve you. 🤲 Here are a few ideas to get us started:

🏨 Hotel, workplace, or care facility?
Offer art-for-wellness workshops as a free service to your patrons—we’ve got easy plans to make it happen.

🎭 Cultural or wellness org?
Let’s co-design a creative station for your themed events, wellness weeks, or retreats.

🧘 Therapist or wellness professional?
If you practice social prescribing, we’d love to become a trusted part of your care toolkit.

Let’s get messy. 🎨🖐️

#ArtsInHealth #ArtAndWellbeing #CreativeWellness #TheUglyArtStudio #ArtForEveryone #ProcessOverProduct #SocialPrescribing #OrlandoArts #Neuroarts #StressReliefThroughArt

We're Open! 🎉

The Ugly Art Studio is now booking sessions for August 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

We bring thoughtful, process-focused art experiences directly to you — whether that’s at home, in your workplace, a school, or a community space.

Offerings include small group workshops, personalized art tutoring, and custom classes designed for teams, families, and community groups. Each session is tailored to your space, your people, and your budget.

Grounded in neuroarts research and an inclusive, process-focused approach, our sessions use artmaking as a tool to support wellbeing, foster social connection, and cultivate curiosity. The cognitive and emotional benefits of creative engagement show us that the magic isn’t in how the art looks at the end, but in what unfolds as you create.

Our goal is to destigmatize artmaking. You don’t have to be an artist to do art — and you don’t have to be “good” at it for it to be good for you.

Let’s leave that old story behind and make space for a new way of creating.

Ready to get started?

DM or email to start planning your session 🎨

We're Open! 🎉

The Ugly Art Studio is now booking sessions for August 2025 in Orlando, Florida.

We bring thoughtful, process-focused art experiences directly to you — whether that’s at home, in your workplace, a school, or a community space.

Offerings include small group workshops, personalized art tutoring, and custom classes designed for teams, families, and community groups. Each session is tailored to your space, your people, and your budget.

Grounded in neuroarts research and an inclusive, process-focused approach, our sessions use artmaking as a tool to support wellbeing, foster social connection, and cultivate curiosity. The cognitive and emotional benefits of creative engagement show us that the magic isn’t in how the art looks at the end, but in what unfolds as you create.

Our goal is to destigmatize artmaking. You don’t have to be an artist to do art — and you don’t have to be “good” at it for it to be good for you.

Let’s leave that old story behind and make space for a new way of creating.

Ready to get started?

DM or email to start planning your session 🎨

Creative workshops for happiness, health, & wellbeing 🎨✨❤️

The Ugly Art Studio is a pop-up art-for-wellness studio based in Lake Nona, FL. We believe making art is good for everyone, so we’ve developed zero-barrier classes that allow people to experience the benefits without the pressure. You’ll find us popping up in unexpected places—parks, hotels, hospitals, cafés, offices, and senior homes—anywhere people could use a little more connection and wellbeing. We’re on a mission to spread the word that art doesn’t have to be good to be good for you.

Our art experiences focus on the process, not the product. And we carefully curate projects that integrate the latest science: research shows that making art boosts brain health, reduces stress, and promotes overall wellbeing. Now that’s inspiring.

And the best part? You don’t need talent or prior training. The benefits come from creating the art, not how it looks at the end. We believe everyone deserves access to these benefits, so we removed the obstacles — bye-bye pressure and perfectionism!

Our goal is simple: provide opportunities for more people to make more art, more often.

Creative workshops for happiness, health, & wellbeing 🎨✨❤️

The Ugly Art Studio is a pop-up art-for-wellness studio based in Lake Nona, FL. We believe making art is good for everyone, so we’ve developed zero-barrier classes that allow people to experience the benefits without the pressure. You’ll find us popping up in unexpected places—parks, hotels, hospitals, cafés, offices, and senior homes—anywhere people could use a little more connection and wellbeing. We’re on a mission to spread the word that art doesn’t have to be good to be good for you.

Our art experiences focus on the process, not the product. And we carefully curate projects that integrate the latest science: research shows that making art boosts brain health, reduces stress, and promotes overall wellbeing. Now that’s inspiring.

And the best part? You don’t need talent or prior training. The benefits come from creating the art, not how it looks at the end. We believe everyone deserves access to these benefits, so we removed the obstacles — bye-bye pressure and perfectionism!

Our goal is simple: provide opportunities for more people to make more art, more often.

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