05/04/2026
The studio repairs are complete… so what’s next?
Fair warning: long post ahead.
When the storm hit back in August and damaged the studio, I honestly had no idea how long repairs would take or when I’d be able to reopen. And to be completely transparent, it ended up being a break I didn’t know I needed, at exactly the right time.
Life looks a lot different now than it did when I started this journey in October 2019. I’ve moved the studio twice, I now have four grandkids (all four and under!), and I help out on the farm. I’ve truly enjoyed stepping back for a bit.
That being said… just because the doors were closed doesn’t mean the paint stopped. While the studio paused open paint days and private parties, SO many paint kits still made their way out into the world. From a pumpkin patch and a volleyball team, to birthday parties, holiday gatherings, and even a recent order of 50 kits delivered to a business in Meade… you all kept the creativity going.
And for that—thank you. Truly.
Canvas kits are such a fun way to paint with family and friends… anytime, anywhere.
So what’s next?
It’s already May (how?!)—school’s about to be out, and summer is right around the corner. As always, the studio will be closed for the summer. (Let’s be honest… without AC, it turns into a full-on sauna in there anyway 😅) and I’ve always been closed for the summer.
But I haven’t just been relaxing—I’ve been planning.
This fall, The Busy Brush will be shifting into more of a DIY Arts & Crafts studio with scheduled workshops you can sign up for. Think mosaics, crushed glass, wood signs, and more. There will be options for both adults and kids, and I’m really excited about where this is headed.
Don’t worry, canvas kits aren’t going anywhere. I’m working on stocking the front foyer with those, along with ceramic kits, fun kids projects, and other creative goodies.
In the meantime, I’ve been back in the studio cleaning, rearranging (shocking, I know 😂), and giving the space a cozier, more homey feel.
A couple quick things:
• I’m on the hunt for some comfy, gently-used chairs so if you’ve got any you’re ready to part with (and they’re budget-friendly), let me know!
• The Jigsaw Junction is officially back! There are now 300+ puzzles available to check out. Huge thank you to everyone who continues to donate—you’re keeping a lot of families busy and happy.
More details to come soon… but for now, just know I’m excited, refreshed, and ready for what’s next!💛
Again, Thank You all so much for supporting my small business! ~ Resí
And thanks to Meade County News for the pictures and article in the paper!