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Big News from Oakwood Art Studio
After a truly wonderful year in our cozy Mill Street location in downtown Ortonville, we’ve made a heartfelt decision to close our...
Peter and Debbie Scott
Jun 10, 20251 min read


What to Do with the Art You've Made (With a Little Help from David Sedaris)
We’ve all been there: the paint is dry, the brushes washed, the room eerily quiet. You step back, look at the canvas, and immediately...
Peter and Debbie Scott
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Turning Criticism into Creativity: An Artist’s Guide to Growth
If you’ve ever shared your artwork, whether at a paint and sip event, during a class, at home, or even online, you’ve probably received...
Peter and Debbie Scott
May 24, 20252 min read


A Grand Day Out: Summer Art Adventures with the Grandkids
It’s that time again, school’s winding down, and summer stretches out ahead like a blank canvas. If you’re a grandparent, chances are...
Peter and Debbie Scott
May 13, 20251 min read


Blog Post #10 - The Art of Time: Setting the Right Expectations for Your Creative Projects
At Oakwood Art Studio, we believe creativity should feel like a joy, not a race. Whether you’re joining us for a paint-and-sip evening, a...
Peter and Debbie Scott
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Blog Post #9 -“Is That Cheating?”: Why Using Art Tools Doesn’t Make You Any Less of an Artist.
Let’s talk about something that comes up a lot in our classes and events, especially with newer artists: “am I cheating if I trace...
Peter and Debbie Scott
Apr 14, 20252 min read