COLUMBUS, Ohio — Art can be messy, expressive, therapeutic and fun, but for sisters Lori and Lisa, it's the glue that bonds them together.

“We were separated for most of our adult lives,” said Lori Giffin. “I was married to a military man and my sister stayed here to raise a family.”

After 30 years spent mostly apart, the sisters came together to open Brush Crazy, a Columbus-based art studio.

“We got together and decided to do this and I think both of us were worried since we didn't know each other too well,” said Lisa Lofland. “But it's been awesome.”

Lisa's time in art school, mixed with Lori's love for the therapeutic benefits of creating, made them the picture-perfect duo for the job.

Brush Crazy visitors may walk in, grab some paint or clay and create a variety of art pieces at their leisure. The studio co-owners said their most important creation is a space where others can find the joy in making works of art.

“Art is good for the soul,” said Lisa. “I truly believe that art is therapy to any person at any level.”

Brush Crazy hosts scheduled workshops, but visitors can also walk in whenever the studio is open, meet with an instructor and create a piece of their choice.