In this "Crowd Faves" episode, host Stephanie Gaffney revisits three moments from solo episodes of the show, chosen by you, the audience!
The first segment delves into unhinged comments and questions from wedding guests, with Stephanie (and listeners!) sharing humorous and sometimes awkward encounters live wedding painters face, including a memorable story about a divorced couple and a request to paint someone out of a scene – you have to hear how that ended…
The second and third clips offer practical advice for artists, including actionable strategies for building a portfolio and simulating a live painting environment, such as practicing with a restricted palette and reaching out to photographers for reference images.
Finally, the third popular moment has Stephanie challenging the conventional wisdom against comparing oneself to others, suggesting that artists can learn and grow by analyzing other artists' work and business practices to improve their own client experience and professional development. Insights useful for artists of any stripe!
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Ep. 41 “Unhinged – Comments and Questions from Wedding Guests”: https://youtu.be/x1JrBFs9OUA
–Ep. 40 “Simple Tips to Improve Your Live Painting Skills and Speed”: https://youtu.be/UhCgP2tR3R4
–Ep. 45 “How to Use Comparison to Better Your Art and Business”: https://youtu.be/O8-AQHfRtlo
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
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Thank you!
In Episode 52 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Denise Hopkins, a live painter and gallery owner based in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Known for her distinct impasto oil paintings created with a palette knife, Denise shares her journey into art, including how she started her career after a personal turning point. Stephanie and Denise delve into the importance of painting challenges and accountability groups for creatives, especially when starting out or returning from a break, highlighting Denise’s popular "31 in 31" challenge, an annual January event that encourages daily creative practice and fosters a supportive community for artists of all levels.| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |–Join the 2026 “31 Day Creative Journey” Today: https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/31-in-31/ | Podcast Guest: Denise Hopkins |Website: https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisehopkinsfineart/ | Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | The Composed Artist |Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss | Affiliates & Sponsors | Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24 Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEYGamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8GGet Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/ Thank you!
In this "Crowd Faves" episode, host Stephanie Gaffney shares listener's favorite moments from The Composed Artist podcast. Hear insights from Heather Wolfe on what’s actually important to focus on when you have a career as an artist, Brittany Branson on how to navigate the client choosing process – as well as selling yourself as much as your artwork – and Stephanie Paige Thomson on how this one thing you’ll never guess prepared her for life as an artist.
This compilation offers a unique look into the creative processes, business strategies, and personal journeys of these three talented artists for everyone to learn from!
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–The Composed Artist Episodes feat Heather Wolf: https://youtu.be/A8lt_1juCmg, https://youtu.be/rZpr1_T8EMo
–The Composed Artist Episodes feat. Brittany Branson: https://youtu.be/ihgkouGo7GI
–The Composed Artist Episode feat. Stephanie Paige Thomson: https://youtu.be/-r1u7sj2jBQ
| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |
Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather_wolfe_art/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherWolfeArt
| Podcast Guest: Brittany Branson |
Website: https://bybrittanybranson.com/
Speaking Events Website” https://bybrittanybranson.com/speaking
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bybrittanybranson/
| Podcast Guest: Stephanie Paige Thomson |
Website: https://www.broadcastingbrushers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepaigethomson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniethomson4501/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/StephaniePaigeThomson
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
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Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 51 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Anton O'Hanlon, founder of Artefex, to discuss his innovative aluminum archival painting surfaces. Anton shares the rigorous research and testing behind Artefex's aluminum panels, showcasing their superior longevity compared to traditional materials.
Anton explains how his mission-driven company prioritizes the protection of artwork, offering artists a durable and reversible surface that can withstand environmental challenges. Jam-packed with info and insights that any artist can use, this is an episode not to be missed and could cause you to make a serious change to your art practices and supplies!
Don’t forget, you can go to Artefex’s Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/artefexart/) and comment on any post with the code “Try a panel” and receive a free sample panel!
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Natural Pigments: https://www.naturalpigments.com/
–Artefex Resources Page: https://artefex.biz/resources/
–Artefex Resource on Yellowing Panels: https://artefex.biz/how-to-fix-yellowing-panels/
–Painting Best Practices: paintingbestpractices.com
–Painting Best Practices Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PaintingBestPractices/
–Instagram reel of Stephanie using Artefex’s aluminum panels: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLbX_PiuuS0/
| Podcast Guest: Anton O’Hanlon, Founder of Artefex |
Website: https://artefex.biz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artefexart/
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
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Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
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Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
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Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 50 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Elysia King, a live wedding painter, muralist, and homeschooling mom. This candid conversation dives deep into the unfiltered realities of balancing a thriving creative career with the demands of motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Elysia shares her unique journey, from her background as a nurse to building a full-time art business out of necessity, revealing the personal sacrifices and unexpected joys along the way. It's an inspiring discussion for any artist, parent, or creative looking to integrate their various "callings" into a more composed and impactful life.
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
Instagram for Patrick Okrasinski: https://www.instagram.com/patrickokra/
| Podcast Guest: Elysia King |
Website: https://www.elysiaking.art/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.elysia.king/
Website for Cloud Studio Agency: https://www.cloudstudioagency.com/
Instagram for Cloud Studio Agency: https://www.instagram.com/cloudstudioagency/
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 49 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Emily-Jane Sarroff, a brand strategist for creative entrepreneurs, who recently pivoted to pursue her own art career.
Em shares her journey of self-discovery, detailing how she transitioned from helping clients tell their brand stories to applying those same principles to her own independent art. This episode explores the courage it takes to make significant career changes, especially when it means following a long-suppressed passion.
Listen in for an inspiring conversation about trusting your inner calling and redefining success on your own terms.
| Podcast Guest: Emily-Jane Sarroff |
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowerwithem/
Empowered with Em Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empower-with-em/id1521130493
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 48 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews live wedding painter Heather Wolfe, who shares her incredibly personal story of overcoming trauma and finding triumph through her art.
In Part 2 of this powerful interview, Heather discusses how her past trauma has shaped her life and career as a live wedding painter, and shares her insights on balancing a demanding career with motherhood, as well as the unexpected success of her product, FASTONEs.
Heather also offers practical advice for artists on how to manage the high-stress environment of not just live wedding painting – but life, overall – through preparation and self-care. A must listen that goes beyond the art.
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Website for FASTONE: https://www.fastonepro.com/
–Instagram for FASTONE: https://www.instagram.com/fastonepro/
| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |
Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/
Instagram for Heather Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/heather_wolfe_art/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherWolfeArt
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 47 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews live wedding painter Heather Wolfe, who shares her incredibly personal story of overcoming trauma and finding triumph through her art.
In Part 1 of this powerful interview, Heather opens up about her experience as a survivor of the 2012 Batman movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado – and how it impacted her life and career. She discusses her journey from being an art teacher, to painting at the Westminster Dog Show, to a successful live wedding painter and the creator of FASTONE, a line of pre-mixed acrylic paints.
Heather also offers practical advice for artists on how to manage the high-stress environment of not just live wedding painting – but life, overall – through preparation and self-care. A must listen that goes beyond the art.
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Website for FASTONE: https://www.fastonepro.com/
–Instagram for FASTONE: https://www.instagram.com/fastonepro/
–Andy Stanley’s sermon "In The Meantime": https://series.northpointministries.org/in-the-meantime
| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |
Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/
Instagram for Heather Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/heather_wolfe_art/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeatherWolfeArt
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 46 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney discusses the Top 15 unexpected things she gets to paint beyond the couple getting married, revealing how each wedding offers unique creative opportunities. She delves into painting various elements like portraits, figures, landscapes, and diverse interior venues, highlighting the challenges and joys of capturing distinct settings and lighting.
Stephanie also explores the intricacies of rendering different textures, decorations, and even special "Easter eggs" like pets or sentimental details. Ensuring that no two paintings are ever the same, check out this episode if you’re wanting to keep your work fresh and engaging.
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Kelly Boyett Art: https://www.kellyboyettart.com/
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In this minisode of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney provides a timely reminder that we're past the halfway point of 2025, urging artists to start planning for Q3 and Q4, especially with the gift-giving holiday season approaching.
Emphasizing the importance of proactive planning for commissions and collections, Stephanie draws on her own experience as a live wedding painter and a mom balancing work and family commitment with tips useful for any artist!.
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
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RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
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Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
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Thank you!
In Episode 45 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney challenges the common advice of not comparing your art to others. She suggests that controlled comparison can be a tool for growth and inspiration.
By observing differences in style, process, opportunity, and even business practices, artists can learn new tricks and improve their own work. The goal is to compare your current work to your past self, celebrating your development – an episode full of insights for artists of all levels and backgrounds!
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 44 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews award-winning artist Stephanie Paige Thomson to discuss her unique virtual live painting studio and community, Broadcasting Brushers.
Stephanie Paige Thomson shares her journey from self-taught artist to professional, emphasizing the importance of working from life and consistent practice. She details her pioneering concept – Broadcasting Brushers – providing high-quality 4K video of live models, fostering a collaborative painting environment for artists of all levels. Stephanie and Stephanie then delve into balancing motherhood with a creative career, the generosity within the art world, and the value of community and continuous learning for artists!
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–Stephanie Paige Thomson’s “I Have Creative Burnout: Now What?” video: https://youtu.be/Kw_CQ2H6J4s?si=jrVwUsg8tmBYBLHC
| Podcast Guest: Stephanie Paige Thomson |
Website: https://www.broadcastingbrushers.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniepaigethomson/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniethomson4501/
Patreon: http://patreon.com/StephaniePaigeThomson
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In this "Crowd Faves" episode, host Stephanie Gaffney shares listener's favorite moments from The Composed Artist podcast. Hear insights from Rebekka Lord-Johnson on capturing emotional reference photos, Laura Swytak on the challenges of likeness and scale in portrait painting, and Aaron Jacob Jones on van life and finding an unexpected travel companion in AI.
This compilation offers a unique look into the creative processes, business strategies, and personal journeys of these three talented artists for everyone to learn from!
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–The Composed Artist Episodes feat Rebekka Lord-Johnson: https://youtu.be/ea_QEbPbRAY, https://youtu.be/xJOZr8zUaSw
–The Composed Artist Episodes feat. Laura Swytak: https://youtu.be/TjjQGlgKwBU, https://youtu.be/RSqhyHWLkT8
–The Composed Artist Episode feat. Aaron Jacob Jones: https://youtu.be/7EvxE65Tzys
| Podcast Guest: Rebekka Lord-Johnson |
Website: https://www.theweddingpainter.com.au/
Instagram for Rebekka Lord-Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/the.wedding.painter/
TikTok for Rebekka Lord-Johnson: https://www.tiktok.com/@bek.lj
| Podcast Guest: Laura Swytak |
Website: https://www.laurajanefineart.com/
Instagram for Laura Swytak: https://www.instagram.com/eventpainter/
| Podcast Guest: Aaron Jacob Jones |
Website: https://weddingillustrator.co.uk/
Instagram for Aaron Jacob Jones: https://www.instagram.com/eventillustrator/
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://calendly.com/stephaniegaffneyedu/1-1-artist-coaching-session
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 43 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney shares her insights on traveling for work as a live wedding painter and mom, offering strategies for managing travel while pregnant, including tips for comfort and keeping your energy up. She also discusses the complexities of post-birth travel, especially when nursing, providing practical advice on managing milk production and utilizing airport resources.
Emphasizing the necessity of a strong home support system and self-care while traveling to ensure expert-level performance, this is a must-listen episode to help artists and non-artists to acknowledge the sacrifices and rewards of this demanding career.
| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| The Composed Artist |
Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
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Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://calendly.com/stephaniegaffneyedu/1-1-artist-coaching-session
Stephanie’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 42 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats with fellow live painter Chloe Campbell about the unique challenges and triumphs of navigating live event painting while pregnant. Both artists share their personal experiences, from managing physical demands and long drives to the emotional shifts that come with balancing a thriving creative business and growing a family.
Then Chloe dives into the exciting upcoming “Layover Events” for 2026: a fashion illustration-focused retreat in Savannah, GA, and a plein air painting immersive experience in Maine!
This is an episode filled with useful tips and tricks, and must-attend events for artists!
| Links & Dates for Things Discussed in this Episode |
Layover Savannah: January 27-29, 2026 | https://www.layoverevents.com/savannah
Layover Maine: August 10-13, 2026 | https://www.layoverevents.com/maine
My Layover Experience - w/ guest appearance by Chloe Campbell | https://youtu.be/wDDmoKhDXZQ
Lessons from Our Mothers w/ live wedding painter Danielle Jordaan | https://youtu.be/ImFOSoZVgbw
| Upcoming Layover Guests |
Jessica Durrant | https://jessicadurrant.com/
Eric Jacobson | https://www.jacobsenfineart.com/
Danielle Jordaan | https://www.daniellejordaan.com/
Tops'l Farm | https://www.topslfarm.com/
Soho South | https://www.sohosouthevents.com/
| Connect with Chloe Campbell, Cloud Station, and Layover |
Website | www.cloudstudioagency.com
Layover Live Wedding Painting Conference Info | www.layoverevents.com
Instagram for Chloe | https://www.instagram.com/bychloecampbell/
Instagram for Cloud Studio | https://www.instagram.com/cloudstudioagency/
Instagram for Layover | https://www.instagram.com/layoverevents/
YouTube for Cloud Studio | https://www.youtube.com/@cloudstudioagency_
| Connect with Stephanie |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| Connect with The Composed Artist |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
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RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige | https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20” | https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://calendly.com/stephaniegaffneyedu/1-1-artist-coaching-session
Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 41 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney dives into the often humorous and sometimes awkward interactions she and other live wedding painters experience with wedding guests.
While painting at weddings, guests frequently feel compelled to comment or ask questions, often forgetting themselves and saying things like seemingly harmless comparisons to Bob Ross and self-deprecating remarks about their own artistic abilities, to more outlandish requests and personal inquiries…maybe too personal.
This is a conversation along with insights from Composed Artist listeners like you that is fun – even shocking – for artists and wedding guests alike!
| Connect with Stephanie |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| Connect with The Composed Artist |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
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RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige | https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20” | https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://calendly.com/stephaniegaffneyedu/1-1-artist-coaching-session
Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 40 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney discusses the critical importance of contracts for artists, especially live event artists. She discusses her own experiences and the value of thorough contracts in protecting both the artist and the client.
From specific clauses that should be included in a contract, to client information, wedding day details, terms of the contract, exclusivity, intellectual property rights, service scopes, and more – Stephanie gets into the nitty-gritty of artist contracts.
| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |
–5 Mistakes Live Wedding Painters Make PDF | https://stephaniegaffney.com/5-mistakes-wedding-painters-make/
–Sign up for Paint Week with the Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/p/paint-week-portraits-2025?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
–Get notified for The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course in 2026 | https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/
–Ken Goshen on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kengoshen/
–The Composed Artist Episode on Contracts | https://youtu.be/g3LvZLIBQ20
| Connect with Stephanie |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| Connect with The Composed Artist |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige | https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 USE CODE: TCA10
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20” | https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://calendly.com/stephaniegaffneyedu/1-1-artist-coaching-session
Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 39 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney discusses the critical importance of contracts for artists, especially live event artists. She discusses her own experiences and the value of thorough contracts in protecting both the artist and the client.
From specific clauses that should be included in a contract, to client information, wedding day details, terms of the contract, exclusivity, intellectual property rights, service scopes, and more – Stephanie gets into the nitty-gritty of artist contracts.
Also, for The Composed Artist listeners only, a special deal with legal eagle and contract extraordinaire The Legal Paige! You can get 40% OFF the entire TLP Shop during their Mid Year Sale from May 19th to May 22nd, 2025 using the special code: TCA10
Just head to this link and use code TCA10 to get 40% your contract needs today: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603
And be sure to connect with The Legal Paige on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/
| Connect with Stephanie |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| Connect with The Composed Artist |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist
Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe
RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss
| Affiliates & Sponsors |
Get Contracts from The Legal Paige with code: TCA10 | https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603
Take the “Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach | https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20” | https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/
Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney
Sign up for Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/
Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G
Get Stephanie’s Goal Setting Workbook! It’s packed with tools to help you evaluate your business, track your growth and adjust as needed, and turn vague dreams into concrete plans – and plans into real success. Just click the link: https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/
Thank you!
In Episode 38 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Ally Allianic, a Florida-based artist with a fascinating career journey.
Ally shares her unexpected transition from studying astrophysics and working with Lockheed Martin to becoming a highly sought-after live wedding painter. Ally discusses how a friend's suggestion and a stylized photoshoot sparked her interest in the art form, leading her to balance college, an internship at Lockheed Martin, and her burgeoning art career. Eventually, Ally decided to pursue art full-time after a viral video propelled her into the spotlight, revealing her true passion for creating beauty and connecting with people.
Stephanie then delves into Ally's creative process, her love for both landscapes and portraits, and the emotional connection she strives to create through her art. Sharing insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, handling viral fame, and staying true to one’s artistic vision – this episode is filled with inspiring stories, practical tips for artists, and a genuine exploration of finding one's true calling.
| Connect with Ally Allianic |
Website | https://www.allyallianicart.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aallianic_art/
Etsy Shop | https://www.etsy.com/shop/AallianicArt
| Connect with Stephanie |
Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/
| Connect with The Composed Artist |
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In Episode 37 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Libby Rule, a talented live artist out of Kansas City, Missouri.
Known for her vibrant wedding paintings, Libby shares her fascinating journey from working as an animator for Cartoon Network to becoming a highly sought-after live wedding painter. Libby discusses her unique painting style, her experiences with burnout and physical health challenges, and the ins and outs of running a successful art business.
Along with hard-earned tips from host Stephanie Gaffney, this episode is a must-listen for artists seeking inspiration, practical tips for their business, and a reminder of the importance of self-care and setting boundaries while pursuing their creative passions.
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Get Contracts from The Legal Paige | https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603
Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/
Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20” | https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20
Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY
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Sign up for Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/
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