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In Episode 22 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Anne Gloton, a talented live wedding painter based in Calgary, Canada. Anne shares her journey into live wedding painting, from being inspired by viral videos to getting her first paid wedding gig in 2023. She emphasizes the importance of practice, taking courses, and building a portfolio to gain confidence and skills. Anne also discusses the joys and challenges of balancing her full-time job as an architectural technologist with her burgeoning side hustle as a live wedding painter. The conversation also touches on the business side of live wedding painting, with Anne sharing how Stephanie’s course – The Wedding Painter's Blueprint – helped her with her painting, client communication, and the overall business owner mindset. She also emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive mental attitude and finding a balance between work and family life. Essential listening for artists of any level! Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ | Connect with Anne Gloton | Website | https://www.artbyannegloton.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/artbyanne.gloton/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMNPOSED20”: 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 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Thank you!

In Episode 21 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats with live wedding painter Olivia Andruss. Olivia shares her journey from the medical field to a thriving career as a wedding painter, and the transformative impact of Stephanie’s Wedding Painter's Blueprint course on her business (which is soon to start again!). They discuss the importance of community, professionalism, and continuous learning in the live wedding painting industry. Olivia also opens up about balancing the demands of artistry and entrepreneurship with motherhood, and how finding her ideal client and artistic style has been crucial to her success. The conversation also touches on the challenges of feeling imposter syndrome, the importance of well thought-out contracts and client communication, and the joy of capturing love stories on canvas. | Connect with Olivia Andruss | Website | https://denverweddingpainter.com/ Instagram for Olivia Andruss | https://www.instagram.com/oliviaandrussartistry/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMNPOSED20”: 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 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 20 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats with SEO expert and marketing consultant Stefanie Morris. They discuss the importance of SEO for creative entrepreneurs, especially artists of all stripes. Stefanie shares actionable tips for optimizing your Google My Business profile, getting reviews, and more advanced SEO strategies, like blogging and image optimization. Along with emphasizing the importance of authenticity and storytelling in your online presence, Stefanie shares her own journey as a creative entrepreneur and the lessons she's learned along the way, including the importance of setting boundaries and valuing your time and expertise. Unique insights and tips for all creatives! | Connect with Stefanie Morris | Website | https://moco.marketing/ Instagram for Stefanie Morris | https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemorris.co/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMNPOSED20”: 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 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In this minisode of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney talks with Aaron Jacob Jones, a talented artist from the UK specializing in live wedding painting. Stephanie and Aaron have an open and frank conversation about artist awards and competitions – asking the questions: Are these awards valid? Is their value in these competitions? Could they improve, and if so, how? Rare insights from two industry veterans in this The Composed Artist minisode! | Connect with Aaron Jacob Jones | Website | https://weddingillustrator.co.uk/ Instagram for Aaron Jacob Jones | https://www.instagram.com/eventillustrator/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMNPOSED20”: 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 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 19 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Candice Dennis, an art teacher and artist, who has created a planner for creatives. Candice shares her journey as an artist and teacher from LA and back across the nation, and how she decided to focus on her own art this year. Candice discusses the importance of setting boundaries, taking action, and immersing yourself in the creative community. Candice also shares her experience creating and launching her beautiful 2024 Creative Climb Planner, and the lessons she learned along the way into its creation. Useful tips and material for all creatives! Use the following link to get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMNPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –”Single On Purpose” by John B. Kim | https://www.amazon.com/Single-Purpose-Redefine-Everything-Yourself/dp/0062980734 –Bonnie Christine Courses | https://www.bonniechristine.com/ –Bonnie Christine’s “The Professional Creative” Podcast | https://www.professionalcreative.com/ –The Composed Artist Episode feat. Chloe Campbell | https://youtu.be/aP1idAcdCdY –The Print School | https://www.theprintschool.com/ –Tony Robbins “Unleash the Power Within” Course | https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within –Domestika.org Courses | https://www.domestika.org/ | Connect with Candice Dennis | Website | https://www.candicedennis.com/ Instagram for Candice Dennis | https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclimb/ TikTok for Candice Dennis | https://www.tiktok.com/@thecreativeclimb | 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/ vInstagram | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 18 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Jennie Lou Tucker, a live wedding painter and founder of the Jennie Lou Art Collective. They discuss Jennie’s decade-long career, including the importance of relationships in the art business, emphasizing the value of building connections with planners and other vendors. Jennie also shares her experience of starting an agency to represent and support other artists, and the importance of authenticity and finding one's unique voice. Stephanie and Jennie then deep dive on the challenges of balancing motherhood and a creative career, with the two seasoned artists sharing their strategies for managing both roles. It’s an episode full of insights and tips for experienced and new artists, as well as parents! | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –”The Book of a Hundred Hands” by George B. Bridgman | https://www.amazon.com/Hundred-Hands-Dover-Anatomy-Artists/dp/048622709X –Marjorie Hicks on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/marjorieshicks/ –The Composed Artist Episode feat. Laura Swytak | https://youtu.be/TjjQGlgKwBU –The Composed Artist Episode feat. Chloe Campbell | https://youtu.be/aP1idAcdCdY | Connect with Jennie Lou Tucker | Website | https://jennielouart.com/ Instagram for Jennie Lou Tucker | https://www.instagram.com/jennielouart/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 17 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Aaron Jacob Jones, a talented artist from the UK specializing in live wedding painting. In this lively conversation, Stephanie and Aaron discuss the importance of technical training for artists, how you can improve artistic style, and the benefits of working from “real life” versus from photos. Aaron Jacob Jones shares his unique approach to live portraiture, emphasizing the energy and connection created by painting guests face-to-face. He also discusses the business side of live painting, including pricing strategies and managing client expectations. It’s a tip-filled, powerful episode for aspiring live wedding painters, highlighting the importance of practice and developing your unique style. | Connect with Aaron Jacob Jones | Website | https://weddingillustrator.co.uk/ Instagram for Aaron Jacob Jones | https://www.instagram.com/eventillustrator/ | 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 | Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 16 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney goes on a solo "waffle", reflecting on the highs and lows of 2024. She shares highlights like painting at unique venues, navigating self-care during the holidays, and adapting her business goals to prioritize family time. Stephanie also discusses her transition to oil paints, upcoming plans for her online course – the Wedding Painter's Blueprint – and a giveaway for a custom oil painting. Capping it off with lessons on the artist commission process and navigating client relationships and revisions, it’s a “2024 in review” with insights for everyone! | Links for Items Discussed in this Episode | 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://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/goal-setting-workbook | 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| Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 15 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Laura Swytak, a renowned live event painter. In the conclusion to this powerful 2-part conversation, Stephanie and Laura continue their discussion, including pro tips from Laura many years in the space. Laura and Stephanie also share their experiences with composition and scale, as well as highlighting the need to balance artistic vision with client expectations. And for up-and-coming artists, Laura emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition, and honoring artistic decisions. Rare insights for any artist! | Playlist Recommended in this Episode | –“Dart Collective Playlist” https://open.spotify.com/user/dartdj | Connect with Laura Swytak | Website | https://www.laurajanefineart.com/ Instagram for Laura Swytak | https://www.instagram.com/eventpainter/ | 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| Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!

In Episode 14 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Laura Swytak, a renowned live event painter. In a powerful 2-part conversation, Stephanie and Laura discuss their various experiences and techniques in live event painting. Sharing wisdom from her many years in the space, Laura talks about the importance of mindset, color theory, and the balance between capturing the moment and creating a beautiful piece of art. Both artists express their passion for their work and the joy they find in the creative process, as well as embracing imperfections, and finding what makes you feel alive in your painting process. Stay tuned for Part 2 with Laura Swytak next week! | Books Recommended in this Episode | –“Hawthorne on Painting” by Mrs. Charles W. Hawthorne https://www.amazon.com/Hawthorne-Painting-Dover-Art-Instruction/dp/048620653X/ | Connect with Laura Swytak | Website | https://www.laurajanefineart.com/ Instagram for Laura Swytak | https://www.instagram.com/eventpainter/ | 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| Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course | https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ Rosemary & Co | https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY Gamblin | https://gamblincolors.com/ Honeybook | https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney Stephanie’s Amazon Store | https://www.amazon.com/shop/torregrossafineart?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsftorregrossafineart_2AK0V82BHBS81X7RKR8G Be sure to sign up for Stephanie’s latest course – The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint – AVAILABLE HERE: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ Thank you!