Pantone has named Cloud Dancer as its 2026 Color of the Year but this episode isn’t really about a color.

It’s about what this quiet, restrained neutral may be revealing beneath the surface of the economy. We will discuss what that means for artists making creative and financial decisions right now.

In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kendal and Kayla explore how color often mirrors economic mood, why fashion and small luxuries act as early warning systems, and how cautious markets tend to reshape both taste and spending.

We’ll look at:

How Pantone colors often reflect economic cycles

What classic tailoring and the “lipstick effect” signal about consumer behavior

Why quiet, restrained work may resonate more in uncertain times

And how artists can position their practice for stability, longevity, and creative freedom

This is an episode about reading subtle signals—so you can create, price, and plan with clarity instead of fear.

It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business.

SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM

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