In Episode 25 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Lyssa Shurtleff, a Utah-based wedding painter, art teacher, and mother.

Lyssa shares her journey of becoming a live wedding painter, discussing her early struggles, the importance of practicing and honing her skills, and her experience taking Stephanie's "Wedding Painters Blueprint" course. She emphasizes how the course not only improved her painting abilities but also provided invaluable business advice, helping her raise prices and manage the administrative side of her business.

Stephanie and Lyssa then talk about balancing careers while raising children and teaching art, and how scheduling dedicated time for painting and administrative work has allowed Lyssa to be more present with her family.

An episode encouraging wedding painters to practice regularly, invest in their skills through courses like Stephanie's, and embrace the experience of creating art in front of a live audience. A must listen for any aspiring artist!

Be sure to sign up for The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course – AVAILABLE HERE:https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ 

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–Alpine Vows: Colorado Elopement Photographer and Videographer |  Link:https://alpinevows.com/ 

| Connect with Lyssa Shurtleff |

Website |https://www.utahweddingpainter.com/ 

Instagram |https://www.instagram.com/utahweddingpainter/ 

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