Welcome back to The Composed Artist for the first episode of 2026! Host Stephanie Gaffney kicks off the new year by sharing her new word for the year (“intentionality”) and offering a candid look at her personal and professional calendar for the next six months, including how she's managing a recent diagnosis, as well as being an artist and mom of four. 

Stephanie also reveals the exciting upcoming enrollment of The Wedding Painters Blueprint online course in February, and an upcoming major original collection gallery show of hers coming to New Orleans in July! She also shares advice on how creative entrepreneurs can structure their year to maximize marketing and prepare for the busy holiday commission season. 

Listen in for an honest conversation about setting boundaries, finding gratitude for the past year, and making intentional steps toward a successful 2026!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Get on the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint Waitlist:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 39: Your Art, Your Rules - Contracts That Protect Your Passion: https://youtu.be/g3LvZLIBQ20 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 40: Simple Tips to Improve Your Live Painting Skills and Speed: https://youtu.be/UhCgP2tR3R4 

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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!