In Episode 61 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Wedding Painter's Blueprint member Jennifer Dihel! 

Hear Jennifer's incredible story of launching a successful live wedding painting business just four months after her own wedding with no formal art training, and how the Blueprint course proved invaluable for her artistic and technical development. 

Then, dive into a detailed, constructive critique of two of her outdoor paintings, where she and Stephanie discuss advanced concepts like mastering perspective, achieving atmospheric depth and rich color variety in greenery, and using contrast to make your focal point pop. Plus, grab the exclusive discount code for the 2026 enrollment of The Wedding Painter's Blueprint!

## Links for Things Discussed in this Episode

* Sign up for the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint and use the code: COMPOSED to save 10% on enrollment: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ 

## Connect with Jennifer Dihel

* Website: https://www.dihelart.com/ 

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dihel.art/ 

## 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!

Are you an artist struggling with the business side of live wedding painting? In this candid episode, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney unveils the struggles and mistakes she and other artists face – from messy payment systems to client dissatisfaction – and how she overcame them after years of trial and error. 

Discover how "The Wedding Painters Blueprint" course provides the essential resources, systems, and confidence (including contract templates and live Q&As) to help you avoid burnout, make better on-the-fly decisions, and stand out in today's competitive, booming industry, ensuring you leave every wedding feeling accomplished, not defeated. This is a must-listen if you're ready to professionalize your passion and elevate the value of your art!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Sign up for the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint and use the code: COMPOSED to save 10% on enrollment:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 31: Growing as an Artist through Critique: https://youtu.be/prEKLP54sC4 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 33: Image SEO and Other Website Strategies w/ Stefanie Morris: https://youtu.be/3HBeaX1Q7zQ 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 20: The Art of SEO - Hidden Gems for Creative Entrepreneurs w/ SEO expert Stefanie Morris: https://youtu.be/71IfwekfQms 

| 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 59 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Nebraska live wedding painter Hannah Grace as she details her rapid journey from a hesitant art teacher to a fully booked live wedding painter in just one year – all while balancing motherhood. 

Hannah shares the exact strategies that catapulted her business, including the genius idea behind her "Bride of the Week" content, how she overcame the "is my art worth it?" mindset to confidently raise her prices from $500 to $2,500, and the crucial lesson she learned about placing a non-negotiable value on her family time. 

If you're an artist looking for a sustainable business model and the confidence to charge what you're worth, you won't want to miss this case study on how The Wedding Painter's Blueprint completely transformed her career and financial outlook!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

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

–Seven Willows Weddings + Events venue in Nebraska: https://sevenwillowsvenue.com/ 

| Connect with Hannah Grace |

Website: https://www.hannahgrace.art/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahgrace.art_/ 

| 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 58 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney once again interviews Olivia Andruss, live wedding painter and community manager for The Wedding Painters Blueprint! 

Along with an in-depth discussion on The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course, they dive into the essential, often-uncomfortable topic of artistic pricing. 

Olivia also shares her incredible four-year journey, from her beginnings in computer animation to landing major gigs with The Plaza Hotel, bridal designer Haley Page, and Disney's Make-A-Wish weddings – a testament to her evolving talent and business acumen. 

The conversation explores why your rates should reflect your growth as an artist, the confidence gained through professional training, and the emotional struggle of valuing your work, ultimately empowering artists to overcome the fear of raising prices and build a truly successful, joy-filled creative business. A must-listen for any creative entrepreneur!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

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

| Connect with Olivia Andruss |

Website | https://denverweddingpainter.com/ 

Instagram for Olivia Andruss | https://www.instagram.com/oliviaandrussartistry/ 

| 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!

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 

| 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 56 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney takes a moment away from her holiday to-do list to share the top three specific things she is truly grateful for this year: 

• Her loving and supportive family
• Her good health (even with the recent challenge of 'trigger finger')
• The beautiful gift of art and the ability to create for a living. 

If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, or are simply looking for a moment of quiet reflection, tune in for a boost of perspective and encouragement on finding the deeper purpose and joy in your own life, even amidst the chaos.

PLUS, if you're an artist looking to build or accelerate your live wedding painting career, Stephanie shares an incredible, exclusive Black Friday/Cyber Monday offer for early enrollment in her flagship online course, "The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint." This is an opportunity she's never run before, and it’s the exact resource – covering everything from small business development and marketing to fundamental art instruction – that she wishes she had in her early career. 

Listen now to get all the details on how to access this special deal, which is only valid through Tuesday, December 2nd: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ 

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Get on the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint Waitlist: https://torregrossa-fine-art-email.myflodesk.com/j6l8k0f5ho 

| 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 55 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews fellow artist Emily Winslow on making the rewarding, yet daunting, switch from acrylics to oils for live wedding painting.

Emily, a watercolor and oil landscape artist, discusses how she left her career in tech to become a full-time artist. Emily also confesses her struggles with portraits in a high-pressure environment, while Stephanie – who made the switch after nine years – reveals the turning point that made her "break up" with acrylics for good.

In this candid coaching call of a podcast, you'll learn the practical steps to transition your live-painting process to oils, along with essential oil techniques, and a critical tip to avoid the common mistake of muddy colors when painting details (like greenery) on a wet layer.If you've been thinking about taking the jump from acrylics to oils, this episode will give you the confidence and courage to embrace the change and level up your art!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–I quit my job to be a full-time artist – LAST DAY OF WORK VLOG: https://youtu.be/rhP-zrHegV4?si=JmFtGO00L7rv475-

–”Foundations of Oil Painting” course from The Paint Coach – Chris Fornataro: https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24

–Jessi Laurence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlaurenceartstudio/

–Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors by GOLDEN, Traditional 11ml Set from Stephanie Gaffney’s Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WXMC78Q?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzste01d50-20&creativeASIN=B00WXMC78Q&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z5WO13V31CB9&th=1

–artefex Allinpanel Primed Acrylic Art Panels: https://artefex.biz/product/potw-p3/

–Stephanie Gaffney’s Skin Tone Mixing Guide FREE Download: https://stephaniegaffney.com/skin-tone-mixing-guide/

| Podcast Guest: Emily Winslow |

Website: https://emilywinslowart.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilywinslowart/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emilywinslowart

| 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_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 Episode 54 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney discusses her return after having her fourth baby (!), and advises listeners to embrace the chaos of "letting life happen," emphasizing that undue stress can hinder family planning. 

Stephanie provides practical, actionable steps for managing business logistics, including the importance of setting up a separate holding account for client retainers to manage cancellations gracefully. 

There’s so much more in this episode to learn from her experience working late in pregnancy and resuming a month postpartum, and remember her core message from this episode: prioritize your family, as you'll never regret making space for them, and intentionally plan for income fluctuations during maternity leave.

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Stefanie Morris Co – SEO for Creative Entrepreneurs: https://stefaniemorris.co/ 

–The Composed Artist Ep. 43: Mom on the Move – Traveling for Work as a Live Wedding Painter: https://youtu.be/GdIXDLPaZKQ 

| 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 53 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Maggie Bosco, a live wedding painter and studio artist, who shares her inspiring journey into the world of art. 

Despite not initially pursuing art, Maggie transitioned from a business major to an MFA program at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome in grad school, her first nerve-wracking but exhilarating experience as a live wedding painter, and the challenges of relocating her business from New York to Florida, which led her to actively build a new art community through bridal shows and networking.

Stephanie gets Maggie to delve deep into her artistic process, including her preference for a limited oil palette that creates vibrant colors in both her original and wedding paintings. The two also discuss Maggie’s incredible experiences with international art residencies in France and Portugal, where she developed her studio practice, and her current role as a private art instructor, emphasizing the crucial role of community for artists at any stage of their career!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Layover Live Wedding Painting Conference Info: https://www.layoverevents.com/ 

–Residency at La Maison de Beaumont: https://lamaisondebeaumont.com/ 

–Residency at Aviário Studio, Portugal: https://www.aviariostudio.eu/ 

–Instagram for Teil Duncan: https://www.instagram.com/teilart/ 

–Instagram for Blakely Little: https://www.instagram.com/blakelymade/ 

| Podcast Guest: Maggie Bosco |

Website: https://www.maggieboscoart.com/ 

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| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |

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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/

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!