The Composed Artist

In Episode 52 of The Composed Artist, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Denise Hopkins, a live painter and gallery owner based in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Known for her distinct impasto oil paintings created with a palette knife, Denise shares her journey into art, including how she started her career after a personal turning point. Stephanie and Denise delve into the importance of painting challenges and accountability groups for creatives, especially when starting out or returning from a break, highlighting Denise’s popular "31 in 31" challenge, an annual January event that encourages daily creative practice and fosters a supportive community for artists of all levels.| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |–Join the 2026 “31 Day Creative Journey” Today: https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/31-in-31/ | Podcast Guest: Denise Hopkins |Website: https://denisehopkinsfineart.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denisehopkinsfineart/ | 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: TCA10Take 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-GAFFNEYGamblin: 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 this "Crowd Faves" episode, host Stephanie Gaffney shares listener's favorite moments from The Composed Artist podcast. Hear insights from Heather Wolfe on what’s actually important to focus on when you have a career as an artist, Brittany Branson on how to navigate the client choosing process – as well as selling yourself as much as your artwork – and Stephanie Paige Thomson on how this one thing you’ll never guess prepared her for life as an artist. 

This compilation offers a unique look into the creative processes, business strategies, and personal journeys of these three talented artists for everyone to learn from!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–The Composed Artist Episodes feat Heather Wolf: https://youtu.be/A8lt_1juCmg, https://youtu.be/rZpr1_T8EMo 

–The Composed Artist Episodes feat. Brittany Branson: https://youtu.be/ihgkouGo7GI 

–The Composed Artist Episode feat. Stephanie Paige Thomson: https://youtu.be/-r1u7sj2jBQ 

| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |

Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/ 

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

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

| Podcast Guest: Brittany Branson |

Website: https://bybrittanybranson.com/ 

Speaking Events Website” https://bybrittanybranson.com/speaking 

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

| Podcast Guest: Stephanie Paige Thomson |

Website: https://www.broadcastingbrushers.com/ 

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stephaniethomson4501/ 

Patreon: http://patreon.com/StephaniePaigeThomson 

| 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 51 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Anton O'Hanlon, founder of Artefex, to discuss his innovative aluminum archival painting surfaces. Anton shares the rigorous research and testing behind Artefex's aluminum panels, showcasing their superior longevity compared to traditional materials. 

Anton explains how his mission-driven company prioritizes the protection of artwork, offering artists a durable and reversible surface that can withstand environmental challenges. Jam-packed with info and insights that any artist can use, this is an episode not to be missed and could cause you to make a serious change to your art practices and supplies!

Don’t forget, you can go to Artefex’s Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/artefexart/) and comment on any post with the code “Try a panel” and receive a free sample panel!

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Natural Pigments: https://www.naturalpigments.com/

–Artefex Resources Page: https://artefex.biz/resources/ 

–Artefex Resource on Yellowing Panels: https://artefex.biz/how-to-fix-yellowing-panels/ 

–Painting Best Practices: paintingbestpractices.com 

–Painting Best Practices Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PaintingBestPractices/ 

–Instagram reel of Stephanie using Artefex’s aluminum panels: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLbX_PiuuS0/ 

| Podcast Guest: Anton O’Hanlon, Founder of Artefex |

Website: https://artefex.biz/ 

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

| 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 50 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Elysia King, a live wedding painter, muralist, and homeschooling mom. This candid conversation dives deep into the unfiltered realities of balancing a thriving creative career with the demands of motherhood and entrepreneurship. 

Elysia shares her unique journey, from her background as a nurse to building a full-time art business out of necessity, revealing the personal sacrifices and unexpected joys along the way. It's an inspiring discussion for any artist, parent, or creative looking to integrate their various "callings" into a more composed and impactful life.

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

Instagram for Patrick Okrasinski: https://www.instagram.com/patrickokra/ 

| Podcast Guest: Elysia King |

Website: https://www.elysiaking.art/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/by.elysia.king/ 

Website for Cloud Studio Agency: https://www.cloudstudioagency.com/ 

Instagram for Cloud Studio Agency: https://www.instagram.com/cloudstudioagency/ 

| 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 49 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Emily-Jane Sarroff, a brand strategist for creative entrepreneurs, who recently pivoted to pursue her own art career. 

Em shares her journey of self-discovery, detailing how she transitioned from helping clients tell their brand stories to applying those same principles to her own independent art. This episode explores the courage it takes to make significant career changes, especially when it means following a long-suppressed passion. 

Listen in for an inspiring conversation about trusting your inner calling and redefining success on your own terms.

| Podcast Guest: Emily-Jane Sarroff |

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

Empowered with Em Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empower-with-em/id1521130493 

| 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 48 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews live wedding painter Heather Wolfe, who shares her incredibly personal story of overcoming trauma and finding triumph through her art. 

In Part 2 of this powerful interview, Heather discusses how her past trauma has shaped her life and career as a live wedding painter, and shares her insights on balancing a demanding career with motherhood, as well as the unexpected success of her product, FASTONEs.

Heather also offers practical advice for artists on how to manage the high-stress environment of not just live wedding painting – but life, overall – through preparation and self-care. A must listen that goes beyond the art.

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Website for FASTONE: https://www.fastonepro.com/ 

–Instagram for FASTONE: https://www.instagram.com/fastonepro/ 

| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |

Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/ 

Instagram for Heather Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/heather_wolfe_art/

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

| 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 47 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews live wedding painter Heather Wolfe, who shares her incredibly personal story of overcoming trauma and finding triumph through her art. 

In Part 1 of this powerful interview, Heather opens up about her experience as a survivor of the 2012 Batman movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado – and how it impacted her life and career. She discusses her journey from being an art teacher, to painting at the Westminster Dog Show, to a successful live wedding painter and the creator of FASTONE, a line of pre-mixed acrylic paints. 

Heather also offers practical advice for artists on how to manage the high-stress environment of not just live wedding painting – but life, overall – through preparation and self-care. A must listen that goes beyond the art.

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Website for FASTONE: https://www.fastonepro.com/ 

–Instagram for FASTONE: https://www.instagram.com/fastonepro/ 

–Andy Stanley’s sermon "In The Meantime": https://series.northpointministries.org/in-the-meantime 

| Podcast Guest: Heather Wolfe |

Website for Heather Wolfe Art: https://heatherwolfeart.com/ 

Instagram for Heather Wolfe: https://www.instagram.com/heather_wolfe_art/

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

| 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 46 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney discusses the Top 15 unexpected things she gets to paint beyond the couple getting married, revealing how each wedding offers unique creative opportunities. She delves into painting various elements like portraits, figures, landscapes, and diverse interior venues, highlighting the challenges and joys of capturing distinct settings and lighting. 

Stephanie also explores the intricacies of rendering different textures, decorations, and even special "Easter eggs" like pets or sentimental details. Ensuring that no two paintings are ever the same, check out this episode if you’re wanting to keep your work fresh and engaging.

| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |

–Kelly Boyett Art: https://www.kellyboyettart.com/ 

| 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 this minisode of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney provides a timely reminder that we're past the halfway point of 2025, urging artists to start planning for Q3 and Q4, especially with the gift-giving holiday season approaching. 

Emphasizing the importance of proactive planning for commissions and collections, Stephanie draws on her own experience as a live wedding painter and a mom balancing work and family commitment with tips useful for any artist!.

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/ 

| 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

Thank you!

In Episode 45 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney challenges the common advice of not comparing your art to others. She suggests that controlled comparison can be a tool for growth and inspiration. 

By observing differences in style, process, opportunity, and even business practices, artists can learn new tricks and improve their own work. The goal is to compare your current work to your past self, celebrating your development – an episode full of insights for artists of all levels and backgrounds!

| Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney |

Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/

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