The Splatter Effect

By Kendal and Kayla

The Splatter Effect explores how the many layers of life—work, family, creativity, and pure chaos—spill into our art. The splatterings, just like the splatter of paint, shape life in unexpected and

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The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

The Splatter Effect episodes:

December 01, 2025 66. Advent Edition: Why Advent Still Matters (1 of 4)
This month, we’re stepping away from launch plans and inbox noise to talk about the coming of Christ. We’re diving into the history of Advent, how it fits into the Christian calendar, and how we can keep the main thing (Jesus) the main thing this holiday season and in our businesses.
Our hope? That by growing spiritually, we’ll lead our creative lives and businesses from a place of peace, clarity, and purpose. Because when your soul is centered, your work naturally follows.
Join us for a heartfelt reset before we return in January with more art business strategy, creative inspiration, and conversations that keep you grounded and growing.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
Book we love about Jesus: Back to the Gospel
Podcast we love about Jesus
Malachi 3:1 (ESV)
“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.”
Isaiah 9:2 (ESV)
“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone.”
Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Mark 1:3–4 (ESV)
“‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,”’ John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”
Romans 3:23 (ESV)
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
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26min
November 24, 2025 65. Nutcrackers & Nuptials: Clara Clough on Stress, Strategy, and Staying Creative
Planning a wedding is stressful. Building an art business is stressful. Doing both at the same time? That’s a whole new level of “creative chaos.”
In this episode, we sit down with Cape Cod artist Clara Clough, known for her gorgeous custom nutcrackers beloved throughout New England. Clara opens up about navigating bridal planning, managing expectations, protecting your mental space, and keeping the creative spark alive when life feels very full.
We dive into boundaries, burnout, business systems, and what it really looks like to honor your art practice while walking through a major life milestone.
This one has full Hallmark-movie coziness with the practical pep talk every artist needs.
Grab your coffee, art besties... this conversation is honest, encouraging, and exactly what you need if you’re building something beautiful in a busy season.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Snail Mucin
✨ Barefoot Dreams Socks
✨ Match Cloche
✨ Cookbook
✨ Maldon Salt and Cellar
✨ Sennelier oil pastels
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion
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44min
November 17, 2025 64. Tiny Tales. Big Impact: How 3 Sentence Stories Can Skyrocket Your IG and Inbox
This week, Kendal and Kayla dive into the power of micro-storytelling: the crisp, 3–4 sentence stories that instantly elevate your Instagram presence and strengthen your email strategy. They share tangible examples and break down exactly how to weave these tiny narratives into your brand and content flow. The hosts also spotlight one of their favorite inspirations, storytelling expert Cyndi Zaweski, and explore why these bite-sized stories work so effectively. By the end, listeners walk away with ready-to-use micro-story prompts for Instagram and email that can be implemented immediately.
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.
** If you want clarity, momentum, and a plan for 2026, book your Artist Spark Session with Kayla while spots are still open.**
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
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33min
November 10, 2025 63. Stop Overlooking This Goldmine for Consistent Sales: The Designer Network
➡️ LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2026 ARTIST EMAIL BOOTCAMP ⬅️
**DOORS CLOSE 11/14**
Artists and interior designers speak the same visual language. One tells stories through expression, the other through space. When those worlds collide, your art doesn’t just hang on a wall… it transforms a room. In this episode, we dive into why designers are incredible partners for artists, from consistent sales and creative collaborations to access to high-value clients who truly appreciate original work. We’ll walk you through how to connect with designers, what they’re really looking for, and how to build relationships that keep your art living beautifully not just sitting in a studio.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Snail Mucin
✨ Barefoot Dreams Socks
✨ Match Cloche
✨ Cookbook
✨ Maldon Salt and Cellar
✨ Sennelier oil pastels
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion
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39min
November 03, 2025 62. Feeling Overwhelmed Before The Holidays Even Start? Try This Before You Quit
NEW LOOK, SAME GALS!
Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good buzzword it’s a mindset that can transform your art business, especially during the hustle of the holiday season. In this episode, Kayla and Kendal explore how focusing on gratitude can attract opportunities, strengthen client connections, and keep joy at the center of your creative work.
They get personal, sharing their own “grateful lists” the people, moments, and small wins that keep them grounded through both the busy seasons and the slow spells. If you’ve been feeling stuck or stretched thin, this conversation is your gentle reminder to pause, reflect, and reconnect with why you started creating in the first place.
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.
➡️ LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2026 ARTIST EMAIL BOOTCAMP ⬅️
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Snail Mucin
✨ Barefoot Dreams Socks
✨ Match Cloche
✨ Cookbook
✨ Maldon Salt and Cellar
✨ Sennelier oil pastels
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion
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30min
October 27, 202561. Law, Life & Layers of Paint: Allison Ford on Creative Balance
This week we sit down with Allison Ford (@helloallisonart)—an abstract artist and practicing attorney who proves you don’t have to choose between a demanding career, family life, and a thriving creative practice. Allison shares how art has always been her passion, the simple systems she uses to protect studio time, and the mindset shifts that help her show up consistently (even on the busiest weeks).
She also gifts our listeners her brand-new Creativity Devotional Workbook a reflective, faith-rooted digital download to spark ideas and strengthen your practice. Get it free with code Splatter at checkout. 🎁
Plus: Allison walks us through the weekly planning rhythm she follows from @besttodayco and how it keeps her focused on what matters most at work, at home, and at the easel.
In this episode:
Guardrails for balancing law career, family, and art
Building a repeatable weekly plan (inspired by @besttodayco)
Letting passion lead without burning out
A behind-the-scenes look at her Creativity Devotional Workbook (free with code Splatter)
If this convo helped you, share it with an artist-friend and leave us a quick review it helps more creatives find the show!
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Snail Mucin
✨ Barefoot Dreams Socks
✨ Match Cloche
✨ Cookbook
✨ Maldon Salt and Cellar
✨ Sennelier oil pastels
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion
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39min
October 20, 2025 60. Favorite Things: The Gifts You’ll Want to Steal Off Our Lists
It’s that time of year candles are burning, socks are fuzzy, and we’re feeling all the cozy vibes. In this episode, Kayla and Kendal share their favorite things of the season. The small but mighty gifts they love to give (and secretly hope to receive). Think face serums that make you glow, handwritten letters that make you tear up, and cozy things that make your home or studio feel like magic.
Whether you’re gifting your best friend, your mom, or yourself, this episode is packed with thoughtful ideas for creative souls. Plus, Kendal is sharing an exclusive listener discount code for her website just in time to start checking off your list.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Acrylic Ornaments (CODE: FREESHIP25)
✨ Prayers to Share
✨ Snail Mucin
✨ Barefoot Dreams Socks
✨ Match Cloche
✨ Cookbook
✨ Maldon Salt and Cellar
✨ Sennelier oil pastels
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion

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41min
October 13, 2025 59. How to Focus When Everything Feels Like a Distraction
In this episode, Kayla and Kendal dive into one of the hardest parts of being an artist, focus. From endless distractions to shiny new opportunities, it’s easy to lose sight of what really moves your creative business forward. Kendal opens up about the distractions she wrestles with and the practical ways she gets back on track, while Kayla shares mindset shifts that help her keep “the main thing the main thing.”
Together, they unpack how to stay in your lane, protect your energy, and actually get the goal handled. If you’ve been spinning your wheels or pulled in too many directions, this conversation will help you refocus and find your groove again.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @whitneyrahim.art
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion

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36min
October 06, 2025 58. Hot Takes and Tea with Whitney Rahim: Emoji Wars & Healing Through Art
It’s time for a new Splatter Effect series Hot Takes and Tea with Whitney Rahim.
Every quarter, Whitney joins us from Sugar Land, TX to spill what’s new, weird, and wonderful in the art world. From emoji art dividing an entire city to the healing power of creative expression for women, we’re digging into how art connects to real life right now. Because as artists, staying curious keeps us creative and let’s be honest, it also gives us great things to talk about at parties.
Art isn’t just on the walls it’s in the headlines. Grab your coffee (or your tea), and let’s spill what’s happening in the art world right now.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @whitneyrahim.art
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion

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21min
September 29, 2025 57. Three Reasons Every Artist Should Join a Digital Collective (Yes, even you)
Community is the new currency and digital collectives are one of the most powerful ways for artists to grow, connect, and sell in today’s art world. In this episode, we share three compelling reasons you should consider joining a digital collective: expanding your network, building professional art connections, and getting real feedback that can refine your business.
Plus, a big announcement: Kayla is officially launching The KP Art Collective, in collaboration with Kelly Pelfrey, a new digital collective designed for artists who want to expand their network and join a community of dedicated and talented artists. Applications are open now, so if you’ve been craving community and strategy, this is your chance.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨ The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨ A mocktail for every occasion

...more
33min

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How many episodes does The Splatter Effect have?

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