At some point, money enters the room.

Sales pick up. Demand increases. Expectations shift.

In this episode, Kendal speaks candidly from the artist’s side of the table about what it feels like when creative focus drifts from making meaningful work to chasing financial outcomes—and how easy it is to lose your footing in the process.

Together, we explore:

The moment artists realize money has started influencing their creative decisions

How external validation and income can quietly reshape the work

Why success doesn’t always feel the way we expect it to

How Kendal personally course-corrects when the art starts to feel performative or pressured

This isn’t about rejecting money or ambition.

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.

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In this episode, Whitney breaks down what’s actually happening in the broader art world right now, with a closer look at Eastern markets and the ripple effects they’re creating for small American artists and galleries. From shifting collector behavior to international demand (and hesitation), we unpack how global economic and cultural movements quietly shape sales on a very local level.

This is the kind of behind-the-scenes context most artists never hear, but desperately need. If you’ve felt a change in buyer energy, pricing conversations, or momentum lately, this episode connects the dots between the global art market and your own studio reality.

✨ Industry insight

Perfect for artists, gallerists, and creative entrepreneurs who want to understand the why behind what they’re experiencing... not just react to it.

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.

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You asked, We Answered.

In this episode, Kendal and Kayla sit down to answer specific listener questions about building and sustaining an art business that actually works for real life. They cover everything from recommended website platforms, to the tools they rely on daily, to how they approach balance when life, work, and creativity all compete for attention.

This is a practical, honest conversation packed with strategies artists can implement right away. 

If you’ve ever wondered “What platform should I use?”, “Am I doing this right?”, or “How do I keep going without burning out?” this episode is for you.

✨ Real questions.

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.

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Pantone has named Cloud Dancer as its 2026 Color of the Year but this episode isn’t really about a color.

It’s about what this quiet, restrained neutral may be revealing beneath the surface of the economy. We will discuss what that means for artists making creative and financial decisions right now.

In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kendal and Kayla explore how color often mirrors economic mood, why fashion and small luxuries act as early warning systems, and how cautious markets tend to reshape both taste and spending.

We’ll look at:

How Pantone colors often reflect economic cycles

What classic tailoring and the “lipstick effect” signal about consumer behavior

Why quiet, restrained work may resonate more in uncertain times

And how artists can position their practice for stability, longevity, and creative freedom

This is an episode about reading subtle signals—so you can create, price, and plan with clarity instead of fear.

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.

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Episode Mentioned: The Sparkly Tampon Effect

In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kendal and I unpack everything I learned from my trip to Art Basel 2025. We discuss the inspiration, the surprises, the networking opportunities, and the behind-the-scenes moments you won’t find on Instagram (like the men in the bar I recorded with their permission).

We break down why you, as an artist or creative, should seriously consider attending at least once in your career. From market trends and collector behavior, this episode gives you the “why” behind the Basel hype and how showing up can shift the trajectory of your art business.

Whether you're dreaming of going one day or planning your first trip, this conversation will help you see exactly how Art Basel can work for you.

Come listen for encouragement, strategy, and a fresh perspective on the biggest art event in North America.

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.

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The Seven Minute Kendal Trick You MUST Learn This Year.

We’re kicking off the second week of 2026 with a candid conversation all about the goals we’re setting for ourselves personally and in business this year. In this episode, we walk through what’s on our lists, what’s pushing us outside our comfort zones, and the habits we’re putting in place to actually follow through. Our hope is that this behind-the-scenes look at our planning inspires you to dream a little bigger, get intentional, and build your own list of goals for a year filled with momentum and meaning.

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.

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We’re kicking off our brand-new monthly series, Off The Canvas, with Atlanta-based mental health expert Jessica Alexander, who brings practical, grounding tools to help you stay emotionally healthy and intentional in 2026.

Jessica walks us through the power of SMART goals: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time sensitive, and how to use them without overwhelming yourself. She also shares simple weekly habits that make a real difference: choosing a word or mantra, daily gratitude, meaningful self care, tuning into your body, and using a clear to do list to reduce stress.

We also dive into Brené Brown’s three shame responses: moving away, moving toward, and moving against, and how recognizing your own pattern can shift your relationships, your creativity, and the way you show up this year.

Off The Canvas will feature different topics and voices throughout the year, and this first conversation sets the tone beautifully: grounded, honest, and full of tools you can start using today.

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.

Book Mentioned: The 12 Week Work Year

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Start your new year with a burst of focus and fire. In this episode Kendal shares how the Louvre heist sparked one of her most powerful productivity hacks. You will learn why seven minutes can change the entire energy of your day and how to use short intentional bursts to reset your focus for 2026. This episode is motivating, simple and perfect for anyone who wants a more productive year without the pressure. Tune in to kickstart your most intentional season yet.

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.

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For our final episode of the year, we’re closing 2025 with a deeply meaningful conversation with Atlanta artist Jenn Collier. Jenn opens up about her journey of using art to navigate a season of infertility. She shares how creativity became both a lifeline and a language for processing grief. Now a thriving artist and mother, she shares honest insight into holding space for both sorrow and joy, inviting us into the realities of pursuing motherhood in a non-conventional way.

From vulnerability to resilience, this episode offers a tender and hope-filled reminder that beauty often grows from the places we least expect. It’s the perfect way to wrap the year: grounded, brave, and full of heart.

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.

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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.

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Our Favorite Things:

Book we love about Jesus: Back to the Gospel

Podcast we love about Jesus

Malachi 3:1 (ESV)

Isaiah 9:2 (ESV)

Isaiah 7:14 (ESV)

Mark 1:3–4 (ESV)

Romans 3:23 (ESV)