The Composed Artist

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 familyHer 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_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 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: 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 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiebosco.art/ Instagram for The Event Painter: https://www.instagram.com/the.event.painter/ Towles Court Art Center: https://www.towlescourt.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: 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 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: 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!