Ep. 37: From Cartoon Network to Wedding Painter w/ Libby Rule
In Episode 37 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Libby Rule, a talented live artist out of Kansas City, Missouri. Known for her vibrant wedding paintings, Libby shares her fascinating journey from working as an animator for Cartoon Network to becoming a highly sought-after live wedding painter. Libby discusses her unique painting style, her experiences with burnout and physical health challenges, and the ins and outs of running a successful art business.Along with hard-earned tips from host Stephanie Gaffney, this episode is a must-listen for artists seeking inspiration, practical tips for their business, and a reminder of the importance of self-care and setting boundaries while pursuing their creative passions.| Connect with Libby Rule |Website | https://www.libbyrulepaints.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/libbyrulepaints/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@libbyrulepaints | Connect with Stephanie |Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | Connect with 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 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 Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/ 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!
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Ep. 36: Burnout, Boundaries, and the Business of Art w/ Ruth Oneya
In Episode 36 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Ruth Oneya, a talented live artist out of Birmingham, Alabama. Discussing the realities of running an art business, finding a personal style, alongside burnout and setting boundaries – Ruth shares her journey into live wedding painting, including starting with a spontaneous first attempt that evolved into a thriving career!Along with lots of “tea spilling” and wild stories like her easel almost getting set on fire (!), this episode is loaded with hard-won tips and fun stories to inspire any level of artist.| Connect with Ruth Oneya |Website | https://www.ruthoneyaillustrations.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ruthoneya.illustrations/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ruthoneyaillustrations TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthoneya.illustrations | Connect with Stephanie |Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | Connect with 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 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 Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/ 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!
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Ep. 35: The Psychology of Going Viral w/ live event painter Nicolette Arnitz
In Episode 35 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Nicolette Arnitz, a live event painter from Southern California, about the experience of going viral on social media. From the initial surge of attention, inquiries, and followers that come with a viral post, as well as the subsequent lull and its impact on confidence and self-esteem – Nicolette shares her personal experiences with that virality, including the challenges of managing a sudden influx of emails and inquiries and the mental struggle of feeling the need to constantly recreate viral moments. Along with hard-earned tips on everything from pricing strategies to travelling and painting at events while pregnant, Stephanie and Nicolette’s conversation has something for all aspiring and current artists – as well as mothers!| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |–The Composed Artist: Image SEO and Other Website Strategies w/ Stefanie Morris| Connect with Nicolette Arnitz |Website | https://www.nicoletteart.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicmartin_event/| Connect with Stephanie |Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | Connect with 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 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 Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/ 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!
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Ep. 34: Creativity in All Aspects w/ life coach Lori Gouhin
In Episode 34 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats with abstract coach, business coach, and life coach Lori Gouhin of The ARTwork of YOU Podcast. Lori discusses her multifaceted career and how she balances her creative pursuits with coaching and other aspects of life. Lori’s journey from starting a blog about creativity to becoming an abstract artist comes with a lot of insights – including the importance of embracing creativity in all aspects of life.Encouraging people to lean into what they are drawn to, find balance in life, and embrace creative outlets – Lori is a wellspring of experience, offering valuable advice on structuring time, setting goals, and allowing for ease and flexibility for anyone pursuing creative and professional endeavors.| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |–The ARTwork of YOU Podcast: Stephanie Gaffney's Journey to Live Wedding Painter & Creative Success–The ARTwork of YOU Podcast: Dr. Quahana Hendree, ThD - How Original Artwork Boosts Workplace Productivity and Well-Being–The Composed Artist: From Etsy Shop to Gallery Owner w/ Casey Langteau| Connect with Lori Gouhin |Website | https://www.lorigouhin.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lorigouhin | Connect with The ARTwork of YOU Podcast |Website | https://www.theartworkofyou.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theartworkofyou/ | Connect with Stephanie |Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | Connect with 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 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 Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/ 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!
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Ep. 33: Image SEO and Other Website Strategies w/ Stefanie Morris
In Episode 33 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats once again with SEO expert and marketing consultant Stefanie Morris. In this pro-tip filled episode, Stefanie discusses the importance of optimizing website images for search engines, and that beyond showcasing finished products, websites should tell the story behind the art, including behind-the-scenes photos and progress shots.They also delve into the technical aspects of image optimization, highlighting the significance of metadata, image naming conventions, and how Google prioritizes human-generated content – and much more.This is an essential episode for any artist or creative entrepreneur!| Links for Things Discussed in this Episode |–The Creative Endeavour Podcast with Andrew Tischler: Stephanie Gaffney - Thriving as a Creative Entrepreneur| Connect with Stefanie Morris |Website | https://moco.marketing/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stefaniemorris.co/ | Connect with Stephanie |Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ | Connect with 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 | 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 Coaching from Stephanie year-round! | https://stephaniegaffney.com/coaching/ 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!
The Composed Artist is a podcast that explores the intersection of artistry, entrepreneurship and self-improvement and the pursuit of a more composed life. Coming to you every week, the show is hosted by Stephanie T. Gaffney – an artist specializing in live wedding painting.
Over the past decade, Stephanie’s job has taken her all over the world, meeting and creating art in front of thousands of people, and has allowed her to create a colorful life for herself and her family.
The Composed Artist is the podcast for the bold, creative, passionate, and genuine artist.
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