The Composed Artist

Ep. 61: A Live Critique w/ Wedding Painter's Blueprint Member Jennifer Dihel

In Episode 61 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Wedding Painter's Blueprint member Jennifer Dihel!  Hear Jennifer's incredible story of launching a successful live wedding painting business just four months after her own wedding with no formal art training, and how the Blueprint course proved invaluable for her artistic and technical development.  Then, dive into a detailed, constructive critique of two of her outdoor paintings, where she and Stephanie discuss advanced concepts like mastering perspective, achieving atmospheric depth and rich color variety in greenery, and using contrast to make your focal point pop. Plus, grab the exclusive discount code for the 2026 enrollment of The Wedding Painter's Blueprint! ## Links for Things Discussed in this Episode * Sign up for the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint and use the code: COMPOSED to save 10% on enrollment: https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/]  ## Connect with Jennifer Dihel * Website: https://www.dihelart.com/ [https://www.dihelart.com/]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dihel.art/ [https://www.instagram.com/dihel.art/]  ## Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney * Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/]  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ [https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/]     * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart [https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart]   * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ [https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/]   ## The Composed Artist * Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/]   * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist [https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist]   * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist]   * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe [https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe]   * RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss]   ## Affiliates & Sponsors * Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 [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 [https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24]   * Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ [https://learn.laurieanneart.com/]  * Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 [https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20]   * Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ [https://www.rosemaryandco.com/]  USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY * Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ [https://gamblincolors.com/]   * Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney [https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney]   * Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ [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 [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/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/]  Thank you!

Ep. 60: The Ultimate Resource for Wedding Painters

Are you an artist struggling with the business side of live wedding painting? In this candid episode, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney unveils the struggles and mistakes she and other artists face – from messy payment systems to client dissatisfaction – and how she overcame them after years of trial and error.  Discover how "The Wedding Painters Blueprint" course provides the essential resources, systems, and confidence (including contract templates and live Q&As) to help you avoid burnout, make better on-the-fly decisions, and stand out in today's competitive, booming industry, ensuring you leave every wedding feeling accomplished, not defeated. This is a must-listen if you're ready to professionalize your passion and elevate the value of your art! | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –Sign up for the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint and use the code: COMPOSED to save 10% on enrollment:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/]  –The Composed Artist Ep. 31: Growing as an Artist through Critique: https://youtu.be/prEKLP54sC4 [https://youtu.be/prEKLP54sC4]  –The Composed Artist Ep. 33: Image SEO and Other Website Strategies w/ Stefanie Morris: https://youtu.be/3HBeaX1Q7zQ [https://youtu.be/3HBeaX1Q7zQ]  –The Composed Artist Ep. 20: The Art of SEO - Hidden Gems for Creative Entrepreneurs w/ SEO expert Stefanie Morris: https://youtu.be/71IfwekfQms [https://youtu.be/71IfwekfQms]  | Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ [https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart [https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ [https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/]  | The Composed Artist | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist [https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe [https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe]  RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss]  | Affiliates & Sponsors |  –Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 [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 [https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24]  –Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ [https://learn.laurieanneart.com/art-to-print?ref=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.laurieanneart.com%2Fa%2F2147598051%2Fm4n9HQSn] –Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 [https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20]  –Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ [https://www.rosemaryandco.com/] USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY –Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ [https://gamblincolors.com/]  –Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney [https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney]  –Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ [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 [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/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/]  Thank you!

Ep 59: Booked Out in One Year: The Turning Point for Hannah Grace

In Episode 59 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney interviews Nebraska live wedding painter Hannah Grace as she details her rapid journey from a hesitant art teacher to a fully booked live wedding painter in just one year – all while balancing motherhood.  Hannah shares the exact strategies that catapulted her business, including the genius idea behind her "Bride of the Week" content, how she overcame the "is my art worth it?" mindset to confidently raise her prices from $500 to $2,500, and the crucial lesson she learned about placing a non-negotiable value on her family time.  If you're an artist looking for a sustainable business model and the confidence to charge what you're worth, you won't want to miss this case study on how The Wedding Painter's Blueprint completely transformed her career and financial outlook! | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –Get on the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint Waitlist:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/]  –Seven Willows Weddings + Events venue in Nebraska: https://sevenwillowsvenue.com/ [https://sevenwillowsvenue.com/]  | Connect with Hannah Grace | Website: https://www.hannahgrace.art/ [https://www.hannahgrace.art/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahgrace.art_/ [https://www.instagram.com/hannahgrace.art_/]  | Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ [https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart [https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ [https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/]  | The Composed Artist | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist [https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe [https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe]  RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss]  | Affiliates & Sponsors |  –Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 [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 [https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24]  –Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ [https://learn.laurieanneart.com/art-to-print?ref=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.laurieanneart.com%2Fa%2F2147598051%2Fm4n9HQSn] –Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 [https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20]  –Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ [https://www.rosemaryandco.com/] USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY –Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ [https://gamblincolors.com/]  –Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney [https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney]  –Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ [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 [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/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/]  Thank you!

Ep. 58: The Evolution of Price and Value w/ Olivia Andruss

In Episode 58 of The Composed Artist podcast, host and live wedding painter Stephanie Gaffney once again interviews Olivia Andruss, live wedding painter and community manager for The Wedding Painters Blueprint!  Along with an in-depth discussion on The Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course, they dive into the essential, often-uncomfortable topic of artistic pricing.  Olivia also shares her incredible four-year journey, from her beginnings in computer animation to landing major gigs with The Plaza Hotel, bridal designer Haley Page, and Disney's Make-A-Wish weddings – a testament to her evolving talent and business acumen.  The conversation explores why your rates should reflect your growth as an artist, the confidence gained through professional training, and the emotional struggle of valuing your work, ultimately empowering artists to overcome the fear of raising prices and build a truly successful, joy-filled creative business. A must-listen for any creative entrepreneur! | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –Get on the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint Waitlist:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/]  | Connect with Olivia Andruss | Website | https://denverweddingpainter.com/ [https://denverweddingpainter.com/]  Instagram for Olivia Andruss | https://www.instagram.com/oliviaandrussartistry/ [https://www.instagram.com/oliviaandrussartistry/]  | Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ [https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart [https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ [https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/]  | The Composed Artist | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist [https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe [https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe]  RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss]  | Affiliates & Sponsors |  –Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 [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 [https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24]  –Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ [https://learn.laurieanneart.com/art-to-print?ref=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.laurieanneart.com%2Fa%2F2147598051%2Fm4n9HQSn] –Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 [https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20]  –Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ [https://www.rosemaryandco.com/] USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY –Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ [https://gamblincolors.com/]  –Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney [https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney]  –Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ [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 [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/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/]  Thank you!

Ep 57: New Year, New Word – Intentionality

Welcome back to The Composed Artist for the first episode of 2026! Host Stephanie Gaffney kicks off the new year by sharing her new word for the year (“intentionality”) and offering a candid look at her personal and professional calendar for the next six months, including how she's managing a recent diagnosis, as well as being an artist and mom of four.  Stephanie also reveals the exciting upcoming enrollment of The Wedding Painters Blueprint online course in February, and an upcoming major original collection gallery show of hers coming to New Orleans in July! She also shares advice on how creative entrepreneurs can structure their year to maximize marketing and prepare for the busy holiday commission season.  Listen in for an honest conversation about setting boundaries, finding gratitude for the past year, and making intentional steps toward a successful 2026! | Links for Things Discussed in this Episode | –Get on the Wedding Painter’s Blueprint Waitlist:  https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/wedding-painters-blueprint/]  –The Composed Artist Ep. 39: Your Art, Your Rules - Contracts That Protect Your Passion: https://youtu.be/g3LvZLIBQ20 [https://youtu.be/g3LvZLIBQ20]  –The Composed Artist Ep. 40: Simple Tips to Improve Your Live Painting Skills and Speed: https://youtu.be/UhCgP2tR3R4 [https://youtu.be/UhCgP2tR3R4]  | Podcast Host: Stephanie Gaffney | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/ [https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart [https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/ [https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/]  | The Composed Artist | Website: https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist [https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist [https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe [https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe]  RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss [https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss]  | Affiliates & Sponsors |  –Get Contracts from The Legal Paige: https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=603 [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 [https://paint-coach.teachable.com/courses/oil-painting-foundational-skills21?affcode=787790_28jhmu24]  –Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course: https://learn.laurieanneart.com/ [https://learn.laurieanneart.com/art-to-print?ref=https%3A%2F%2Flearn.laurieanneart.com%2Fa%2F2147598051%2Fm4n9HQSn] –Get 20% off the 2025 Creative Climb Planner when you use the code “COMPOSED20”: https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20 [https://www.candicedennis.com/COMPOSED20]  –Rosemary & Co: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/ [https://www.rosemaryandco.com/] USE CODE: STEPHANIE-GAFFNEY –Gamblin: https://gamblincolors.com/ [https://gamblincolors.com/]  –Honeybook: https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney [https://share.honeybook.com/stephaniegaffney]  –Sign up for Personalized Coaching from Stephanie year-round: https://stephaniegaffney.com/book-a-coaching-call/ [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 [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/ [https://stephaniegaffney.com/goal-setting-workbook/]  Thank you!