The Live Wedding Painting Artist & Business Expert
Experience has taught me a lot of lessons about having a service-based fine art business, and I want to share that knowledge with the world.
I'm Stephanie Gaffney and with over 10 years of experience as a professional live wedding painter and educator, I've built the premier education platform for wedding artists worldwide. As host of the Top 5% global podcast "The Composed Artist," I've established myself as the definitive authority for live wedding painting business education, helping artists transform $300 weddings into $5,000+ premium bookings.
My expertise spans both active practice (painting premium weddings internationally) and systematic education (proven methodology that's helped 200+ artists increase their rates by 200% on average). I create authentic, results-driven content that resonates with serious, business-minded artists seeking professional transformation.
I'm an artist and live wedding painter, wife & momma, teacher, mentor, and podcast host.
Demographics
Gender
88% Women
Country
75.7% USA
Family
60% have children,
65% married/partnered
Age
25-44 (Peak 28-34)
Income
$45-95K individual, $75-150K household
Mindset
Professional development focused, investment-oriented
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📍 NEW ORLEANS-BASED • 🎯 200+ WEDDINGS PAINTED • 🎙️ TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST • 📈 14,809 MONTHLY DOWNLOADS • 💰 500+ STUDENTS TRANSFORMED
📍 NEW ORLEANS-BASED
🎯 300+ WEDDINGS PAINTED
🎙️ TOP 5% GLOBAL PODCAST
📈 14,809 MONTHLY DOWNLOADS
💰 500+ STUDENTS TRANSFORMED
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The Composed Artist Podcast
Where to listen: In the Studio or On The Go
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Audience Insights
Primary Audience
Business-minded female artists (ages 25-44) transitioning from hobbyist to professional live wedding painters
- Revenue ceiling breakthrough (stuck at $300-500 vs $1,500-3,000+ wedding rates)
- Professional credibility establishment
- Business systems and scalability
- Work-life balance with family responsibilities
Pain Points
Goals
- Six-figure art business income ($100-150K annually)
- Premium wedding market positioning
- Professional recognition and authority
- Systematic business development
Business Mastery Meets Creative Integrity
Expert Live Wedding Painter & Podcaster
I paint live at premium weddings earning $5,000+ per event—not because I got lucky, but because I developed systematic approaches to business that work for creative minds.
Through The Composed Artist podcast (Top 5% global ranking) and The Wedding Painter's Blueprint course, I've guided 200+ artists through complete career transformations, with students averaging 200% rate increases.
While others teach art OR business, I'm a successful professional live wedding painter who demonstrates daily that exceptional creativity and sustainable profitability aren't opposites—they're allies.
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Studio Supplies
Rosemary & CO Paintbrushes
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Professional Contracts
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Fine Art Prints
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