Ep. 36: Burnout, Boundaries, and the Business of Art w/ Ruth Oneya

April 24, 2025

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Episode 36 of The Composed Artist Podcast

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 Oneya 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.

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Ruth Oneya Website: https://www.ruthoneyaillustrations.com/

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Stephanie Gaffney - Live Wedding Painter

Podcast Host, Stephanie Gaffney

Stephanie Gaffney is a premier live wedding painter and founder of Torregrossa Fine Art, based in New Orleans, LA.

As the premier live wedding painter educator, she helps artists transform their creative vision into thriving businesses through her signature course, The Wedding Painter's Blueprint, and personalized coaching programs.

Stephanie is the host of The Composed Artist podcast and provides valuable resources to help artists master techniques, build confidence, and attract their ideal clients.

With a passion for both creating and teaching, Stephanie travels globally painting at weddings while mentoring other artists through her online education platform.

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