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

April 24, 2025

Podcast host stephanie gaffney - host of the composed artist podcast

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.

Podcast Guest Ruth Oneya

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

Ruth Oneya Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthoneya.illustrations/

Ruth Oneya YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ruthoneyaillustrations

Ruth Oneya TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruthoneya.illustrations

The Composed Artist Podcast Host – Stephanie Gaffney

Stephanie Gaffney Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/

Stephanie Gaffney Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/torregrossafineart/

Stephanie Gaffney TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@torregrossafineart

Stephanie Gaffney Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TorregrossaFineArt/

Connect with The Composed Artist Podcast

The Composed Artist Podcast Website | https://stephaniegaffney.com/podcast/

The Composed Artist Podcast Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thecomposedartist

The Composed Artist Podcast YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@TheComposedArtist

The Composed Artist Podcast on Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/44VXy2paykbwxGoACcEOCe

The Composed Artist Podcast RSS | https://anchor.fm/s/fae133f4/podcast/rss

Subscribe and listen in on...

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.

Learn More About Stephanie

Business Growth

Laurie Anne’s Art To Print Course

The Composed Artist Podcast Affiliates & Sponsors

Affiliates & Sponsors

Studio Must-have

Gamsol Odorless Solvent for Oil Paint

LWP Must-have

Rosemary & Co Long Handle Bushes

Business Tool

Honeybook CRM for creative entrepreneurs

Planning

2025 Creative Climb Planner

Amazon Finds

Painting Portraits, by
Everett Raymond Kinstler

Get My Free Skin Tone Guide When You Subscribe

*Emails are infrequent, but are the primary means of communication directly to my students, waitlisted students, and others interested in updates. Unsubscribe at any time.

Join the email list and be one of the first to be notified of open enrollment for The Wedding Painter's Blueprint, exclusive announcements, affiliate partnerships and so much more.

Get On the List

The Composed Artist Podcast

Where to listen: In the Studio or On The Go

Listen to The Composed Artist Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast, and watch the show on Youtube!

Doors open Spring 2026 - save your spot in the Wedding Painter's Blueprint Course!

The Wedding Painter's Blueprint is an incredible resource for artists 1-3 years in business, or just starting out. It's packed with content, critiques and the community you've been searching for.