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Ep. 30: Live Painting, Studio Work, and Finding Your Style w/ artist Jessi Laurence

March 11, 2025

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Episode 30 of The Composed Artist Podcast

In Episode 30 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney has a conversation with New Hampshire-based live event painter Jessi Laurence.

Discussing Jessi’s artistic journey – Jessi started with classical, hyperrealistic training and later evolved towards a style that embraces visible brushstrokes and tonal realism. Jessi shares her experiences with different painting mediums, settling on oils for their blendability and longer drying time, which she finds essential for live painting. 

Stephanie and Jessi also talk about the challenges and joys of balancing motherhood with an art career and the struggle of finding time to be with their loved ones. Lots of hard earned experience and tips in this one for anyone searching for a composed life!

Things Discussed in Episode 30

The Composed Artist Episode feat. Laura Swytak | https://youtu.be/TjjQGlgKwBU 

The Composed Artist Episode feat. Olivia Andruss | https://youtu.be/62FpsepMPY8 

Podcast Guest Jessi Laurence

Website | https://www.jlaurenceart.com/ 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jlaurenceartstudio/ 

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@jlaurenceartstudio 

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