Ep. 21: Staying the Course w/ live wedding painter Olivia Andruss

January 17, 2025

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Episode 21 of The Composed Artist Podcast

In Episode 21 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney chats with live wedding painter Olivia Andruss.

Olivia shares her journey from the medical field to a thriving career as a wedding painter, and the transformative impact of Stephanie’s Wedding Painter’s Blueprint course on her business (which is soon to start again!). They discuss the importance of community, professionalism, and continuous learning in the live wedding painting industry.

Olivia also opens up about balancing the demands of artistry and entrepreneurship with motherhood, and how finding her ideal client and artistic style has been crucial to her success. The conversation also touches on the challenges of feeling imposter syndrome, the importance of well thought-out contracts and client communication, and the joy of capturing love stories on canvas.

Podcast Guest: Olivia Andruss

Website | https://denverweddingpainter.com/

Instagram for Olivia Andruss | https://www.instagram.com/oliviaandrussartistry/

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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.

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