Ep. 17: The Art of the Guest Portrait w/ Aaron Jacob Jones
In Episode 17 of The Composed Artist, host Stephanie Gaffney interviews Aaron Jacob Jones, a talented artist from the UK specializing in live wedding painting.
In this lively conversation, Stephanie and Aaron discuss the importance of technical training for artists, how you can improve artistic style, and the benefits of working from “real life” versus from photos.
Aaron Jacob Jones shares his unique approach to live portraiture, emphasizing the energy and connection created by painting guests face-to-face. He also discusses the business side of live painting, including pricing strategies and managing client expectations.
It’s a tip-filled, powerful episode for aspiring live wedding painters, highlighting the importance of practice and developing your unique style.
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