At some point, money enters the room.

Sales pick up. Demand increases. Expectations shift. And suddenly, the work you once made from instinct and joy starts answering to numbers instead.

In this episode, Kendal speaks candidly from the artist’s side of the table about what it feels like when creative focus drifts from making meaningful work to chasing financial outcomes—and how easy it is to lose your footing in the process.

Together, we explore:

• The moment artists realize money has started influencing their creative decisions

• How external validation and income can quietly reshape the work

• Why success doesn’t always feel the way we expect it to

• How Kendal personally course-corrects when the art starts to feel performative or pressured

This isn’t about rejecting money or ambition. It’s about learning how to let money exist in the room without letting it lead.

It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business.

SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM

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➡️ @klacole

➡️ @kendalblanchardart

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In this episode, Whitney breaks down what’s actually happening in the broader art world right now, with a closer look at Eastern markets and the ripple effects they’re creating for small American artists and galleries. From shifting collector behavior to international demand (and hesitation), we unpack how global economic and cultural movements quietly shape sales on a very local level.

This is the kind of behind-the-scenes context most artists never hear, but desperately need. If you’ve felt a change in buyer energy, pricing conversations, or momentum lately, this episode connects the dots between the global art market and your own studio reality.

✨ Industry insight ✨ Real talk, no fluff ✨ The tea you won’t get on Instagram

Perfect for artists, gallerists, and creative entrepreneurs who want to understand the why behind what they’re experiencing... not just react to it.

It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business.

SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM

Follow:

➡️ @klacole

➡️ @kendalblanchardart

➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast

You asked, We Answered.

In this episode, Kendal and Kayla sit down to answer specific listener questions about building and sustaining an art business that actually works for real life. They cover everything from recommended website platforms, to the tools they rely on daily, to how they approach balance when life, work, and creativity all compete for attention.

This is a practical, honest conversation packed with strategies artists can implement right away.

If you’ve ever wondered “What platform should I use?”, “Am I doing this right?”, or “How do I keep going without burning out?” this episode is for you.

✨ Real questions. ✨ Real answers. ✨ No fluff.

It can be lonely selling art every week without a solid group of like-minded friends. Meet your new business besties Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) and Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) as they dissect all things life, art, and business. Tune in to learn how to navigate the ups and downs of running your own creative business.

SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM

Follow:

➡️ @klacole

➡️ @kendalblanchardart

➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast