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The Live Painter Podcast is the first podcast entirely dedicated to professional live event painters!  On this show, we explore the mysterious and magical world of live event painting through our interviews with experienced fine art live painters from around the world.  We'll also share insights from live painting clients and the event professionals who work alongside live painters to make special events come to life.  

The Live Painter Podcast


    • Mar 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 52 EPISODES


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    Final thoughts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 10:03


    Send us a textHey all!  It's been a crazy ride with LPP but its time has come to an official close.  I wanted to share one final message to let you know that episodes of LPP will be removed from streaming platforms on April 4th, 2025.  We made this announcement on Instagram, but wanted to relay it here since we recently saw folks discussing the show unaware that it had ended.  Thanks for listening!

    Demonstrating Value to an Unfamiliar Market with Tomoko Payton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 80:20


    Send us a textIn our final interview, we sit down for a chat with Japanese live wedding painter Tomoko Payton!  Tomoko is the first (and so far the only) live wedding painter based in Japan.  In our discussion, Tomoko takes us on a deep dive through her journey of carving out a market and establishing a client base in a location that is completely unfamiliar with the concept of live wedding painting.  This is a fascinating and illuminating interview with one of the most passionate and determined artists we've ever spoken to, so you definitely don't want to miss it!For more information on Tomoko, be sure to visit her website at ateliertomoko.com and her Instagram account @atelierpaytonjapan.

    Evolving as an Artist with Haigan Gandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 81:36


    Send us a textThis episode features our interview with fine artist Haigan Gandy, a live wedding painter based in the Southeastern US.  Haigan is a lifelong artist and currently specializes in oil painting.  Haigan takes us through her artistic journey, sharing lots of tips and experiences that shaped her artistic style along with advice on how she guides clients towards a piece that will not only be a beautiful keepsake for them, but something that will showcase her work best.  This is a fantastic interview that you don't want to miss!Find out more about Haigan by visiting her website www.eventpaintingbyhaigan.com or her Instagram @eventpaintingbyhaigan.

    Professional Wisdom with Bailey Moser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 83:28


    Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down for a chat with Utah-based live wedding painter Bailey Moser.  We chat about how Bailey's introduction to live wedding painting perfectly clicked with her lifelong dream of owning her own business, and we discuss professionalism along with live painting techniques and how they differ from painting in studio.  This is a gem of an interview, so make sure you stay tuned until the end to hear all of Bailey's sage advice and experiences!  Find out more about Bailey on her website www.baileymoser.com or on her Insgram account @paintingwith.bailey!

    Our 2024 Reflections: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 89:54


    Send us a textIn this special episode, we chat about our current thoughts on the wedding painting industry along with the events industry as a whole for 2025!  We lament some areas of growth that we hope to change for ourselves in the new year as well as what things we hope stay the same.  Jamie also shares a deep dive into his painting process and some things he will be working on next year.  Be sure to listen to part one of this episode for a look into our 2024 wedding season!Throughout both episodes, we briefly discuss our current thoughts on whether or not The Live Painter Podcast will formally return.  In addition, we outline some changes we hope to make to the tone of the show should we bring it back officially. We invite you to DM us @livepainterpodcast on Instagram to let us know your thoughts!

    Our 2024 Reflections: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 98:39


    Send us a textIn this special episode, we chat about the good, the bad and the ugly of our 2024 season!  While there were some major bumps that we discuss in the early part of this episode, our overall impression of the year was positive.  We also discuss some setbacks we faced this year and how they actually helped us, we take a deep dive into our experiences with social media this year, and, finally, we brag on our awesome group of 2024 couples (with a discussion on client boundaries thrown in for good measure!).In the next episode, we will discuss our outlook on 2025 both for wedding painters and the events industry as a whole along with our personal goals for the year.  Spoiler alert:  It's a pretty optimistic chat!Throughout both episodes, we briefly discuss our current thoughts on whether or not The Live Painter Podcast will formally return.  In addition, we outline some changes we hope to make to the tone of the show should we bring it back officially. We invite you to DM us @livepainterpodcast on Instagram to let us know your thoughts!

    Another lil update ;)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 25:34


    Send us a textHello new listeners- there sure are a lot of you lately!  Here's a small "update" on the future of LPP.  Please share your thoughts by DM'ing us on Instagram at @eventpaintingbyjamie.

    Rebekka Lord-Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 74:03


    This episode includes our interview with Australian live wedding painter and social media sensation Rebekka Lord-Johnson!  Rebekka has been painting weddings since 2022, and she brings a unique perspective to the wedding painting industry with her past work and formal training as a social media marketer.  Find out more about Rebekka at www.theweddingpainter.com.au!

    Candler Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 74:34


    We're so excited to share our interview with Tennessee and North Carolina live painter Candler Reynolds!  You may remember Candler from her appearance on the most recent season of Love Is Blind, which we discuss at the end of this interview.  You can find our more about Candler at candlerreynolds.com!

    Alicia Anne Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 72:40


    This episode includes our interview with Alicia Hale of Alicia Anne Art.  Alicia is a live wedding painter based in Southern California, and you can find out more about her and her work at aliciaanneart.com!

    A small update/fond farewell :)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 17:00


    It's been one month since our last LPP episode, so I wanted to share a bit of the reasoning behind cancelling the show along with an update on the remainder of our Season 3 interviews that were never published (and, indirectly, an update on the content that is still available for streaming).  Feel free to send us a DM over @eventpaintingbyjamie on Instagram with your thoughts or questions.  Thank you so much for listening. 

    Season 3 | Episode 9: Zau Spinola (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 68:06


    We'll be finishing up last week's interview with Brazilian live wedding painter Zau Spinola on today's episode of LPP!  We'll chat about our booking processes, some shared observations about weddings and more.  Find out more about Zau by visiting zauspinola.com or @arte.zauspinola on Instagram!  Be sure to listen to last week's episode for the first half of our chat with Zau.

    Season 3 | Episode 8: Zau Spinola (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 65:02


    Today we'll be chatting with Brazil-based live wedding painter Zau Spinola!  In the first half of our chat with Zau, we discuss social media and small business owner authenticity along with a discussion on pricing and different approaches to structuring wedding painting packages.  Find our more about Zau by visiting zauspinola.com or @arte.zauspinola on Instagram, and be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of Zau's interview with us!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 83:14


    In today's episode, we'll take a break from interviews to discuss some recent poll questions we asked on our Instagram regarding the state of our audience's small business operations as we reach the halfway point of 2024.  We'll take a deep dive into the poll answers we received on booking and inquiry trends, pricing topics, additional income streams, the future outlook of the live wedding painting industry, thoughts on the current attitudes within the LWP community and more.  The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 6: Stephanie Hilen (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 60:09


    We'll conclude last week's chat with Kentucky-based artist Stephanie Hilen in today's episode!  We'll talk more shop about various painting techniques and discuss diversifying your work as an artist, with some of Stephanie's favorite wedding painting moments sprinkled in as well.  Be sure to listen to the first half of our chat with Stephanie in last week's episode, and find out more about Stephanie by visiting stephaniehilen.com or visiting @stephaniehilenart on Instagram!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 5: Stephanie Hilen (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 50:11


    Today's episode begins our chat with Stephanie Hilen, a Kentucky-based fine artist and wedding painter!  Stephanie shares a candid story about her first wedding painting, a refreshing reminder that most events feature some bumps in the road.  We'll also begin our deep dive into Stephanie's non-wedding art!  Find out more about Stephanie at stepahniehilen.com or @stephaniehilenart on Instagram, and be sure to tune in next week for the rest of our chat with Stephanie.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 4: Kirsty Strachan (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 63:05


    Today we'll be finishing our discussion with Scottish live wedding painter Kirsty Strachan. We chat about Kirsty's favorite parts of wedding days and our backend admin strategies, along with a broader discussion about mixing in our personal lives with our business social media pages. Find out more about Kirsty at @kirsty_strachan_art on Instagram or at kirstystrachanart.co.uk!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 3: Kirsty Strachan (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 50:58


    Today's episode begins our two part interview with Scottish live wedding painter Kirsty Strachan!  We'll discuss how Kirsty got started along with her thoughts on guest portraits and a general discussion about marketing.  Find out more about Kirsty by visiting @kirsty_strachan_art on Instagram or kirstystrachanart.co.uk, and be sure to tune in next week for the conclusion of our interview with Kirsty!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 2: Danielle Jordaan (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 59:50


    In today's episode of LPP, we conclude our conversation with South African artist Danielle Jordaan. We delve into the nuanced topics of criticism and critique, and Danielle shares deeper insights into her artistic process with us. If you haven't already, be sure to catch the first half of our interview in the previous episode!   Find out more about Danielle on Instagram @daniellejordaanstudio or on her website https://daniellejordaan.com/.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 3 | Episode 1: Danielle Jordaan (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 65:32


    Welcome to Season 3 of LPP!  Today we are joined by South African live wedding painter Danielle Jordaan as our first Season 3 guest.  In the first half of our chat with Danielle, we discuss how she got started along with some of our common experiences as wedding painters and artists in general.  Make sure you tune in next week for the second half of our chat with Danielle!  Find out more about Danielle on Instagram @daniellejordaanstudio or on her website https://daniellejordaan.com/.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    The Live Painter Podcast- Season 3 Teaser Trailer

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later May 10, 2024 2:25


    The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Happy One Year Anniversary LPP!

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2024 48:07


    It's been exactly one year since we published the very first episode of The Live Painter Podcast, and we are so grateful for everything we've experienced while creating this show over the past year!  On this final chatty episode before Season 3 officially begins, we discuss some details (and a release date!) for Season 3 of LPP, reminisce about the past year of making the show, thank our first guests and listeners and share an important little PSA regarding paid wedding painting resources and how they will be handled within the show.Thank you SO much for listening to our show over the past year!  We can't wait to see what the next year of podcasting brings.  Stay tuned for Season 3 coming soon!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 2.5 Chit Chat! (part two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 95:27


    Communication, communication, communication:  that's the theme of today's episode!  In this chatty episode, we discuss some positive updates we've seen in 2024 along with a deep dive into several tough situations we've dealt with this year and how we handled each one a little differently while still holding firm to our policies (and personal boundaries).  The theme of each of these negative situations boils down to a lack of client/vendor communication, and today's discussion attempts to examine the pitfalls of poor communication and how we can all work to be more thorough in this very important aspect of our businesses.  We'll also briefly chat about the timeline for our upcoming and highly anticipated Season 3!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Welcome to The Live Painter Rewatch Pod!

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 18:33


    We are so excited for this BRAND NEW podcast!  We have so many fans asking us to discuss our old podcast from way back when, and we just couldn't say no to our fans.  On this show, we will go episode by episode and discuss behind the scenes fun facts and reminisce about our original podcast, a little show you may remember as The Live Painter Podcast.  Make sure you follow along for all of the nostalgia and memories (and please buy our merch and click our sponsorship links!!!!).The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 2.5 Chit Chat! (part one)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 96:06


    Join us for a chatty episode as we gear up for Season 3 of LPP!  We discuss guest portraits, wedding inquiry scams, burnout and even touch on a few of our favorite reality shows!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 129:59


    Surprise!  We decided to wrap up Season 2 of The Live Painter Podcast with this very candid and frank chat about some current buzzy topics in both the live wedding painting world and the events industry as a whole.  We share some cautionary words about education courses and expert speaker events aimed at live painters, offer our unsolicited opinions about guest portraits, discuss where we believe live wedding painting is headed, offer an update (spoiler alert:  it's not a good update) about how our business is faring right now, and end with a little rant about a few obnoxious social media trends.  Thank you so much for listening to our show and for the outpouring of support we were given after considering ending LPP.  We are still a bit unsure about continuing, but we wanted to button up our very rocky and disjointed Season 2 with this final chat.  Please let us know what you thought, and happy painting!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    "What is the next step for your LWP business?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 66:07


    In today's episode, we chat about your answers to the question "What do you think is the next step for your live wedding painting business?"  We chat about virtual assistants, working as a full-time LWP, finishing paintings on site and, finally, traveling for events.  We finish up with the craziest travel experience we have ever had (it's a doozy!).  Thank you to everyone who submitted answers for this question, in particular Alicia Anne Art (aliciaanneart.com) whose answer is featured on the show.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Let's chat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 62:35


    We're getting back into the swing of things today with this rambly impromptu chat.  We discuss quite a bit about mental health challenges unique to small business owners as well as what to expect from the rest of Season 2 (plus plans for Season 3).  We'll return to discussing our Season 2 survey topics in the next episode- stay tuned!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Working with wedding planners and other event vendors as a LWP (Part Two)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 55:14


    In today's episode, we finish up our chat all about wedding planners and other event vendors!  We'll share some silly anecdotes about planners we've worked with, go over some survey results about planner referrals, and end the episode with an important chat about tipping and gratuities.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Working with wedding planners and other event vendors as a LWP (Part One)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 55:57


    It's time to get a little spicy!  In today's episode, we begin a two part chat about what it's like working with wedding planners (and other event vendors) as a live wedding painter.  Spoiler alert:  the experience is sometimes not great.  Amanda shares her insights as a former wedding planner herself, and we also share several comments about planners/vendors that were submitted in our Season 2 survey.  Commentary from the following artists was included in this episode:  Bailey Moser (www.baileymoser.com), Skip Rhode (www.ashevilleeventpaintings.com), Amanda Hawthorne (www.livewellpaintoften.com), Kaitlin Funkhouser (www.kaitlinfunkhouser.com) and Gina Marie Floridia (www.eventpaintingwithgina.com).  Join us next week as we wrap up this very important chat!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Live Wedding Painters: Artists or event professionals?

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 78:29


    Are Live Wedding Painters primarily artists, or does their participation in special events make them event service providers first and foremost?  Can both options be true at the same time?  We dive into this important duality of a live wedding painter's role through discussion of some poll questions posed on our Instagram page along with responses we received from fellow live painters.  We also chat about strategies for setting pricing.  Artists whose comments were featured in this episode include Hannah Aaron Studio (https://www.hannahaaronstudio.com/), By Elysia King (https://www.cloudstudioagency.com/our-artists/elysia-king) and Ryan Kindset Art (https://www.ryankindsethart.com).The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Answering Listener Questions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 56:15


    Today we're chatting all about questions we've received about the show!  We'll talk about LPP's future as well as continue our discussion regarding contracts and boundaries.  Artists whose questions were featured in this episode include Katherine Gressel (www.eventpaintingbykatherine.com), Amanda Hawthorne (www.livewellpaintoften.com), Virginia Brown (www.beretandbrush.com) and Renee van den Kerkhof (https://www.neetje.nl).The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    "I will never do ____ again."

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 59:24


    In this episode, we discuss some less-than-ideal scenarios that painters who answered our season 2 survey shared with us that they plan to never experience again.  The main theme of this episode is boundary setting, with client boundaries as well as self-imposed artistic boundaries both discussed.  We also touch on the relatability of 2016's McDonald's history-focused film The Founder along with our #1 tip for new painters to get some real world event experience.Artists whose answers were featured in this episode include Amanda Hawthorne (livewellpaintoften.com), Stine Hildre (stinehildreart.com) and Korianne Stout (koriannepaints.com).The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    "What should the general public know about live painting or live painters?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 64:53


    Welcome to Season 2 of LPP! In this season, we'll be discussing insights we gathered from our Season 2 survey that was recently distributed across our social media platforms to our fellow event painters and listening audience all over the world.  Each episode explores one question asked in the survey.In our first episode, we discuss the following question:  "What should the general public know about live painting or live painters?"  We feature several wonderful artists in this episode, including the following artists who gave us permission to share their names and information: - Kaitlin Funkhouser Art:  https://kaitlinfunkhouser.com/ - Bailey Moser Fine Art & Event Painting:  https://www.baileymoser.com/We'd love to hear your thoughts about our new format for Season 2.  We look forward to your feedback via email (livepainterpodcast@gmail.com) or Instagram DM @livepainterpodcast. Happy painting!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Bonus Episode: Our Candid Thoughts on the Events Industry in 2023!

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 77:09


    In this bonus episode, we'll be discussing a webinar we attended in the summer of 2023 that included a treasure trove of valuable insights about the events industry as it stands in the current moment.  We chat about some macro trends, unique client behaviors we've noticed recently and some of the pitfalls event industry pros have been experiencing this year.  We'll also chat about how we can move forward into a super successful 2024!SEASON 2 SURVEY: https://forms.gle/o8AnLphHsp4KYtay6Share your thoughts and you could have your answers featured in Season 2!Original webinar presenters:Megan Gillikin- megangillikin.comBrandee Gaar- brandeegaar.comAshley Ebert- the abundance.groupSara Dunn- saradoesseo.comSusan Southerland- justeventsgroup.comThe Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 15: Event Painting by Julie Part 2

    Play Episode Play 49 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 69:19


    It's hard to believe we are already at the end of Season 1 of LPP!  For our finale episode, we will be finishing up our interview from last week with Julie Rieutort of Event Painting by Julie.  We'll chat about Julie's recent wedding as well as some of our past guests and episodes to wrap up the season!  To find out more about Julie, visit eventpaintingbyjulie.com or find her on Instagram @eventpaintingbyjulie.  Thank you to everyone who has followed along with season one!  Stay tuned to our Instagram to find out more about how YOU Can participate in season two!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 14: Event Painting by Julie Part 1

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 41:53


    We will be chatting with live painter Julie Rieutort on today's episode of LPP!  Julie has been the owner of her live painting business, Event Painting by Julie, since painting her first wedding in 2020, though she has been painting her whole life.  Julie also brings her unique perspective as an event industry veteran to our conversation, having worked as a professional cake artist prior to starting her live painting business.  Make sure you join us next week for the rest of our interview with Julie, and you can find out more about Julie at eventpaintingbyjulie.com or @eventpaintingbyjulie on Instagram!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 13: Chloe Campbell Part 2

    Play Episode Play 48 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 49:11


    Today we'll be finishing our chat with Chloe Cambell!  Chloe is the owner of Cloud Studio Agency, an artist agency representing live event painters across the United States.  We'll hear from Chloe all about her experience running such a unique business, along with her advice for aspiring artists and business owners.  Find out more about Chloe at cloudstudioagency.com or @cloudstudioagency or @bychloecampbell on Instagram.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1 Episode 12: Chloe Campbell Part 1

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 38:37


    Today we'll be sharing the first part in our two part conversation with Chloe Campbell!  Chloe is the owner of a live painter agency where she manages several talented artists, as well as a talented live painter in her own right!  Chloe has been painting weddings for over 8 years in her hometown of Charleston, SC and beyond.  To find out more about Chloe, check out her website at cloudstudioagency.com or find her on Instagram @cloudstudioagency and @bychloecampbell.  Be sure to join us next week for the rest of our conversation with Chloe!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 11: By Brittany Branson

    Play Episode Play 55 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 70:20


    Today we'll be chatting with Brittany Branson, owner of By Brittany Branson, a DC + Destination live wedding painting service!  Brittany originally went to school for art advocacy and legislation, but transitioned into live wedding painting after hiring a painter for her own wedding!  To find out more about Brittany, check out her website at bybrittanybranson.com or her Instagram @bybrittanybranson.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1 Episode 10: Event Painting by Katherine

    Play Episode Play 39 sec Highlight Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 70:34


    This week, we will be chatting with legendary live painter Katherine Gressel of Event Painting by Katherine!  Katherine has been painting live at weddings since 2008, and she has been integral in shaping the industry as we know it today.  We'll chat with Katherine about everything from her history painting weddings to her current work curating galleries in her hometown of Brooklyn, NY.  To learn more about Katherine, visit her website at eventpaintingbykatherine.com or @eventpaintingbykatherine on Instagram.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 9: Canvas and Confetti Part 2

    Play Episode Play 57 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 46:28


    Today's episode will conclude our interview from last week with Talia Garcia of Canvas and Confetti!  In this episode, we'll learn more about Talia's artistic process as well as discuss her dream wedding to paint.  Make sure to listen to the previous episode of LPP to hear the first half of our interview with Talia, and find more of Talia's work at www.canvasandconfetti.com or @canvasandconfetti on Instagram!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 8: Canvas and Confetti Part 1

    Play Episode Play 41 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 51:58


    On today's episode, you'll hear the first half of our chat with Talia Garcia!  Talia is a Miami-based artist and live painter, as well as the owner of Canvas and Confetti.  We'll learn about Talia's unique and colorful style throughout today's interview and the origin of her business name.  Plus, we'll get into some deep discussion about what it means to be a small business owner on social media.  Be sure to tune in next week for the rest of our chat with Talia, and find more of Talia's work at canvasandconfetti.com or @canvasandconfetti on Instagram!  The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 7: Live Well Paint Often Part 2

    Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 48:49


    In this episode, we will continue our conversation from last week with Amanda Hawthorne of Live Well Paint Often.  We will chat burn out and work-life balance along with some of the "magic" that goes into live wedding painting.  To find out more about Amanda, visit livewellpaintoften.com or @livewellpaintoften on Instagram!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 6: Live Well Paint Often Part 1

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 48:48


    Today we will be chatting with Amanda Hawthorne, owner of Live Well Paint Often.  In the first part of her interview, Amanda shares her exciting journey from art school to Hollywood set decorator to eventually starting Live Well Paint Often in her hometown of Long Island, NY.  Amanda also shares her very insightful thoughts on social media and work-life balance with us.  Be sure to tune in to the next episode for the rest of our interview with Amanda, and, in the meantime, you can find Amanda at livewellpaintoften.com or @livewellpaintoften on Instagram.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Bonus Episode: Season 1 Mid-Season Recap

    Play Episode Play 27 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 38:33


    On this special bonus episode, Jamie and Amanda talk all things LPP.  We'll chat about where the idea for the show originated, how things have been going so far, and what to expect from LPP in the future.  Be sure to check out the video version of the show on Youtube at the link below, and please rate our show on your preferred listening platform if you loved it!  Thank you for all of the support so far on Season 1, and we can't wait to hear your thoughts!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 5: Event Painting by Jamie

    Play Episode Play 51 sec Highlight Listen Later May 31, 2023 50:51


    Meet your hosts!  For our fifth episode, get to know a little more about the hosts of The Live Painter Podcast, Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear.  On this episode, Jamie and Amanda talk about their expansive experiences both painting and planning events and offer some of their insights on this unique intersection of the arts and events industries.  You'll also learn about their plans for the show.  Plus, things get a little silly with some fun facts and anecdotes!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 4: Melissa Munger Art

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later May 24, 2023 66:10


    On today's episode, we'll be chatting with Melissa Munger of Melissa Munger Art.  Melissa has been live painting at events since 2016 in her hometown of Spanish Fort, Alabama as well as the surrounding gulf coast.  We will learn about Melissa's unique painting process as well as get into some hard truths about the role social media has played in the live painting industry.  To find out more about Melissa, visit her website at melissamungerart.com or find her on Instagram @melissamungerart.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 3: Korianne Paints Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 48:49


    On this episode, we will share the rest of our interview with Korianne Stout of Korianne Paints.  We'll chat about Korianne's process and her favorite types of weddings, and we'll even touch on some insider info about painting Disney weddings!  You can find more about Korianne by visiting koriannepaints.com or on Instagram @korianne.paints.The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 2: Korianne Paints Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 53:15


    On this episode, listen to the first half of our interview with live painter Korianne Stout!  Korianne made the transition from K-12 art teacher to live painter in 2022 after a friend asked if Korianne could paint her wedding.  You can find out more about Korianne by visiting koriannepaints.com or on Instagram @korianne.paints.  Tune in for our next episode to hear the rest of Korianne's interview!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

    Season 1: Episode 1: Heather Wolfe Art

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later May 3, 2023 73:04


    Welcome to The Live Painter Podcast!  In our inaugural episode, we chat with Heather Wolfe, a live painter and pet portrait artist based in Knoxville, TN.  Learn about Heather's journey from studying art in college to eventually starting her pet portrait business which later turned into the successful live painting business she owns today.  Find out more about Heather at heatherwolfeart.com or @heather_wolfe_art on Instagram!The Live Painter Podcast is hosted by Jamie Pogue and Amanda Rainear of Event Painting by Jamie, a live painting business based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Jamie and Amanda, please visit www.eventpaintingbyjamie.com. To find out more about the podcast, visit www.livepainterpodcast.com, find us on Instagram @livepainterpodcast, and check out our new Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypZ_yyrtP3HySPKNO4drYQ. You can also email the show with any questions or comments at livepainterpodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

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