The Splatter Effect

90. Figure It Out Energy: The Mindset Behind Christy Holmes’ Creative Life

Atlanta-based artist Christy Holmes joins us to talk about what happens when you stop waiting for permission and just start figuring it out. From building her own website with the help of her “AI bestie” to hosting creative retreats that bring artists together, Christy is proof that momentum beats perfection. She shares honest wisdom on community, confidence, and creating a life that actually feels exciting. This episode will leave you energized and ready to take the next step.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

89. Batch It Like a Boss: The One Hack That Saves Our Sanity

In this episode, Kendal and Kayla break down the one efficiency hack that has completely transformed how they run their businesses and their lives: batching. Instead of juggling a million tasks every day, they dedicate focused time to similar tasks and knock them out all at once, freeing up mental space and eliminating decision fatigue. They walk through exactly how they structure their weeks, what they batch, and how this system helps them stay consistent without burning out. If you’ve been feeling scattered or behind, this simple shift might be the game changer you’ve been looking for.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

88. The Pinterest Life You Can Touch: Kendal’s Art Journaling Breakthrough

In this episode, Kendal shares the simple but powerful habit that’s completely reshaped how she finds inspiration. Instead of endlessly saving ideas, she began creating a tangible “Pinterest journal” filled with moments, textures, and beauty from her actual day. What started as a small creative practice has become a source of joy, clarity, and fresh artistic direction. If you’ve been feeling stuck or overstimulated, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, notice more, and start creating from a place that feels deeply your own.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
 
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

87. The Leap (and the Life Rebuild): Katie Phillips Goes All In on Art

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Phillips just after she made the bold decision to leave her full-time job and step fully into her life as an artist. Known for her quirky, joy-filled presence on Instagram and her thriving world of paint classes and festivals, Katie has built something truly unique and now she’s going all in.
But this story runs deeper than business. Katie opens up about rebuilding her life after losing her husband, and what it’s been like to find love again in a completely new season. We talk about how grief, joy, creativity, and courage can all exist at the same time.
We also get into the practical side: how she knew she was ready to leave her job, what her income streams actually look like (hello, classes and festivals), and what she’s focusing on as she steps into this next chapter.
If you’re craving a story that feels real, hopeful, and a little unconventional // in life and in business // this one is going to stick with you.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
➡️ @katiephillipsart Buy Katie's Festival Book HERE
 
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨ SPARK SESSION WITH KAYLA'S TEAM
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

86. Two Quotes We Can’t Stop Thinking About (And Why You Might Need Them Too)

Sometimes it’s not a strategy, a new plan, or another to do list that shifts everything. It is a single sentence.
In this episode, we are sharing two quotes that completely stopped us in our tracks this week. The kind that make you pause, rethink how you are approaching your work, and breathe a little deeper.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or just stuck in your own head, these are the reminders we needed and maybe you do too.
We are breaking down why these quotes hit so hard, how they apply to both life and business, and what they are changing for us moving forward.This one is simple, honest, and exactly the reset we all need right now.
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
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

85. Myth Buster #5: “If I Pivot, People Will Be Confused and Leave” (The Right People Grow With You)

In this episode of the Myth Buster series, Kendal and Kayla take on a fear that quietly keeps many artists playing small: the belief that changing direction will confuse their audience and cost them followers.
From shifting styles and subject matter to evolving pricing, messaging, or business models, the pressure to stay consistent can feel overwhelming. But is consistency really the goal, or has it been confused with staying stuck?
Kendal and Kayla break down why this fear feels so real in a world that rewards predictability, and how it often stems from identity attachment and fear of disappointing early supporters. They share why growth is actually magnetic, how collectors are drawn to artists who evolve, and what really happens when you pivot.
Kendal also reflects on her own experience navigating change in her work, what she feared would happen, and what actually unfolded on the other side.
If you have been holding back from your next chapter because you are afraid of losing people, this episode will help you reframe what it means to grow.
Because the right audience does not leave when you evolve. They lean in.
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
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion
 

84. Myth Buster #4: “I Need to Be Everywhere to Succeed” (Why More Platforms Won’t Make You More Sales)

In this episode of the Myth Buster series, Kendal and Kayla take on one of the most exhausting beliefs in the art world: that you have to be everywhere to be successful.
Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, email, art shows, the pressure to show up on every platform can feel like ambition, but often leads straight to burnout.
Kendal and Kayla break down where most artists’ sales actually come from, why trying to do everything spreads your energy too thin, and how focusing on just one or two core platforms can dramatically increase both visibility and revenue.
They also unpack the difference between being busy and being effective, how repetition and consistency build trust with collectors, and why choosing sustainable marketing channels matters even more when balancing life, kids, and creative work.
If you have ever felt like you are falling behind because you are not everywhere, this episode will help simplify your strategy and focus on what actually drives sales.
Because success does not come from doing more, it comes from doing the right things consistently.
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
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion
 

83. Myth Buster #3: “If It Doesn’t Sell Immediately, It’s a Failure” (The Truth About How Art Actually Sells)

In this episode of the Myth Buster series, Kayla and Kendal tackle a belief that quietly discourages many artists: if a piece doesn’t sell right away, it must be a failure.
But the truth is, art rarely behaves like fast retail.
Kayla and Kendal unpack why many strong pieces take time to find the right home, how collectors actually make buying decisions, and why immediate sales are a terrible metric for judging the value of artwork. From the psychology of collectors to the real timeline of how art sells, they discuss why patience, repetition, and visibility matter far more than instant results.
Kendal also shares stories from her own career. Pieces she once worried about eventually found the perfect collector months or even years later.
If you have ever felt discouraged watching a new piece sit unsold, this episode helps reframe what success in the art world actually looks like.
Because sometimes the art that takes the longest to sell is the art that resonates the deepest.
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
Our Favorite Things (And a few discounts for you too):
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion

82. Myth Buster #2: “I Can Only Raise My Prices When I Get Bigger” (Why Waiting Is Costing You Sales)

In this Myth Buster episode, Kayla and Kendal tackle one of the most common beliefs holding artists back: “I can only raise my prices once I get bigger.”
Many artists assume they need a larger following, gallery representation, or more recognition before they’re allowed to charge more for their work. But waiting for some imaginary milestone can quietly stall both growth and confidence.
In this conversation, we unpack why artists delay raising prices, how popularity gets confused with value, and why pricing decisions should be based on strategy... not follower count.
If you’ve ever wondered when it’s actually the right time to raise your prices, this episode will help you rethink the timing and approach your pricing with far more clarity and confidence.
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
Our Favorite Things (And discounts for you too):
✨ Favorite Business Book
✨  Favorite Art Inspiration Book
✨ Favorite Leggings to paint in
✨ Thrive Market Discount Code: SHOP THRIVE NOW
✨  Craig Frames Discount Code: CFKBA10
✨  The Best Planner For Artists: Shop Now
✨  A mocktail for every occasion
 

81. Myth Buster #1: “My Art Is Too Niche” (And That’s Exactly Why It’ll Sell)

You’ve said it.We’ve all said it.
“My art is too niche.”
In this first episode of our Myth Buster series, Kendal and Kayla unpack one of the most common beliefs keeping artists stuck; the fear that being too specific means being too small.
We talk about what artists really mean when they say “too niche,” why social media makes broad appeal look safer, and how comparison quietly convinces you to water down your work.
Here’s the truth: niche builds authority.Specific sells faster.Collectors don’t buy general... they buy identity.
We share real examples of artists who leaned into their specificity and grew because of it, plus the mindset shift that changes everything.
If you’ve ever felt the pressure to make your work more “marketable,” this one’s for you.
And we’ll leave you with one simple action step:Define your niche in one sentence and decide who your art is not for.
Because the moment you stop trying to convert everyone…is the moment the right people start finding you.
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.
Follow:
➡️ @klacole
➡️ @kendalblanchardart
➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast
Our Favorite Things:
Favorite Business Book
Favorite Art Inspiration Book
Favorite Leggings to paint in