In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist based in Fairhope, AL) and Kayla Cole Pacana(Art Business Coach) break down why now—yes, in the middle of summer—is the best time to start prepping your Holiday collection.

From setting timelines and budgeting inventory to building marketing momentum and protecting your mental health, this conversation is packed with practical strategies to help you stay ahead of the seasonal rush. Planning now doesn’t just reduce stress—it creates space for more creativity, stronger sales, and a holiday season that actually feels joyful.

If you're ready to stop winging it in Q4 and start showing up like a CEO in your art business, this episode is your summer wake-up call.

Selling art can be a lonely road without a solid support system. Meet your new business-minded art besties: artist Kendal Blanchard and art coach Kayla Cole Pacana. Each week, they dive into the real stories behind creative businesses with honest conversations about life, art, and everything in between.

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In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist from Fairhope, AL) and Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach) dive into the power of a quarterly business check-in. They share the key metrics and questions they use to evaluate their art businesses—and how a simple pause every 90 days can lead to better focus, more aligned goals, and sustainable momentum.

You’ll hear how they keep the pulse of their businesses positive and forward-looking throughout the year, even during the messy middle. If you’ve been feeling off-track or unsure where to put your energy next, this episode will help you recalibrate with clarity and confidence.

Selling art can be a lonely road without a solid support system. Meet your new business-minded art besties: artist Kendal Blanchard and art coach Kayla Cole Pacana. Each week, they dive into the real stories behind creative businesses—with honest conversations about life, art, and everything in between.

Follow ➡️ @klacole

Follow ➡️ @kendalblanchardart

Follow ➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast

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In this episode of The Splatter Effect, Kayla Cole Pacana (Art Business Coach who helps artists grow their income), Kendal Blanchard (Fine Artist based in Fairhope, AL, known for her collage botanicals), and Kelly Pelfrey (Fine Artist based in South Carolina, specializing in southern impressionist art) team up to discuss five powerful questions every artist should ask about all of their revenue streams.

They break down how to assess whether each income source in your art business brings you peace of mind, financial benefit, and positive energy—because making money is important, but how you make it matters too.

Whether you're feeling stretched too thin or simply want to audit your income streams for alignment, this conversation will help you create a more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling art business.

Selling art can be a lonely road without a solid support system. Meet your new business-minded art besties: artist Kendal Blanchard and art coach Kayla Cole Pacana. Each week, they dive into the real stories behind creative businesses—with honest conversations about life, art, and everything in between.

Follow ➡️ @klacole

Follow ➡️ @Kellypelfreyart

Follow ➡️ @kendalblanchardart

Follow ➡️ @thesplattereffectpodcast

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