Behind the Brush with Kelly Pelfrey

Behind the Brush with Kelly Pelfrey

Kelly Pelfrey

Episodes 37
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (23)
Since Sep 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
rss.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

Behind the Brush is a podcast for artists who dream of turning their creativity into a sustainable career. Hosted by artist and art business owner Kelly Pelfrey, each episode dives into the behind-the-scenes of building a thriving art business—offering honest insights, practical tips, and inspiring conversations with artists who've done it. Whether you're juggling painting and parenthood or scaling your studio into something more, this show is your weekly dose of encouragement, strategy, and community.

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Recent Episodes

S1E36 Signing Off With Shipping Tips and a Full Heart

Apr 28, 2026 22m

In this final episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly delivers on one last promise, sharing her go-to shipping strategies for artists before closing the chapter on the podcast (for now). First, she walks…

S1E35 Bring the Trip Home with Pamela Wingard: Turning Travel into Art

Apr 21, 2026 34m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, I sit down with artist Pam Wingard, whose work is full of bold color, movement, and a deep sense of place. We talk about how travel has shaped her art from…

S1E34 Remove the Friction: Set Up Your Space to Paint More with Lauri Prins

Apr 14, 2026 43m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, I'm joined by artist Lauri Prins, a Minnesota-based painter known for her timeless sailboats, gardens, and classic blue-and-white pieces. We dive into Lauri's…

Pulling Back the Curtain: An Honest Conversation About Lately

Apr 07, 2026 22m

In this casual, behind-the-scenes episode of Behind the Brush, I'm taking a moment to reflect on the first few months of the year—what worked, what didn't, and what I'm adjusting moving forward. I'm…

Growing Into Your Voice as an Artist with Emily Pullin

Mar 31, 2026 43m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly sits down with abstract expressionist Emily Pullin to discuss what it really takes to grow as an artist over time. Emily shares how she went from painting…

Chinoiserie, Prints, and Paid Maternity Leave: Elizabeth Alice's Art Business

Mar 24, 2026 47m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly sits down with artist Elizabeth Alice to discuss what it really takes to turn creativity into a sustainable, full-time career. Elizabeth shares her journey…

Painting with Acrylics: My Story, My Process, My Best Tips

Mar 17, 2026 38m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly shares how acrylic paint became her go-to medium—from her earliest art classes to the way she uses it now in her professional work. She discusses why…

From Emailing Lilly Pulitzer at 22 to Painting Eight-Foot Commissions with Kelsey Nichols

Mar 10, 2026 37m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly sits down with South Carolina artist Kelsey Nichols, whose creative journey has taken more than one beautiful turn. Before building her art business, Kelsey…

Treat Your Art Like a Business (Without Losing the Joy)

Mar 03, 2026 31m

At the end of last week's episode, Stephen Walker left us with one powerful line: "Treat your art like a business." But how do you do that… without becoming robotic, rigid, or disconnected from the…

S1E27 Still Learning After 20 Years (Still Playing) with Steven Walker

Feb 24, 2026 40m

Steven Walker is the rare combination of serious skill and zero pretension—and he's been making a full-time art career work for over 20 years. Represented by six galleries and known for his…

S1E26 Why Painting Small Every Day Changes Everything

Feb 17, 2026 19m

In this short but powerful episode, Kelly dives into Daily Painting by Carol Marine, a book first published in 2014 that still offers timeless advice for artists today. The core idea is simple but…

S1E25 Why Storytelling + Whimsy Make a Collection Collectors Love (with Catherine Husek)

Feb 10, 2026 33m

In today's conversation, Kelly sits down with New Jersey artist Katherine Husek—a warm, wise, and joy-filled creative who's building a "second life" as an artist in a full season of caregiving,…

S1E24 What Are You Actually Trying to Grow? (Instagram Strategy for Artists: Part Two)

Feb 03, 2026 37m

Instagram can be inspiring… and also a time-sucking, dopamine-fueled hamster wheel (Kelly's words plus a few rodent metaphors). In this solo episode, Kelly shares what she genuinely enjoys about…

S1E23 Studio to Shared Spaces: Getting Your Art Into Hospitals, Businesses & Galleries with Andrea Lane

Jan 27, 2026 35m

In this episode, Kelly sits down with Louisiana artist Andrea Lane Ainsworth, whose textured coastal abstracts and soft, color-driven mixed media pieces are made to bring peace into real…

S1E22 Beautiful Art Still Stops the Scroll (Instagram Strategy for Artists)

Jan 20, 2026 38m

Instagram can be inspiring… and also a time-sucking, dopamine-fueled hamster wheel (Kelly's words plus a few rodent metaphors). In this solo episode, Kelly shares what she genuinely enjoys about…

What It's Really Like to Be a Mural Artist: Pricing, Clients, and Process (with Marian Pouch)

Jan 13, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly sits down with mural artist Marian Pouch, who turned a personal home project into a thriving custom mural business over the last decade. Marian shares what…

S1E20 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of My Art Business in 2025

Jan 06, 2026 41m

In this New Year episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly Pelfrey pulls back the curtain on her art business with an honest reflection she calls The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. She shares what worked well…

How to Brain Dump, Reflect & Set a Clear Creative Intention for the New Year

Dec 30, 2025 15m

In this short and reflective episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly Pelfrey invites artists into the quiet, often-overlooked space between Christmas and the New Year. She shares why this "in-between…

Finding Stillness at Christmas: A Short Reflection for Artists

Dec 23, 2025 3m

In this short and gentle Christmas-week episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly Pelfrey offers a pause—an invitation to breathe, reflect, and notice the beauty tucked inside the season's chaos. She…

Why Every Artist Should Sign Up for a Workshop or Retreat in 2026

Dec 16, 2025 31m

In this solo episode of Behind the Brush, Kelly Pelfrey shares her second must-do recommendation for artists in 2026: sign up for a workshop or retreat. Drawing from her recent plein air retreat…

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