Gallery Success and Signature Style: Lessons from Artist Shannon Woodford
Behind the Brush with Kelly Pelfrey
Release Date: 09/16/2025
Gallery Success and Signature Style: Lessons from Artist Shannon Woodford
Behind the Brush with Kelly Pelfrey
Artist Shannon Woodford joins Behind the Brush to share her creative journey from a childhood surrounded by art to building a thriving gallery career. She opens up about early experiences in faux painting and murals, the lessons learned from workshops, and how she developed her nature-inspired style using brushes and palette knives. Shannon also offers candid advice on navigating gallery relationships, overcoming rejection, and finding the right fit for your work. Her story highlights the resilience, passion, and joy that fuel a sustainable art career—and the beauty of seeing...
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Welcome to Behind the Brush Podcast!
Behind the Brush with Kelly Pelfrey
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.
info_outlineArtist Shannon Woodford joins Behind the Brush to share her creative journey from a childhood surrounded by art to building a thriving gallery career. She opens up about early experiences in faux painting and murals, the lessons learned from workshops, and how she developed her nature-inspired style using brushes and palette knives.
Shannon also offers candid advice on navigating gallery relationships, overcoming rejection, and finding the right fit for your work. Her story highlights the resilience, passion, and joy that fuel a sustainable art career—and the beauty of seeing nature through an artist’s eyes.
Listen in to learn more :
(00:03) - Career Insights From a Professional Artist
(06:24) - Exploring Artistic Techniques and Processes
(16:48) - Navigating Gallery Relationships and Artistic Challenges
(19:36) - Gallery Applications and Artist Fit
(24:10) - Artist's Journey to Success
Resources –
Connect with Kelly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/behindthebrush_kellypelfrey
KP Art Collective - http://kpartcollective.com/
Connect with Shannon Woodford
https://www.shannonwoodford.com/
https://artandlightgallery.com/artist/shannon-woodford
https://wellandwondercollective.com/collections/shannon-woodford
https://www.instagram.com/woodfordfineart/