392. Painting Ice, Spraying Indoors, & Tuning Into Your Passions with Muralist Kendall Kippley

This week’s episode of the Artist Academy Podcast features Kendall Kippley, a muralist from Colorado who’s built a thriving career painting in the style she loves — and getting paid for it. Kendall shares her journey into mural-making, from an early art education surrounded by nature to apprenticing under an experienced muralist who showed her the ropes. We dive into how she’s cultivated her recognizable, nature-inspired style, what her process looks like on and off the wall, and how she connects with the clients and brands who appreciate her unique voice. You’ll also hear her practical tips for landing the kinds of commissions you want, creating systems that make mural work easier, and keeping your creative spark alive while balancing the business side of art. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your mural career feel authentic and sustainable — this one’s for you! Tune in and get inspired by Kendall’s story and strategies for painting what you love and making a living doing it.