In this episode, we sit down with Virginia Brown, the artist behind Beret and Brush, a Connecticut-based artist known for her live wedding paintings and custom commissions. Virginia shares her journey from aspiring Army physician to full-time artist, discussing how her passion for art and life's unexpected turns in the job market led her to establish a thriving freelance career.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beretandbrush.com/">https://www.beretandbrush.com/</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/beretandbrush/">https://www.instagram.com/beretandbrush/</a>Key Topics:<ul><li>Virginia’s unexpected pivot from military medicine to full-time artist</li><li>Building a creative business around live wedding painting</li><li>The role of intuition, timing, and boundaries in sustaining freelance work</li></ul>Takeaways:<ul><li>Virginia’s career shift was driven by trusting her instincts and letting go of old identities</li><li>Creative momentum often comes from doing the work, not waiting for motivation</li><li>Boundaries are essential to protect both the artist’s energy and the client experience</li></ul>Melissa @ deMelis Atelier <a target="_blank" href="https://demelisatelier.com/">https://demelisatelier.com/</a>Matt @ Bards <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bardsclothing.com/our-story">https://www.bardsclothing.com/our-story</a>

Virginia Brown of Beret and Brush on Navigating the Freelance World