Art Biz Podcast

Building an art business takes more than just talent—it takes determination, adaptability, and a willingness to keep going, even when success feels out of reach. Stella and Gemma Stevens, the artists behind Two Faced Twins, know this firsthand. Their work—bold, colorful, and joyful—now has a dedicated following, but their path wasn’t always easy. For two years, the Stevens twins struggled to sell a single piece. They faced creative differences, self-doubt, and even a gallery robbery. But instead of giving up, they leaned into their vision, their roles as artists, and their belief in what they were building. In this conversation, host Alyson Stanfield talks with Stella and Gemma about: How they transformed sibling disagreements into a creative advantage. The strategies that helped them push through early struggles and build momentum. The business mindset that keeps them going, including their marketing and expansion efforts. How they inspire the next generation of artists through school visits. One of the bi