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An archive of exhibitions, artist reflections, behind-the-scenes making and news from the studio.

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Stories from the studio.

Browse selected exhibitions, studio reflections and stories from Clara Nartey.

Journaling Your Way to Creativity

Journaling Your Way to Creativity

Why the Most Creative Minds Journal Do you journal? Have you ever considered it?  Or do you think it’s only for people who are…

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How to Name Your Artwork – Practical Tips PLUS Examples

How to Name Your Artwork – Practical Tips PLUS Examples

Naming your artwork can be very difficult for most artists.  Since I love making up words so much, it hasn’t been a major problem…

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On Original Ideas: A lesson from Teen Titans Go

On Original Ideas: A lesson from Teen Titans Go

People really get stumped on the words “creativity” and “original ideas”.  When you ask people if they’re creative or not, a majority will say…

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Soar like an Eagle – How Creative Growth Works

Soar like an Eagle – How Creative Growth Works

I watch talented people hold back from using their talents because they don’t believe they’re good enough.  So they hope that one day something…

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How to Think Outside the Box by Conceptual Blending

How to Think Outside the Box by Conceptual Blending

Get Creative Ideas Using this ONE Method I’ve got a great example of how to think outside the box for you called conceptual blending.…

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FREE: Unleash Your Creativity Workshop

FREE: Unleash Your Creativity Workshop

I want to invite you to a free creativity workshop I’m hosting.   How to Unleash Your Creativity How to Unleash Your Creativity. Posted…

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Creative Play: Great  Ideas Start Here

Creative Play: Great Ideas Start Here

A while back, I wrote an article titled, “Make Play Work for You”. The gist of it is you can put play to work…

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Photography Tips for Textile Artists

Photography Tips for Textile Artists

I get a lot of questions and compliments about my photography. So I finally decided to write a post about my supplies and photography…

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Awaken Your Creative Spirit

Awaken Your Creative Spirit

I’m very excited and nervous at the same time to share this news with you. When I started this creative journey, I had no…

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