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

Discover the Best Time to Create

Discover the Best Time to Create

Finding Your Own Creative Prime Time In broadcasting – radio and television –  we hear the term prime time used often.  So what at…

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Selling Art Quilts at a Fine Craft Show – with Ann Brauer

Selling Art Quilts at a Fine Craft Show – with Ann Brauer

I’m happy to be here again with Ann Brauer to pick up where we left off talking about her creative journey and creative business. …

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How to Be an Original Artist and Stand Out

How to Be an Original Artist and Stand Out

“Be what you are. This is the first step towards becoming better than you are.” – Julius Hare Creating art that is unique is…

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How to Sell Textile Art on Etsy with Ann Brauer

How to Sell Textile Art on Etsy with Ann Brauer

I have Ann Brauer here with me today.  Ann is an attorney turned award-winning artist. Her work is in numerous museums, institutions and private…

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Local Color at The Slater Museum

Local Color at The Slater Museum

I love Slater Museum which is in the Free Academy of Norwich in Connecticut. The stately columns and large open spaces are some of…

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Selling Digital Art Prints: Interview with Dawn Allen

Selling Digital Art Prints: Interview with Dawn Allen

In this episode of Textile Art Business Interview, I’m happy to be joined by artist Dawn Allen. Dawn has a unique “techy” technique she…

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Needle Doodles – Black and White Art

Needle Doodles – Black and White Art

“What a phenomenal piece!” This was the comment I received about a black and white piece I’d created. Don’t get me wrong. I love…

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Grow Your Business by Writing Books: with Mickey Lawler (Part 2)

Grow Your Business by Writing Books: with Mickey Lawler (Part 2)

Mickey Lawler, the famous fabric painter, artist, and educator, gave us so much insight into her business in part 1 of her interview.  But…

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Finish What You Start – 9 Traps to Avoid

Finish What You Start – 9 Traps to Avoid

It’s Hard to Finish What You Start If you thought starting is hard (which it is), finishing is harder. Did you ever start a…

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