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Stories from the studio.

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

2016 – Year in Review

2016 – Year in Review

The year 2016 has just ended and although I’m excited about the year 2017, I can’t help but think about how last year went.  Last…

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Dear Friend, As I reflect on the year, I know I couldn’t have asked for a better family of makers, artists, business owners and…

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Featured in SAQA Journal Again

Featured in SAQA Journal Again

Studio Art Quilt Associates – SAQA  is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them. I’m…

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STS #43 The Pursuit of Happiness

STS #43 The Pursuit of Happiness

The Customer is Always Right Have you noticed this new trend of “happiness teams” or “Happiness Engineer” or some other form of “Happiness Somebody”…

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5 Super Realistic Ways to Create Time for Creativity

5 Super Realistic Ways to Create Time for Creativity

How to Make Time to Nurture Your Soul Do you feel capable of doing more? Do you wonder how you can ever find time…

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STS #42: Bubbly Bubbles

STS #42: Bubbly Bubbles

Funny name – “Bubbly Bubbles”.  But there’s what came to me when I looked at this week’s piece.  It looked so bubbly, full of…

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Behind The Scenes of A Solo Show: Curating Art Work

Behind The Scenes of A Solo Show: Curating Art Work

What great feedback I’ve had on the first part of this blog series about how to pull off your solo art show. The comments…

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STS #41:Grateful

STS #41:Grateful

As we get into the holiday season, I’m grateful for the things I’ve had a chance to experience this year.  I’m grateful for the…

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Why Artists Should Have Multiple Income Streams

Why Artists Should Have Multiple Income Streams

Most of us have only one source of income – the paycheck from our jobs. Although this gives us some financial security, it is…

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