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An archive of exhibitions, artist reflections, behind-the-scenes making and news from the studio.
Browse selected exhibitions, studio reflections and stories from Clara Nartey.

“Lemonade Makers” is dedicated to all those who life gave lemons but made lemonade out of them and are having a great time enjoying…
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As creative people, we like our work to be seen by others; whether it be by family and friends or by a bigger community of…
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Tracing is part of the techniques artists often use in their work. (Oh, and I know of the never-ending debate over whether “real” artists should…
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Orchids are lovely, delicate and beautiful to look at. What I love more than looking at orchids is growing them. There’s something about the…
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Several months ago – maybe even a year past, a friend asked me this question, “how do you do it?” (referring to the many…
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Autumn is far away, I know, but this week when I decided to continue on my path of creating monochromatic designs with stitch, I…
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In this episode of Stitch the Sketch, I decided to continue with the flower theme. So I drew another flower. It’s similar in looks…
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Artists Opening Reception Thanks to all of you who went to the artists opening reception at my invitation to see my piece and the other…
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In this episode, I draw blue tulips; which are not a very common occurrence. Tulips are said to occur in every color except the color…
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