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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia
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Q&A With Award-Winning Kenyan Digital Artist Osborne Macharia

Bywellmadeafrica 22nd September 20175th March 2021

The rapid advancement of digital technology brings forth diverse creative expressions, such as digital art that continue…

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Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability
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Nelsa Guambe Talks Art, Design and Sustainability

Bywellmadeafrica 18th September 20175th March 2021

Nelsa Guambe is a self-taught artist who lives and works in Maputo, Mozambique. She is primarily a…

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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture
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Siyanda Mbele Talks Furniture Design And Culture

Bywellmadeafrica 23rd August 20175th March 2021

Siyanda Mbele is making a name for himself in the world of contemporary South African furniture and…

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Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art
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Adora Mba, The Afropolitan Collector On Contemporary African Art

Bywellmadeafrica 9th August 20175th March 2021

Contemporary African art is an exciting dynamic movement, that continues to make its mark on the global stage….

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5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator
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5 Things to Know About Becoming A Successful Fashion Illustrator

Bywellmadeafrica 26th July 20175th March 2021

Fashion illustration as a career option is growing in popularity thanks in part to the images we…

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Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio
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Interview With Wanjiku Nyoike-Mugo of The Designers Studio

Bywellmadeafrica 20th July 20175th March 2021

Running a clothing boutique can be a highly rewarding career path in the fashion industry, that brings…

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Introducing the  Creative Careers Section and Directory
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Introducing the Creative Careers Section and Directory

Bywellmadeafrica 7th July 20179th December 2019

Inspiring you, our reader on your individual creative journey is an important part of our mission. We…

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Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist
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Interview With Kossi Aguessy Visionary Designer And Artist

Bywellmadeafrica 30th June 20175th March 2021

In March 2015, I had the privilege of interviewing designer and artist Kossi Aguessy in which we…

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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business
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10 Must Do’s Before Starting A Greetings Card Business

Bywellmadeafrica 14th June 20175th March 2021

Greetings cards make up a multi-million dollar industry; an industry whose products enable us to convey the…

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A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors
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A Brief Guide to Book Fairs and Literary Festivals for Authors

Bywellmadeafrica 2nd June 20179th December 2019

As an author who has both traditionally published, and self-published some of my books, as well as…

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Interview: Illustrator Michelle Njeri Cuthbert On Working With Footwear Designers
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Interview: Illustrator Michelle Njeri Cuthbert On Working With Footwear Designers

Bywellmadeafrica 7th December 20165th March 2021

Working on Fashion Illustration Africa provided a behind the scenes look into the work, inspirations, experiences, and…

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The Luxury Of Pursuing A Creative Career In Africa
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The Luxury Of Pursuing A Creative Career In Africa

Bywellmadeafrica 12th August 20165th March 2021

Is pursuing a qualification and career in art and design (and a creative career in general) in…

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