Joel Acheampong, The Sensation Whose Disability Doesn’t Slow Him Down
by“I am the first to acknowledge that without the help of others, there was no way I could have practiced painting, but I had…
Artisan Stories
Alaya’s Batik Designs Help Support Autistic Son
byParents of children with special needs must’ve received a double portion of divine patience and grace, and these traits are beautifully exemplified in the…
Julio Molina Seeks the Sea to Help Heal the Earth
byAll humanity comes from nature and we must take care of her. The blue ocean, the golden sand and the peace that comes from…
This Dynamic Duo dominates the traditional Thai Celadon Industry
byOver the past 3 months, my wife Anna and I have been remodeling our home. In the process, we’ve sorted and packed away years…
The Creative Gill – No Material Is Wasted In Her Hands
byEver since Gill discovered the waste bins of the leather factory at the backyard of her London home, she has never ceased to use…
What One Guatemalan Woodcarver Can Teach Us About the Real Causes of Immigration
byTo understand immigration, we need to understand the root causes that motivate people to leave their homes and travel to a different country. Immigration…
Robert Aidoo-Taylor Fulfilling His Destiny
byIn his teens, Robert had set his mind on becoming an accountant. In Nigeria where his parents lived, Robert attended commercial school alongside grammar…
Passion is prevalent for this skilled Thai Artisan
byPassion! This key ingredient for success is a prevalent characteristic of this skilled Thai Artisan. Anna, my wife and translator, and I recently visited…
Daniel Asante Overcame the Handicap of the Lack of an Education to Become King of Variety
byDaniel Asante is an artisan who has been selling on the NOVICA platform for close to twenty years. His art pieces caught our attention…
Anita Contreras, the artist who used mud to become an independent and empowered woman
byIn a humble house situated on the slope of a hill in Manchay, one of the many population centers in Lima, Peru, the master…