A single moment changed everything for Ghanaian visual artist Nana Frimpong Oduro. It began with a quiet walk, a dying tree, and a gifted camera from a stranger. That moment led him away from architecture and toward a new life in photography.

In this episode, I sit down with Nana to explore how he built a career rooted in emotion, storytelling, and self-discovery. He shares how he creates powerful images without technical equipment. Instead, he relies on instinct, connection, and the people closest to him. His work is raw, painterly, and deeply human.

This conversation is for artists seeking clarity on their path. Nana’s story offers insight, encouragement, and a reminder that your creative voice is worth following. Listen in and reconnect with the reason you started creating in the first place.

Chapters

 

00:00 - Introduction to Nana Frimpong Oduro

02:15 - Early Creative Influences in Ghana

03:48 - The Path to Architecture

05:12 - The Dying Tree: A Journey into Photography Begins

07:34 - Finding a Subject: The Power of Self-Portraiture

08:45 - From Idea to Image: Inside the Creative Process

12:20 - A Sign from the Universe: The Adobe Rising Star Award

14:35 - Finding a Visual Style: Light, Tone, and Emotion

16:30 - Family, Support, and Blossoming as an Artist

18:40 - The Myth of Originality and Unexpected Lessons

20:00 - Describing the Indescribable: Emotions Brought to Life

22:00 - Redefining Success and What's Next

 

Connect with Nana:

 

Follow Nana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frizzlemadeit/

Nana’s Portfolio: http://bit.ly/3ZRZKYN

 

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.

 

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