The Power of Self-Portraiture - Nana Frimpong Oduro

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   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives