Restorative Practices
Creative Intitiatives
STUDIO SERIES
About the Founder
Nadege D. Okotie, M.Ed.,
Multidisciplinary
Mixed-media Artist.
Visual-forward designer.
Educator.
My work centers art as a tool for reflection, healing, and creative growth.
Through exhibitions, guided journals, workshops, and mentorship, I create spaces where people can slow down, reconnect, and rebuild from within. This practice is rooted in both formal training in visual communication and hands-on studio work—bringing structure, clarity, and depth to everything I create.
Alongside my studio practice, I provide creative services for mission-driven clients, offering design, strategy, and visual storytelling support that aligns with my values.
All work is offered both in-person and virtually.
WRITINGS, ZINE & PUBLICATIONS
WORKSHOPS


Welcome to the 6-week, one-hour online series for an introduction to digital photography! In this course, we'll be focusing on capturing beautiful images and exploring photography as a genre. We'll cover a range of topics, including composition, lighting, getting the most out of your camera, and using Photoshop basics for editing. Please be sure to bring your own digital camera to class.
Week 1: Introduction to Photography and Composition
Week 2: Understanding Light
Week 3: Camera Basics
Week 4: Photo Editing with Photoshop Basics
Week 5: Advanced Techniques
Week 6: Putting It All Together
By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in digital photography and the tools to create stunning images. We look forward to seeing you in class!