Welcome to Tellie Collaborative
From a Single Fold, Possibility Unfolds.
Tellie Collaborative, LLC is an education consultancy and artist studio dedicated to reshaping learning through visual arts, innovative curriculum design, and scholarly research. The studio isn't a side note — it's the source. My work as a practicing abstract artist grounds everything I do as a consultant, educator, and researcher, bringing a creative authenticity to every collaboration.
Rooted in creativity, care, and intellectual rigor, I advance educational practice across three core areas: Visual Arts Education, Curriculum Writing and Development, and Research.
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I offer personalized, remote visual arts instruction for adolescents and adults, focusing on developing technical skills, creative confidence, and personal expression. Whether you're preparing a college portfolio or deepening your creative arts practice, my sessions are customized to meet you where you are. Instruction covers drawing, painting, mixed media, digital illustration, and design.
Additionally, I provide Therapeutic-Informed Art Coaching Sessions. Experience the transformative power of one-on-one coaching that incorporates art therapy principles to help manage stress and anxiety, using artistic expression as a tool for healing and personal growth.
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I collaborate with schools, organizations, and companies to design and develop innovative curriculum and resource guides that integrate the visual arts with themes of wellness, therapeutic-informed practices, and cultural identity. My work is grounded in curriculum theory and arts-based pedagogy to ensure that each project is both academically rigorous and emotionally resonant.
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I offer specialized research consulting and support for institutions seeking thoughtful, evidence-informed guidance in the following areas:
Visual arts education and arts integration
Identity, culture, belonging, and wellness and their role in teaching and learning
Therapeutic-informed artmaking, self-care, and wellness practices
Curriculum theory and assessment development
Qualitative research methods in educational settings
Research Assistance Services:
General consulting on best research practices
Research project development
Data collection through interviews and focus group facilitation
Data analysis using Atlas.ti
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Tellie Creates is my studio — I'm Ben Tellie, an artist, educator, and researcher. Each abstract piece is a handmade original exploring memory, identity, and healing, blending visual storytelling with emotional depth.
With 16+ years teaching fine arts, my practice is rooted in reflection, inclusivity, and the expressive power of painting and materials. Whether you're building a collection, searching for a meaningful gift, or simply drawn to art that invites pause — you'll find something here.
Every piece ships sustainably from Maryland. No prints. No reproductions.
New paintings arriving Summer 2026 — more texture, more color, more story.
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The Fold is my journal — the journal of Tellie Collaborative — where ideas unfold layer by layer.
Each entry explores the emotional depth of artmaking, identity in learning, and the layered complexities of curriculum design. Like the origami bird in my logo, every insight begins with a single fold — and reveals something deeper when you take the time to open it.
Written and managed by Ben Tellie.
Why Choose Tellie Collaborative?
Collaborative by Design
I don't offer one-size-fits-all solutions. I co-create with you — shaping strategies and tools that reflect your unique vision and values.
Grounded in Research
My services are informed by the latest educational research, theory, and practice, translating complex ideas into practical, accessible approaches.
Driven by Creativity and Craft
With deep roots in the visual arts and curriculum theory, I bring a creative lens to every project — infusing innovation, imagination, and thoughtful design into everything I do.
Focused on Lasting Impact
I aim to spark growth that lasts. Whether through a single workshop or a long-term initiative, my goal is to help you create meaningful, sustainable change.
Rooted in the Studio
My work as a practicing abstract artist isn't separate from my consulting and teaching — it's the foundation of it. The studio is where I test ideas, sit with difficulty, and find new ways of seeing. That creative practice informs everything I bring to clients and collaborators.
Education Consulting with Heart & Strategy
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Education Consulting Since 2021
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Offering a Range of Specialized Consulting Services Tailored to Meet Your Unique Needs
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Experience in Eduction, Teaching, and Research Since 2007
Let’s Connect!
Curious about working together? Let’s start a conversation.
Schedule a free 30-minute introductory session to explore your goals, share your vision, and see how Tellie Collaborative can support your project with care, creativity, and clarity.
From the Studio
Alongside my consulting work, I maintain an active painting practice rooted in abstraction, mixed media, and emotional inquiry. Original works are available through Tellie Creates — each piece handmade, one-of-a-kind, and shipped sustainably from Maryland.
