Obsessive Creative

When was the last time you wrote in a physical notebook? It may be just the thing you need to give your creativity a boost. You can follow both of us on instagram here Luke Cleland and Allie Cleland . You can learn more about our wedding photography business at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow our business on Instagram at Cleland Photographs.

Are you a creator that doesn't create, or an artists that doesn't art?! If you have creative ideas that you haven't gotten around to starting, maybe you're just missing out on the art of doing as little as possible. You can follow both of us on instagram here Luke Cleland and Allie Cleland . You can learn more about our wedding photography business at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow our business on Instagram at Cleland Photographs.

Today I talk with my wife Allie Cleland! Whom I've talked about a lot on this podcast, but this is the first time she joins me to talk about her transition from being a NICU nurse at one of the top Children's Hospitals in the world, to becoming the creative director in our own business. 

You can visit my website at www.lukecleland.caYou can see more about my wedding photography at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow me on Instagram at Cleland Photographs or Luke Cleland. My Youtube channel can be found here. 

You can see more about my wedding work at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow me on Instagram at Cleland Photographs or Luke Cleland

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Today I talk about how I dealt with fear in my work, and I gave 4 tips in facing fear in your creative work. You can see more about my wedding work at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow me on Instagram at Cleland Photographs or Luke Cleland

Today I chat with Alyssa Guerrero about how art took her through a really difficult time in her life, and how it guided her to the work she does today. You check out her website, and her instagram.

This week, we talk to Matt Moreau the Founder and Creative Director behind the brand Landmark Project, about pursuing your creative dreams and how getting outdoors impacts your creativity. The Landmark Project WebsiteThe Landmark Project InstagramDapper Ink WebsiteKeep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

The final part in "Your Creative Autobiography" series. We talk about why your story matters, and how it impacts your creativity.

This week we get into the second half of writing your creative autobiography. And it's all about learning a new story, and memorizing those lines. Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

This week we are chatting with Antonia Akai-Casuccio. She is the creative mind behind The Loved One. She is a maker and curator of exquisite accessories, and has an inspiring path that lead her to start her own creative business back in 2012. You can find Antonia's work here:https://www.thelovedone.ca/https://www.instagram.com/theloved_one/Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

This week we talk about your story, the one you hear every day, the one you write, and the one you can change. Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

This week is all about structure, and how creating a project with structure can help you figure out why you do what you do, and get better at your craft. This week we talk about how experiences in our lives influence how we think, and how we create.Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

This week we talk about how experiences in our lives influence how we think, and how we create. Allie wrote an article about her experience, and you can see some photos from it here: https://www.alliecleland.com/post/immersed-in-and-nourished-by-van-gogh-feeding-the-human-spiritStarfish Project mentioned in the episode: https://starfishproject.com/Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtcleland www.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comOBSESSIVE CREATIVE LIST:One of my favourite of all time book on creativityFavourite blog to help fight my lizard brain

Priorities! If you're obsessed, you gotta stay obsessed. This week we talk all about keeping the main thing the main thing. Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativeInstagram: @lukewtclelandwww.lukecleland.cawww.clelandphotographs.comGEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST:Music [get a free month with Musicbed]Camera BodyLensTripodAudio

This week we chat with Julia Riffel about how her desire to create things with her hands, and a job she hated, drove her to start her business Spectrum.You can find Julia's work: https://www.spectrum-style.com/https://www.instagram.com/spectrumhandcrafted/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST:Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFPKeep up to date on all things obsessive & creativehttps://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/https://www.lukecleland.com/https://www.clelandphotographs.com/

We know it's rude. Staring. But is it always? And how does that fit in with creativity. This week we talk about depending on where you focus makes all the difference in your creative direction. Keep up to date on all things obsessive & creativehttps://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/https://www.lukecleland.com/https://www.clelandphotographs.com/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST:Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFP

This week we talk about scheduling inspiration, and how changing our minds about how inspiration works could change how we approach our creativity.Stay up to date on OCP by following me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/Website:https://www.lukecleland.ca/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST:Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFP

This week we talk about scheduling inspiration, and how changing our minds about how inspiration works could change how we approach our creativity. "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield https://amzn.to/37amnLqOr the audiobook version on audible: https://amzn.to/2Yh4eHLStay up to date on OCP by following me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST: Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFP

This week we delve into the relentless pursuit of fine art with, Esther Moorehead. Esther tells us about how important community has been in launching into a career as a fine artist. You can learn more about her, and purchase her incredible artwork in the links below.Esther's Website: http://esthermoorehead.com/Instagramhttp://instagram.com/esthermooreheadartFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/esthermooreheadartStay up to date on OCP by following me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST: Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFP

This week it's all about playing and how incorporating play into your creative journey may just be the thing you've been missing.Stay up to date on OCP by following me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukewtcleland/GEAR I USE FOR THIS PODCAST: Music [get a free month with Musicbed]: https://www.musicbed.com/invite/5N2QFCamera Body: https://amzn.to/2L6c9BBLens: https://amzn.to/3fvVdm3Tripod: https://amzn.to/2SJjyLpAudio: https://amzn.to/3fqhvFP

I chat with Karen Schipper this week about finding your identity and voice as a creative in a world of opportunities. You can find her work over at https://www.karenschipper.com/

This week we are talking all about stereotypes, but probably not what you're thinking about. We're going back to the days of handset type, and the origin of stereotypes!

This week we chat with the talented Amanda Louise about her journey and process in interior design. You can find her website, and online art store below:https://amandalouiseinteriors.com/https://campbellcollective.co/

This week we're talking all about being in the worst time of life, and well, wanting to create. Stay obsessed!

This week we delve into the relentless pursuit of fine art with artist, gallery owner, and textile designer Teresa Roche. Teresa tells us her story of beginning painting after 26 years in the corporate world. You can learn more about her, and purchase her incredible artwork in the links below. Teresa's Artworkhttp://teresarocheart.comwww.instagram.com/teresarocheartandtextilesArt & Light Gallery:https://artandlightgallery.comwww.instagram.com/artandlightgallery

This week we have our first interview! Benjamin Schipper is a cartoonist and incredible creative. We talk about the impact what you watch, read and play with throughout your entire life, and how that impacts your creativity. You can see Ben's website at http://www.benjaminschipper.comand follow him on instagram at www.instagram.com/benjaminschipper We also mention Joey Ellis in the episode you can find his work here: http://www.joeyellis.com

This week we go into the imposter syndrome and when it's helpful and even motivating, and when you need to ignore it and continue on your obsessive journey!

We live in a world that goes at lightning speed, but is this the best pace for an obsessive creative?

This week we jump into one of the most important aspect of being an obsessive create, and that is realize we don't have it all figured out!

IT'S THE FIRST ONE! This has been a long time coming, and I'm really excited to share the vision of what Obsessive Creative will be.