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Obsessive Creative helps keep you inspired to create your best work. Each week, host Luke Cleland wrangles monologs and interviews together to bring you the best in inspiration to fuel your creative obsession.

Luke Cleland


    • Sep 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 32 EPISODES


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    32 - The Physical Notebook and Boosting Your Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 13:20


    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.

    31 - The Art of Doing As Little As Possible

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 22:28


    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.

    30 - From NICU Nurse to Creative Director - Who Are you becoming? | Allie Cleland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 21:58


    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. 

    Allowing Yourself to Fail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 18:49


    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. 

    What Would Happen If You Didn't Lie?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 17:06


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

    27 - What If You Were Generous with Jai Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 40:52


    Jai Long's Instagram, Podcast, and Wedding Photography SummitYou can see more about my wedding work at www.clelandphotographs.com, or follow me on Instagram at Cleland Photographs or Luke Cleland

    26 - Working Scared - Trying To Make Work When You Are Just Freaked Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 15:43


    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

    25 - Depression, Learning to Play, and the Power of Art with Alyssa Guerrero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 36:50


    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.

    24 - Yosemite, Illustration, and Getting Outside with Matt Moreau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 36:07


    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

    23 - Your Creative Autobiography - Why Your Story Matters - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 19:37


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

    22 - Your Creative Autobiography - Learning A New Story - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 22:24


    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

    21 - Collaboration, Anthropologie, and Rock Collecting with Antonia Akai-Casuccio

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 26:46


    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

    20 - Your Creative Autobiography Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 18:03


    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

    19 - How Structure Can Foster Creativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 18:49


    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

    18 - How Experiences Feed Our Obsession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 19:19


    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

    17 - Do What You’re Good At - What You're Made to Do

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 18:49


    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

    16 - Finding Your Creative Conviction with Artist & Jewelry Designer Julia Riffel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 29:25


    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/

    15 - When to stop staring at other people's work, and how creative comparison effects your creativity.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 16:51


    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

    14 - Time to Schedule the Inspiration | Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 18:01


    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

    13 - Time to Schedule the Inspiration | Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 15:15


    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

    12 - Van Gogh, Community, and Banana Bread with Fine Artist Esther Moorehead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 34:50


    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

    11 - Time to Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 19:09


    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

    10 - Identity and Finding Your Creative Voice, with Designer and Illustrator Karen Schipper.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 33:04


    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/

    9 - Stop with the Stereotypes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 17:54


    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!

    8 - HGTV, Trading Spaces, and Interior Design with Amanda Louise.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 34:39 Transcription Available


    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/

    7 - The worst time just might be the best time.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 14:44 Transcription Available


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

    6 - Inspired by Italian Laundry, with Teresa Roche.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 39:09 Transcription Available


    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

    5 - Anne of Green Gables, Star Wars, and inspirational chat with cartoonist Benjamin Schipper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 67:44 Transcription Available


    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

    4 - Remember your work is magical.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 21:47 Transcription Available


    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!

    3 - Hurry Up and Slow Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 19:41 Transcription Available


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

    2 - The most painful process. Feedback.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 17:43 Transcription Available


    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!

    1 - Welcome to Obsessive Creative

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 15:43 Transcription Available


    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.

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