“Ideas are still nothing but sparks in the brain until we flesh them out and get them into the real world.”

— David Duchemin

As a person with a creatively created life, I constantly find myself reading about creativity and photography, learning new skills, and seeking inspiration in the world around me.

There is an aspect of in-studio work that is needed.

And out-of-studio work is needed to keep myself growing.

Welcome to my messy blog about exploring creativity, inspiration, the world around me, and all that falls under the umbrella of being creative.

I write weekly on Substack for those looking for a regular dose of inspiration and thoughts on being a mindful creative.

Inside the Studio, The Business of Creativity Ula @avibrantmind Inside the Studio, The Business of Creativity Ula @avibrantmind

Sometimes, my stuff sucks: Thoughts on being a multi-hyphenate.

Hello — I am a recovering perfectionist and planner. Or maybe just a Virgo. It all started when I was practical and pursued a design degree.** It felt safe because who was going to hire an artist? I indulged in taking every available photography and printmaking course at the University. However, not seeing examples of people being successful as photographers or artists around me, it didn't seem possible. To age myself, Instagram was not a thing.

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Work Less: How to Be More Productive and Creative

Do you feel pressured to be productive for 8 or more hours a day? The reality is that most people are lucky to get 3 hours of productive time in their day. What if the secret to being inspired, productive, and creative is working less? In this blog, I share what I'm doing to work towards a 4-day work week as a freelancer and self-employed creative.

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