Julia FletcherJun 194 minCreativity is a long gameYour past work is always something to build upon - “You have just produced your masterpiece.” — My inner voice whispers this sentiment...
Julia FletcherApr 226 minHow my rescue dog reminded me of the value of an elevator pitchBuilding trust when your dog breaks free It can be tough to move forward after losing a great dog. We were so lucky to have found our...
Julia FletcherApr 146 min5 memorable moments from an inspirational day in LAHow taking a field trip can squash the blues Illustration: A Day in LA photo collage by JEFS “You deserve a break” that is what I told...
Julia FletcherMar 254 minGenerative AI tools provide a fast method to visualize stylized perspectivesAs a graphic artist, it is important for me to stay on top of the many tools that are available to create and deliver thoughtful design....
Julia FletcherMar 231 minYou can’t be replacedYour expression is uniquely your own I see a lot of articles about artificial intelligence (AI)- generated art positioned to replace the...
Julia FletcherFeb 183 minTwo ways to slow timeDid you know that when you look up at the stars at night you are looking at the past? Because light travels at a constant speed (~186,282...
Julia FletcherJan 192 min3 Things To Try When All You Want To Do Is Give Up on Your ResolutionsI didn't make any formal New Year's resolutions this year except to promise I wouldn't beat myself up on tough days when my to-do list is...
Julia FletcherDec 20, 20212 minThe upside of upside-downI believe everyone is creative and can draw. Yes, there are various levels of technical excellence when it comes to rendering, but...
Julia FletcherNov 18, 20213 minTry giving and get happierThe more you give, the more you get. This conflicting concept is an oft-repeated theme across centuries and cultures for good reason. As...
Julia FletcherOct 19, 20214 minHow waffles take travelers homeMaking a connection Waffles do not seem like a top friendship-starter, but Waffle House is a reason we stay in touch with Coach, my...
Julia FletcherJun 21, 20211 minImpactful design starts with the audienceGreat stories transport, inspire and make life less black and white. From a visual design perspective, storytelling is all about creating...
Julia FletcherApr 5, 20211 minWhen feeling less, create more!Working on my own, I use a lot of methods to provide structure to my day, but some days I just don’t have it in me. On a recent “blue”...
Julia FletcherJun 24, 20204 minBe your best advocateSeven strategies to fight self-doubt and improve your productivity I have a running joke that I use on my husband, which always makes him...
Julia FletcherJun 11, 20201 minExpand understanding through readingThe year 2020 is only half over, but this year already has been remarkable. We all have had more time for introspection due to the impact...
Julia FletcherJun 3, 20201 minChanneling Our HumanityIf we seek to understand the pain of others with true empathy, we grow as people ready to reform. Without actively trying to understand...
Julia FletcherMay 28, 202011 minSetting Fear AsideSome pacts are meant to be broken The Pact I made a pact with my husband that our goal was to stay out of the hospital when the social...
Julia FletcherNov 21, 20193 minLost in TransformationFailure is a necessary part of the creative process that produces the insight required for breakthroughs.