Show Notes:  Rick Rubin's book "The Creative Act: A Way of Being" | https://geni.us/CreativeAct  Fred Herzog | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Herzog  Fred Herzog's photo titled "Curtains" | https://bit.ly/44jIH0Y  Alec Soth | A Pound of Pictures | https://alecsoth.com/photography/projects/a-pound-of-pictures  Gary Winogrand | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garry_Winogrand  Joel Meyerowitz | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Meyerowitz  Harry Gruyaert | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Gruyaert  Charlie Trotter | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Trotter  Canon Canonet G-III 17 | https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film84.html  Ever wonder how the delicate balance between function and form influences art and our everyday lives? What role does intention play in the creative process, and can we find beauty in unintentional art?  We share personal experiences and discuss the philosophy of "buy it nice or buy it twice", pondering the challenges of passing on cherished possessions to future generations. Delving into the power of a single inanimate object, we examine how an antique bowling trophy can evoke a lifetime of memories and accomplishments. We also touch on the beauty of unintentional photography, the emotional impact of family photos, and the captivating work of photographers like Fred Herzog. Finally, our conversation turns to the complexities of identifying as an artist and the influence of cultural pressures and expectations on our creative pursuits. We explore the importance of maintaining a consistent creative practice and the challenges of staying relevant in an ever-evolving landscape. This episode is sure to spark your curiosity and appreciation for the artistic journey and the profound impact that art can have on our lives. - An AI wrote this entire synopsis. Good shit AI. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We read and appreciate all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt’s YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt’s 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex’s YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt’s Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex’s Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG