Episode Notes:

Conceptual photographer Jay Coy and I talk about how he started his career as a conceptual artist and maternity photographer. We explore his evolution and creative processes in both coming up with the concepts and executing the final photographs.

Along the way, we explore what it means to call yourself an artist, the challenges of the "Imposter Syndrome" and the newest series he is working on, After Earth. And, of course, we also attempt, once again, to define what "Art" is.

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Maine artist, poet and abstract sculptor, Patrick Pierce, talks with me about his origin as an artist and how he works with found materials and natural processes to create massive and intricate sculptures.

The philosophies of artists-- to create, to explore a subject from a different perspective -- can show us new ways to look at concepts, both beautiful and profane, that span both time and space.

From perspectives and perceptions, his definition of what we call art is an artifact of the artistic process. His goal of creating value without taking value from others is a refreshing mantra for today's society. He plays by his own rules, with the central tenant being, "Be as true as possible to what wants to happen... It's a response to being alive."

His honesty and frank, unique view of the world is a wonderful introduction to his work and a great jumping off point for our discussion today.

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Subscribe to his newsletter, explore his Sweet Blast, Tools and Found on the Beach art series and listen to all of Matt's shows at http://www.theartofmattmckee.com

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Guest can be found at

Website URL: www.patrickpierce.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pierce-2b996335/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/pgpierceart

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.pierce.315

Where to see Patrick's work:

Acton, MA https://powersgallery.com/

Newburyport, RI https://www.jessicahagen.com/

Deere Island, ME https://theturtlegallery.com

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Episode Notes:

Suzanne Schultz, founder and CEO of Canvas Fine Arts, flips the script on me in this episode, driving the conversation as we explore my creative process and the origins of the Sweet Blast series.

"One of the most flattering things I ever had was my youngest came home from school. This was when he was in high school. And he turned to me and said, Dad, I heard myself channeling you talking to one of my friends about a problem that they raised. And I thought, I've done it. What I've created may not be remembered. But, his child's child's child may be still talking these philosophies to the people he's interacting with. That's enough for me."

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EXPLORE THE SHOW:

Visit http://www.cherrybombthepodcast.com for all the episodes of the show.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CHERRY BOMB! THE PODCAST HOST MATT MCKEE

Subscribe to his newsletter, explore his Sweet Blast, Tools and Found on the Beach art series and listen to all of Matt's shows at http://www.theartofmattmckee.com

INSIDE THIS EPISODE:

Suzanne Schultz can be found at www.canvasfinearts.com

Find them on twitter here: https://twitter.com/canvasfinearts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.schultz.589

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canvasfinearts/

Follow Host Matt McKee on twitter and instagram https://twitter.com/mckeephoto and https://www.instagram.com/mckee_photo/

This episode was produced by Matt McKee, with help from Suzanne Schultz and http://www.CanvasFineArts.com, the specialists in coaching for creatives

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