connect scientific concepts with artistic practice to understand the nature of surprise illuminate the creative journey of discovery through artists' stories build artistic confidence through reflections and creativity exercises Over 20 practicing artists share stories of transformations in their own lives and art, and how they benefitted personally from principles described in and enjoy conversations on art, science and the generation of novelty in the universe. Nancy is an abstract artist, Stanford trained psychiatrist and author of best-selling books She helps artists transform their art from the inside out, operating from the conviction that artistic creation has as much to do with psychology as with the medium of expression. She's been featured in magazine and Bruce is a Stanford educated theoretical physicist, mathematician, composer and concert organist. Bruce's life has been centered around transportation, both physical and psychological. Bruce has swum solo across Lake Tahoe and is an open water swimmer in Monterey Bay. Nancy and Bruce make their home in Santa Cruz, California.