"When Greg Shot Jimmy" Caught Craig by Surprise

Title: "When Greg Shot Jimmy" Caught Craig by Surprise Written by: Craig Paul Nowak with response by Jimmy James The photo I chose was the best representation of Marilyn Monroe I could find. I consulted a few friends. We all agreed, it was a great image of Marilyn. Production began. I had spray paint. I cut some stencils. Seven layers later...

People underestimate the power of selfishness. The only way that I am able to do anything extraordinary is because I believe I can do it and because I know I want to, not because I think others believe I can or because I think they want me to. And while everything I do that's of any importance is 100% for my own enjoyment, I can't remember the last time I did something for myself. ...

The art world literally has no rules. I feel it a shame that I should desire rules when it is the freedom which drives contemporary creativity, but it's individuals such as Jeff Koons who consistently befuddle me with his iron-clad claim to present day greatness and his seemingly absolute absence of authentic artistic ability. He is a monument to the multi-million dollar marketability of...

Art is "the world without rules". It is the product of a mind for a mind, and the definition of "good" is a hazy blur that never actually comes into focus. Realizing how subjective art is, how it is "absolutely" subjective, is the single most quintessential milestone in any artists life because that is when the artist gains perspective. They make one of two choices. Many decide that...

In a facebook conversation, a friend expressed her interest in traveling, so I said "buy a ticket". The next comment was the worst possible cliche adage ever written, spoken, inscribed, thought, or smoke signaled. Their comment read as follows; "It's like the guy who kept praying, "PLEASE let me win the lottery....PLEASE!!!" God answered him, "You have to buy a ticket."... Normally, I keep...

What is it about you that draws me near?...

Call me crazy, but I believe in the importance and power of well placed selfishness. To do something for others because it feels good to you is the cornerstone of progre...