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Greg Craola Simkins

@craolasimkins

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PRE-ORDER: "IN THE MEANTIME" LIMITED EDITIONS

"Pinocchio has found himself on another adventure!" - Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins

“IN THE MEANTIME" - PAPER EDITION 24" x 24" image size, 27" x 27" paper size Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag Edition of 280 (+28 Artist Proofs) Hand Signed & Numbered Signed Certificate of Authenticity

UNFRAMED: $200 Reg. Ed. / $225 AP FRAMED: $340 Reg. Ed. / $365 AP

"IN THE MEANTIME" - ALUMINUM EDITION 30" x 30" Framed Giclee on Aluminum, Hand Embellished Edition of 5 Trial Proofs Signed & Numbered Signed Certificate of Authenticity $1,250

*Interest free payment plan available with Art MoneyContact us for details.

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NOVEMBIRDS: New paintings on paper now available

November was FOR THE BIRDS. I’m around to present my new feathered friends, the NOVEMBIRDS.

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Greg "Craoala" Simkins speaks with ArtByTai on The DOD45 Show

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Podcast Interview: Exploring the Artistic Vision of Craola Simkins

Chats and Tatts host Aaron Della Vedova delves into the world of contemporary artist, Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins. Known for his vibrant and imaginative pop-surrealist paintings, CRAOLA takes us on a journey through his creative process, influences, and inspirations. From his early beginnings to his current success, Craola shares insights into his unique style and approach to art, as well as his thoughts on the art world, how AI is influencing art and the creative process and how he balances his craft and family. Get ready for a colorful and inspiring conversation with one of the most exciting artists of our time.

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The Cheshire Cat takes flight

I was commissioned to paint my interpretation of Alice in Wonderland’s Cheshire Cat for a Carbon Cub FX-3 airplane, which is featured on General Aviation News. It was exciting to see this project come to life!

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"Let the Outside In" Jigsaw Puzzle - Now shipping internationally!

We are happy to now offer international shipping for the “LET THE OUTSIDE IN” 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

$22.95

DETAILS

• Gather with family and friends for puzzle-piecing together! • Luxury puzzle crafted with attention to every detail • High-quality 250-GSM matte artpaper for superior color, crisp details, and no glare • Ribbon-cut thick board for snug fit and minimal dust • Produced using thick recycled paper board Box size: 13 x 10 x 1.875 in. Puzzle size: 29 x 20 in. ISBN 9781087507293

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NEW: "Let the Outside In" 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

We are excited to announce the release of “LET THE OUTSIDE IN” as a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle produced by Pomegranate!

$22.95

DETAILS

• Gather with family and friends for puzzle-piecing together! • Luxury puzzle crafted with attention to every detail • High-quality 250-GSM matte artpaper for superior color, crisp details, and no glare • Ribbon-cut thick board for snug fit and minimal dust • Produced using thick recycled paper board Box size: 13 x 10 x 1.875 in. Puzzle size: 29 x 20 in. ISBN 9781087507293

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Introducing...CAPITALS: Celebrating 30 Years in the Graffiti World

I owe much of what I do and where I am as an artist to the year 1992, when I became a graffiti artist and began painting letters on walls. Coming up with interesting ways to write these six letters became an art school of sorts and the friends and people I painted with were like my teachers and fellow students. The alleyways, freeways and underpasses were all my classrooms. 2022, marks my 30th year of being a graffiti artist and to honor the path it sent me down, I wanted to paint these six letters once again.

-Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins

PRINTS COMING SOON! TO RECEIVE THE FIRST OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

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DesignerCon Release + Signing on Saturday, Nov. 19th

Stop by the Trekell Booth# 2813 at DesignerCon on Saturday, November 19th at 2:30pm. Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins will be doing a signing and release of “Skraps”, his limited edition KRANKY SERIES ONE 3 inch mini figure, and an 8” x 8” limited edition giclee print of “Skraps Wall”.

“Skraps” KRANKY SERIES ONE 3” Mini Figure + “Skrap’s Wall” Print Release

Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 2:30pm

DesignerCon: Trekell Booth #2813

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Interview Feature on VoyageLA

ESNOVEMBER 7, 2022

Check Out Greg Simkins’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Greg Simkins.

Hi Greg, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers? I am an artist creating paintings for various museums, galleries, private commissions and licensing projects around the world. The name “Craola” is my graffiti name which I took on in 1992 when I began my journey. I later transitioned what I was learning on walls and from crew members onto canvases with acrylic paint and slipped nicely into the “Pop-Surrealism” movement. I have worked in the streetwear, fashion industry as well as in video games for Treyarch/Activision on such titles as Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2x and a variety of the Spiderman video games.

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Greg Simkins Limited Edition Halloween Brush Set

$69.99 BUY NOW

Don't miss out on Simkins’ Limited Edition Brush Set by Trekell. Each set comes with 3 Golden Taklon brushes and 5 Crimson Taklon brushes on 6" handles. These brushes are on orange handles, and feature a black and orange striped tip, with a black ferrule.  The custom sticker and header card have been designed by Greg himself.  These synthetic brushes work with all media: acrylic, watercolor, oil, gouache, ink and enamel. 

Set includes:

  • 1 - 3/4" Golden Taklon Grainer
  • 1 - 1/4" Golden Taklon Dagger
  • 1 - #8 Golden Taklon Cat's Tongue
  • 1 - #10 Crimson Taklon Flat
  • 1 - #8 Crimson Taklon Filbert
  • 1 - #5 Crimson Taklon Round
  • 1 - #1 Crimson Taklon Round
  • 1 - #5/0 Crimson Taklon Liner
  • 1 - Sticker
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"I Ain't Afraid" will be a part of @hifructosemag 's exhibition "Tiny Ghosts" this upcoming November at @roqlarue Gallery in Seattle WA. #gregsimkins #craola #painting made with @trekell_art_supplies and @novacolorpaint #hifructose #popsurrealism (at The Outside) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChP6gr-pajb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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NOW AVAILABLE (CLICK PROFILE LINK) I have my very own curated paint bundle with @novacolorpaint . I’ve been using Nova Color acrylic paint for decades, so this collaboration is particularly exciting for me! Shop the all new Simkins bundle! #novacolor #novacolorpaint #gregsimkins #craola #acrylicpainting #art https://www.instagram.com/p/CdoX2b2PU6Y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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NEW! Greg Simkins X Nova Color Paint Bundle

NOW AVAILABLE! I have my very own curated paint bundle with Nova Color acrylic paints. I’ve been using Nova Color paint for decades, so this collaboration is particularly exciting for me!

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