SDCC ’14 Interview: Greg ‘Craola’ Simkins
Dan Levy sits down with artist Greg “Craola” Simkins at Comic-Con 2014 about I’m Scared: The Movie!, a new stop-motion film they’re working on.
CRAOLA Playlist on Be Street (2 of 2)
“If my early 20′s self were asked to put together a top 10 playlist, out of my insecurities, I would probably just stick to one genre’ with the misguided belief that by hiding my real taste in music, my peers wouldn’t make fun of me. If I look back, I was deeply into hip-hop through the 80s- to the beginning of the 90′s then made a hard turn to Punk and Rock in about 91-92 and just sat there for a while. The older I have gotten and the more I sit in front of a canvas and sample music in the background, I am completely all over the place with no more boundaries or genre´ loyalties, so here is a mis-shapen list of some songs that I enjoy driving to or painting and drawing to.”
- Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
Read more on Be Street...
CRAOLA Playlist on Be Street (1 of 2)
“I haven’t been this excited to share something since “Show and Tell” In Kindergarden. So here goes and I think you will find that each song was selected for it’s ability to inspire as you pack your backpack with paint for a day at the wall. I have assembled these gems from the least greatest to shining star, however I think you will agree that each one deserves to be at the top of some list.” HAHAHAHA
-Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
Read more at Be Street...
New Mural - Los Angeles, USA
American artist Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins, recently teamed up with Branded Arts and Graphaids store in LA, and created this large impressive mural in Culver City. Taking a break from working on his upcoming animated movie I'm Scared: The Movie!, the piece was finished in couple of days. Continue reading and view more photos at streetartnews.net
"RALF: Shadow Edition" Now Available Online
I'M SCARED: The Movie! "Ralf: Shadow Edition" is now available for purchase online at 3D Retro.
From artist Greg Craola Simkins and his stop motion feature film, I'M SCARED: The Movie! comes the main character Ralf in the "Shadow" edition.
Standing 6 inches tall this Vinyl collectible figure features a black shadow design with glow in the dark eyes.
Limited to 150 pieces worldwide.
This item debuted at SDCC.
$70
BUY NOW
SDCC Special Release & Signing of "Shadow Ralf"
We are proud to announce the release of SHADOW RALF - a limited edition exclusive "shadow" color way of the "Ralf" character from Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins' upcoming stop motion animated film, "I'm Scared: The Movie!"
SHADOW RALF will be available at the 3D Retro booth #5049 during the San Diego Comic Con. Simkins will be signing at the booth on Thursday, July 24th from 1-2pm.
Some things are worth being scared of!
Greg Spray Painting LIVE on July 26th
July 26th 2014 2pm-10pm at an undisclosed location in Los Angeles.
(Location will be disclosed to ticket holders only)
Celebrating Street Art and Tattoo Culture
We have taken over a 2-story building and surrounding property to gather some of today's best artists together to paint the building completely inside & out. With artist's flying in from 8 different states across the US, this is bound to be an amazing, unique gathering of talent that you won't forget. With live music from 5 bands including the legendary underground hip hop of The Shapeshifter's, punk/skate rock legend Todd Congelliere with Toys That Kill and the funk/jazz style of the Vibrometers.
Artists:
Greg 'CRAOLA' Simkins, Poor Al, John Michael Gill, Trav MSK, Asylm, Blinky, Michael Kortez, Kyle William Harper, Germ Izm, CIRCUS, Awol One, Miguel Paredes, Sonny Wong, Shawn Griggs, Nik Soupe, WERDS, Randy Kono, John Cantu, & Tiki Jay.
General Admission Ticket includes:
-Entrance
-View LIVE Painting by Greg "Craola" Simkins
-Live performances by The Shapeshifter's, Toys That Kill, The Vibrometers, A Bear with a Car on Top, & Soulular.
-Limited Edition Artist Prints, Stickers
-Free Painting Raffle Entry
-FREE BEER & WINE!
$65.00
(only 200 tickets available)
For more info, click here.
"ZEROFRIENDS" ART BOOK NOW AVAILABLE
"ZeroFriends - A Collection of Art, Passion and Madness"
9" x 11", 188 pages, 14 Artists, Hardcover.
$29.95
Purchase
Signed By Alex Pardee, Dave Correia & Quake
Artists Featured:
Alex Pardee, Dave Correia, Robert Bowen, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Matt Ritchie, Tara McPherson, Brett Amory, Quake, Ricky Watts, Skinner, N8 Van Dyke, Jason Edmiston, Jon Wayshak and Mike Mitchell.
Books ordered now thru this Sunday (6/22) will also recieve a free 8"x10" unsigned cover print.
Published by Gingko Press & ZeroFriends
LIVE Painting Event + Raffle & MORE this Saturday, June 21st
Greg 'CRAOLA' Simkins
LIVE PAINTING EVENT
In support of I'm Scared: The Movie!, Greg will be painting LIVE alongside RISK & Nathan Ota, Sam Flores, Angry Woebots and as they celebrate the grand opening of 3D Retro.
Saturday, June 21st
7-11pm at
3DRetro
1851 Victory Blvd.
Glendale, California 91201
Silent auction of live painting
LIVE screen printing of 3DRetro t-shirts designed by Simkins
Food trucks
Special goodies for attendees
Raffle for a chance to WIN...
-Limited edition "Ralf" canvas giclee
-Stormy Knight skateboard
-Simkins wall decal
AND MORE!
For more info, visit 3DRetro's Facebook page.
*Proceeds will support I'm Scared: The Movie!
SAT. JUNE 14th, 2-6 PM: NEW "Wanderers" Remarque Giclee Release
PLEASE JOIN US FOR
"GOOD KNIGHT" CLOSING RECEPTION +
SPECIAL GICLEE RELEASE
"THE WANDERERS"
With Special Hand Drawn "Remarque" Edition of 50 pieces
**CRAOLA WILL BE AT THE GALLERY ON
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, 2-6pm
HAND DRAWING A 'REMARQUE' SKETCH ON EACH GICLEE PURCHASED!
(The artist will only be signing the Wanderers giclee at this event.)
Space is limited; To purchase in advance, contact INFO@MKGALLERY.COM or call:
MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY // 170 S. LA BREA
LOS ANGELES CA 90036 // 323.933.4408
THE WANDERERS
20 in x 16 in / Giclee on Elegance Fine Art Paper / Ed. of 50
Signed & Numbered with Hand Drawn "Remarque' Sketch in lower right border
$150 unframed / $225 framed
To purchase, call 323-933-4408 or email INFO@MKGALLERY.COM
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins in American Art Collector
Check out the June issue of American Art Collector for coverage of Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins "Good Knight" solo exhibit at Merry Karnowsky Gallery.
Arrested Motion Coverage: Greg “Craola” Simkins – “Good Knight”
Over the weekend, the Merry Karnowsky Gallery unveiled the latest solo show, titled Good Knight, by artist Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured). Just as his previous show a year ago (covered), this new body of work from the gifted painter brought in a massive crowd (including both fans and established artists like Laurie Lipton, Saber & Dabs Myla) eager to see his latest display of surreal and fantastical imagery. Read more...
Special thanks for Carlos from The1point8.com for the photo and coverage!
Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine
On May 15th, Juxtapoz and Jonathan Levine Gallery will open "Art Truancy: Celebrating 20 Years of Juxtapoz Magazine," a group exhibition at both of LeVine's spaces at 557C West 23rd Street & 529 West 20th Street in Chelsea, NY. The exhibition features a wide-range of cover artists (including Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins) and featured artists over the past 20 years.
SOLO EXHIBIT: "Good Knight" opens Saturday, May 17th
Greg has been in the studio painting a new body of work for his upcoming solo exhibit at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibit opens on Saturday, May 17th and will be on display through June 14th.
MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY
170 S. LA BREA AVENUE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90036
323/933.4408 :: rsvp@mkgallery.com
WWW.MKGALLERY.COM
Email preview@mkgallery.com to be added to the preview collector list.
Gallery 1988: 10 Year Anniversary
Greg will have a new painting available to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Gallery 1988 that will run from April 11 - 26th, 2014. Details of the exhibit will be announced here soon.
Reveal Thy Name
18 x 14 in.
Acrylic on Panel
2014
Save the Date! New Solo Exhibit Opens May 17th
Greg has been in the studio painting a new body of work for his upcoming solo exhibit at Merry Karnowsky Gallery in Los Angeles. The exhibit opens on Saturday, May 17th and will be on display through June 14th. More info to come soon!
Photo by Brent Broza
"The Alchemist" by Ransom & Mitchell
Ransom & Mitchell's portrait of Greg "Craola" Simkins as The Alchemist is available in different proof sizes up to 24" x 16". Click here for more info.
BORN FROM WATER Art Show & Fundraiser
Greg will have a framed print of The Artifact available this Friday, March 21st from 6-9pm as part of the BORN FROM WATER art show and fundraiser. Celebrating World Water Day and clean-drinking-water-awareness, HURLEY WILL MATCH ALL PROCEEDS from the show and donate to Waves for Water.
Hungarian Tattoo Magazine: February
For more info, visit Hungarian Tattoo Magazine or "like" them on Facebook.
