Studio Visit in Graffiti Art Magazine →
The current issue of Graffiti Art Magazine features a studio visit with Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins. Click here for more info.
Photos by @birdmanphotos
New video: CRAOLA X LYTE →
Video by Jordan Ahern
Streets: Greg “Craola” Simkins x Lyte (Redondo Beach)
Sleepboy from Arrested Motion shared photos taken by Birdman, of the wall I painted with LYTE on Monday....
After a successful showing that opened last month in Los Angeles (covered), Greg “Craola” Simkins (featured) went back to his roots recently and painted something on the streets of Redondo Beach. Collaborating with Lyte/THC, a fellow crew member from CBS, the duo beautified the wall with their letterforms while throwing out a shout out to 2SHAE in the process. View photos here...
CRAOLA X SELF X Jordan Ahern
I had the pleasure of painting the Container Yard with my buddy and crew members Self and Lyte a couple weeks ago. Big thanks to Jordan Ahern for capturing the day and making this video and to Landon Taylor for taking the pics! Happy New Year!
This is a Limited Edition X Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
"Strawctopus"
Cup & Saucer
Edition of 250
- Bone china cup & saucer made in Stoke-on-Trent, England.
- Each set is sequentially numbered on the backstamp.
- Included inside the presentation box is an ARTIST SIGNED & sequentially numbered art print.
£39.00
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"Strawctopus" Pillow
Edition of 250
- Constructed of super soft faux suede - printed one side - with a plain white back. Each has a feather filled inner.
- Each cushion is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Available in 3 different sizes.
£39.00
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"Defense" Pillow
Edition of 250
- Constructed of super soft faux suede - printed one side - with a plain white back. Each has a feather filled inner.
- Each cushion is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity.
- Available in 3 different sizes.
£39.00
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Interview in HEY! Magazine, Issue #20
This month, I have an interview in HEY! Magazine, Issue #20. Click here for more info or check them out on Facebook here.
This issue of magazine HEY! consists of specially invited international artists that make up the future of the visual arts, on the border of surrealism and pop culture: Argentine Gabriel Grun, American Greg Simkins, Italian Alessandro Gallo, New Zealander Maryrose Crook, Canadian Myriam Dion, Chinese Howie Tsui, and many others!
Another gift idea..."Stormy Knight" Skateboard
"STORMY KNIGHT" BY CRAOLA
LIMITED EDITION SKATEBOARDS
The “Stormy Knight” model is a mini cruiser shape with a murdered out matte black paint dip, ready to cruise from the streets to the strand.
Every board comes with a custom hand-printed, numbered hang-tag, produced on a 2,700 lb. vintage 1915 Chandler & Price Craftsman press; creating a certificate of authenticity for each skateboard.
$149.99
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New painting: "Tiny Dragon"
Join us for a night of music, art and libations in glorious celebration of Guru Tattoo's new location! Brand new art by the entire Guru Tattoo family, a silent auction and raffle, and much more… All the artists from Guru will be represented at the show! Lots of great new paintings. Plus drinks and music in conjunction with a silent auction and raffle with all proceeds going to Julia's Journey and the Children's Neuroblastoma Cancer Foundation. Raffle tickets are for sale at both Guru Tattoo locations and at the event. Prizes include $1000 in Guru Ink Money, prints and original art from the crew, and donations from all over!
Tiny Dragon
5" x 6"
Acrylic on Birch Log
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
2014
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Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Simkins Brush & Lettering Sets
Custom brush set by Trekell artist, Greg "Craola" Simkins. Set includes 10 golden taklon brushes on white handles with gold stripes and print. Each set come with a sticker designed by the artist.
$56.99
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Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins, has assembled the tools he uses for lettering and combined them to create his new set. Learn how to letter like Simkins with his custom lettering chart, 4 Trekell brushes and a bottle of Shark Soul, all packaged in a reusable tube with a Simkins/Trekell sticker.
$31.99
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"Knight Watch"
"Knight Watch"
10 x 15 in.
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 75 (+5 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
$65
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"Red Dragon"
"Red Dragon"
11 x 14 in.
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 100 (+10 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
$75
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Urban Vinyl Daily Interview
I have the honor of being Urban Vinyl Daily's featured artist of the month:
After a drought of not bringing the loyal readers interviews with artists within the community, we thought we’d come back with a bang and make our next interview a big one. We happy to announce that our latest interview is with the one and only Greg “Craola” Simkins who has imagination that only some of us can dream of. We are happy to have caught Craola when he had a little time to spare to allow us all a little inside the inner workings of his mind. So, without further ado, we bring you the interview with Greg “Craola” Simkins HERE.
Special releases coming SOON!
We will be having some very special releases coming soon - just in time for Christmas! In addition to some new and rare prints, we are doing a special release of Simkins' sold out "Drawn from the Well" book which will include an original SURPRISE drawing! Limited quantities will be available. Subscribe to our email list for details to be announced soon.
"Finding Home" Greeting Cards, Phone, Laptop Cases & MORE
Click here to add "Finding Home" to your device.
Watch the painting process of "Finding Home" below!
Masterworks: Defining a New Narrative (Hardbound Book) Available →
A beautifully designed, 240-page linen hardbound book published by the Long Beach Museum of Art and Gingko Press. Curator and Author Nathan Spoor has compiled an exceptional volume to accompany the MasterWorks: Defining a New Narritive exhibition, which features never before published interviews, artwork and photographs of the artists in their studios. Artists featured include Esao Andrews, Sean Cheetham, Natalia Fabia, Alex Gross, James Jean, Josh Keyes, Mario Martinez, Greg Simkins, Nicola Verlato, Eric White, Aron Wiesenfeld, Martin Wittfooth, and Curating Artist and Author Nathan Spoor and Co-curator Jeff McMillan.
As an added bonus, the book is signed by Nathan Spoor, the Museum’s Executive Director Ron Nelson and select artists from the exhibition. In addition, any book purchase will come with a free lenticular Masterworks postcard.
Non-Member Price ($45.00) Join Today!
LBMA Member Price ($40.50)
NOW AVAILABLE: "Pico the Whale" Print on Wood →
Pico the Whale
5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.78 cm)
Fine art wood print on 3/4" sustainable Birch, natural gloss finish
Signed and numbered edition of 50
A special limited release for Designer Con 2014
$60