News and updates about the artwork of Greg CRAOLA Simkins, including gallery exhibits, events and new releases.
Here is a sneak peek at my painting for the "Crime on Canvas" exhibition at the Life is Beautiful Festival coming up in Las Vegas. It's in the process of being framed and I can't wait to share the final image with you!
Jumping Puddles
24" x 18"
Acrylic on Canvas, framed
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I'm honored be featured in the September Issue 022 of Beautiful Bizarre Magazine!
Between now and September 14th, it will be available exclusively through their Stockists worldwide which you can find here.
After September 14th, it will be available to purchase via their online store for $14.99 while quantities last.
OR you can get the digital magazine here.
TEA BRINGER
Paper Edition
20" x 16" image size / 23" x 19" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 25 (+5 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Regular Edition: $165 / $275 framed
Aritst Proof: $190 / $300 framed
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Canvas Edition
14" x 11"
Giclee on Canvas (ready to hang)
Edition of 25 (+5 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Includes Certificate of Authenticity
Regular Edition: $185
Artist Proof: $210
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I have a painting in the works for the upcoming "Crime on Canvas" exhibition at the Life is Beautiful Music & Art Festival coming up September 21st - 23rd. More info to come soon!
I painted this skateboard deck which will be raffled off at IBM's VMworld2018 this weekend at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. It will be part of a skateboard art show curated by Curse Mackey. I made a video of the painting process which you can see on my Youtube channel or click below.
"Ride the Wild"
Acrylic on Skateboard Deck
Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins, 2018
Hey! Why are you looking so sad and tired? Is it because you are lugging all those books and stuff around in your arms and hands? Well give your beautiful arms a break! Stabby's got you covered with this brand new cutting edge pack for your back so you can give your arms a break and your treasures a new home!
I'm Scared: The Movie! will be playing during the Lightbulb Moments animation exhibition at the Virginia, MOCA until Sunday, August 19th. Read more...
"In our society, everything moves forward with innovation: culture, communication, technology, and travel. But we cannot innovate without creativity and imagination. Making new connections and ideas moves us forward both in our communities and as a species. In the past few years, there have been growing concerns regarding the American Educational system and its ability to foster creativity in children."
Tomorrow is the release of the Kidrobot x City Cryptid Dunny Art Mini Series. The series features 10 fabulous artists including Greg “Craola” Simkins, an artist we’ve kept an eye on for quite some time since the Kidrobot Dunny Series 3 with his “Ima Monsta”. We are thrilled he is now a part of such an imaginative series! Getting his start in the late 90’s Pop Surrealism and graffiti, we are amazed by all his pieces that manage to perfectly capture some of our wildest dreamscapes and apply them to today. Getting to know Greg a little better, we decided to ask him a few questions about himself and his pieces in the series..check out what he had to say!
Celebrating this series and these artists, we are having the Kidrobot x 3D Retro City Cryptid Dunny Mini Series RELEASE PARTY at 3D Retro where you will be able to chat up the artists and get some cool stuff.
Introducing J'Ba Fofi by Greg @craola Simkins, part the new Kidrobot City Cryptid Dunny 3" Mini Art Figure Series dropping on www.kidrobot.com this Friday, July 27th at 10:00am MST. This series curated by artist @mrscotttolleson is one series you won't want to miss.
In celebration of the upcoming City Cryptid Dunny Mini Series releasing Friday, July 27th on kidrobot.com, Kid Robot will be throwing a party with 3D Retro on Saturday, July 28th. Join us!
Photo by Birdman.
STABBY: SPACE TACO!
Now you all know that our good friend Stabby is the little switchblade with a heart of gold and the only thing he loves more than Mondays and Coffee is TACOS! Raised on the Golden Rule, his goal is to share sweet, delicious tacos with everyone in the universe. Let's wish Stabby safe travels as he explores space and introduces tacos to many an alien race!
STABBY: LOOKING SHARP
Always ahead of the curve, our good friend Stabby is ever ready to keep up his appearances! Luckily his friendly neighborhood barber, Mr. Combs is always right there on the spot to keep Stabby looking sharp!
$25
100% Cotton
Available in S-XL - limited qty available
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Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins will be signing his self titled book as well as regular editions of his first book, "The Outside" available this Sunday, from 2-4pm at Beyond the Streets!
Beyond the Streets is extending their LA exhibition until Sunday, August 26th! Come see the evolution of Graffiti, Street Art and Beyond: Friday Saturday and Sunday, now through August! They’ll be holding special events every Thursday with @adidasskateboarding and @adidasoriginals- details coming soon #beyondthestreets . Over 50,000 visitors so far and growing! Don’t miss out on this amazing event! Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info.
I'm extremely honored to be part of this amazing show in Los Angeles which is on view until July 6th. BEYOND THE STREETS is the premier exhibition of graffiti, street art and beyond, celebrating the soaring heights to which the world’s most recognizable modern art movement has risen. BEYOND THE STREETS is a groundbreaking multimedia showcase of paintings, sculpture, photography, installations and more throughout 40,000+ sq ft of industrial indoor and outdoor space. Visit beyondthestreets.com for more info.
