News and updates about the artwork of Greg CRAOLA Simkins, including gallery exhibits, events and new releases.
I’m relieved and happy to announce that my Facebook Page is up and running again! It was hacked but it’s great to delete all those videos I didn’t post and to continue posting content you can enjoy and hopefully be inspired by. Thank you for your patience and continued support!
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His last memory haunts him, mainly because it’s his only memory before he became a ghost. It is a memory of a shrill scream from a queen dressed all in red, and the last words he heard were “OFF WITH HIS HEAD!” Now he wanders through worlds like this, that, and the other…trying to remember his name. He has stumbled upon new friends when appearing in “The Outside”, mainly Ralf and Breeze who nicknamed him FANTM, but it was his new pal Solitaire who sent him to the moon bunnies with a special gifts. Let’s hope they can help him remember who he was… -Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
I’m excited to share my newest video of my painting, “FANTM” which was inspired by a doodle in my tattered sketchbook…
His last memory haunts him, mainly because it’s his only memory before he became a ghost. It is a memory of a shrill scream from a queen dressed all in red, and the last words he heard were “OFF WITH HIS HEAD!” Now he wanders through worlds like this, that, and the other…trying to remember his name. He has stumbled upon new friends when appearing in “The Outside”, mainly Ralf and Breeze who nicknamed him FANTM, but it was his new pal Solitaire who sent him to the moon bunnies with a special gifts. Let’s hope they can help him remember who he was… -Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
These two acrylic paintings were made to complete a triptych for the owner of "Foggy Knight". The idea was to bring two of his best friends who have passed on, into "The Outside”. “Max, the Great Dane” and “Bear, the Mastiff” now have a permanent place in "The Outside". All my paintings are made with Trekell brushes.
A breed popular during the early 1900's "Prohibition" era, “Dogtopuses” would guard both ships and trucks of moonshiners as they carried their wares across state lines in the dark of night. Their ability to move on both sea and land made them highly sought after. Their agility with a "Tommy Gun" made them creatures of legend. - Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
"Newton’s Law"
12" x 12" paper size
Giclee on Fine Art Paper
Edition of 100 + 10 APs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $65 Reg. Ed. / $90 AP
FRAMED: $110 Reg. Ed. / $135 AP
FREE STICKER with each order!
They live in the wetlands, the dry lands and sky lands of “The Outside”. Maybe you will be lucky enough one day to catch one out of the corner of your eye!
9 x 6 in.
Graphite & gouache on paper, framed
$650
SOLD
8.5 x 9 in.
Graphite, framed
$775
SOLD
9 x 7 in.
Graphite on paper, framed
$750
SOLD
7.5 x 6.5 in.
Graphite on paper, framed
$550
SOLD
My Facebook page has been hacked and we appreciate your patience while we work with Facebook to retrieve it back. We will keep everyone updated but in the mean time, please follow me on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest as I will continue to post new content there.
My interview with James Bullough on Vantage Point Radio podcast is live now! We talk about balancing family and work, painting techniques, and music that will change your lives! Check it out!
Below the clouds, below the gaze of the western cliffs, and the abandoned place where the mist is thick and the echoes stir, out of the wetness a change occurs. He leaves the sea in his brand new form, once a mer, now dinosaur! - Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
"Foggy Knight" - Editions on Paper
24" x 24" image size, 27" x 27" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 100 + 10 APs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $200 Reg. Ed. / $225 AP
FRAMED: $340 Reg. Ed. / $365 AP
"Foggy Knight" - Hand Embellished Editions on Aluminum
30" x 30"
Framed Giclee on Aluminum, Hand Embellished
Edition of 5 Trial Proofs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
$1,200
"Star light, star bright, first stars I see toKnight..."
The Starry Knights are the gifted watchers and keepers of “The Outside”. They are a group compiled of all the creatures which have found themselves lost through portals into this whimsical place. Becoming part of the "Starry Knights" is an honor bestowed on all those who enter and are willing to learn the ways of The Outside. Magi and Maret are the brothers who have given their lives to welcome and instruct those who have found themselves stuck Outside.
It is an honor to work with Sideshow Collectibles / Unruly Industries on this exciting project. This limited edition of 500 sets is now available for purchase online! Purchase now to receive in time for Christmas!
We are excited to announce that my new STABBY designer figure by Unruly Industries™ / Sideshow Collectibles is now available for pre-order!
NEW STABBY Glow-in-the-Dark SIGNED Bundles are now available at GregSimkinsArt.com.
FOR A LIMITED TIME! Purchase any Stabby Bundle this week and receive a *FREE Stabby Drawstring Backpack.
*While supplies last, offer available through midnight, Saturday, December 7th, 2019.
Both items must be added to shopping cart .
This special STABBY bundle includes:
(1) SIGNED "Stabby: Glow in the Dark Edition" 6 inch vinyl figure produced by 3D Retro
(1) Stabby iron-on patch (3-1/4" tall x 2-3/4" wide)
(1) Stabby bag tag / keychain with silkscreen back for identification, attached with a black plastic loop, 3" size
(1) SIGNED Stabby mini print
***ONLY A LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE***
$95
I am proud to present my newest collection, "RABBIT SEASON". For a long time now, rabbits have been ushers between worlds for day dreamers and wandering souls alike. You mostly see them out of the corner of your eye...until you don’t. Once caught, they will confront you with an opportunity…
We are excited to announce the official release and signing of the Starry Knights: Magi & Maret Designer Figure Set by Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins, produced by Unruly Industries™ / Sideshow Collectibles ! They will be a limited edition of 500 available for purchase at DesignerCon ($150 for the set) and get a FREE sticker!
"The Green Keepers" - Editions on Paper
24" x 24" image size, 27" x 27" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 100 + 10 APs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $200 Reg. Ed. / $225 AP
FRAMED: $340 Reg. Ed. / $365 AP
"The Green Keepers" - Editions on Canvas
27" x 27"
Giclee on Canvas (stretched & ready to hang)
Edition of 15 (+5 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
$725 Reg. Ed. / $775 AP
"The Green Keepers" - Hand Embellished Editions on Aluminum
30" x 30"
Framed Giclee on Aluminum, Hand Embellished
Edition of 5 Trial Proofs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
$1,200
I’m proud to present my newest painting video of “Foggy Knight”. This video is a time-lapse demonstration of what can be achieved with acrylic on canvas. My paintings tend to tie together as snapshots from various parts of an overarching story. I view them as chapter headings or "coming soon" movie posters that highlight some of what you might experience when diving into this world. Here is just a little glimpse of "The Outside":
Below the clouds, and below the gaze of the western cliffs and the abandoned place. Where the fog is thick and the echoes stir, then out of the wetness, a change occurs. He leaves the sea in his brand new form. Once a "Mer", now dinosaur! This Foggy Knight counts on the sound, of thunder and waves, crashing around. They hide his entrance. he carries out his task. To bring news to The Gardner of the Fool-King in the mask. His friends are all close; they shepherd him forth. Because strength in numbers will deliver him north. Where a group of knights of the order of stars, gather together on a beach not too far. And what is the topic, the conversation at hand? Where are all the children? Why have they left this land? And who is this charmer who feels like a viper? Is he a minstrel? Is he a piper? This group that gathers will do all they can, To get back the children and defeat this dark-Pan. It will take an army to fight his army of frights, So assembled in numbers, are the brave Starry Knights!
- Greg “CRAOLA” Simkins
Did you know that my custom hand-painted limited edition box sets are set up to be framed hang-able wall art as well? They also have a secret lying just behind the panel. There are just a few left so I felt like a quick video on these pieces created fro my latest self-titled book was appropriate. Click here for more info!
