20% off Open Editions for a limited time
Get an early start on your holiday shopping with 20% off* open editions on paper using the following code NOV20 at check out at Shop.GregSimkinsArt.com!
*Offer expires at 11:59pm on November 30, 2022.
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:
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
Interview Feature on VoyageLA: CHECK OUT GREG SIMKINS’S STORY
Photo credit to Brent Broza
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.
NEW PAINTING for “Tiny Ghosts” Group Show - Curated by Hi-Fructose Magazine
November 4th- 26th 2022
Opening night reception: Friday, November 4th 6-9pm
Roq La Rue Gallery
2806 E. Madison
Seattle WA 98112
|www.roqlarue.com
Artists : Andrew Hem / Annie Owens / Andrew Brandou / Ben Ashton / Casey Weldon / Charlie Immer /Christina Bothwell / Clementine Bal / Greg “Craola” Simkins / Dorielle Caimi / Erica Sanada / Erik Mark Sandberg / Esao Andrews /Glenn Barr / Hannah Lee Joshi / Isabel Samaras / Jean Labourdette / Joe Vaux / Josh Ellingson / Justin Lovato /Kate MacDowell / Kris Kuksi / Kristen Liu Wong / KRK Ryden / Marion Peck / Mark Ryden /Martin Wittfooth / Martin Ontiveros/ Max Seckel / Molly Devlin / Naoto Hattori /Nathan Reidt / Paola Ciarska / Peter Ferguson / Ryan Heshka / Sam Wolfe Connelly/ Sarah Detweiler / Tara McPherson / Tomo77 / Tripper Dungan
I AIN’T AFRAID
30” x 24”
Acrylic on Canvas
Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins, 2022
New Apparel: "Trick or Treat" Collection
‘Tis the season to be SCARED! Here are some Autumn treats designed just for you.
NEW Drawings Available
Sage, 2022
12 x 11 ″
Graphite
Tommy Toodles, 2022
11 x 14 ″
Graphite
Moth Clock, 2022
11 x 12 ″
Ink
Fish Frame, 2022
11 x 12.5 ″
Ink
Bat Jack, 2022
11 x 14.5 ″
Ink
Halloween Stuff, 2022
8 x 11 ″
Ink
Solitaire, 2022
11 x 8.5 ″
Ink
SOLD
Kitron's Statue, 2022
14 x 11 ″
Graphite
"Piper's Pass" Limited Editions
PIPER’S PASS
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Giclee w/ Certificate of Authenticity
PAPER EDITION
27 inches x 44.75 inches (image size) // 29 inches x 46.75 inches (paper size)
Printed on Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag Paper
Edition of 500 + 50 Artist Proofs
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CANVAS EDITION
42 inches x 70 inches (canvas size) // 43.75 inches x 71.5 inches (framed size)
Printed on canvas // Edition of 10
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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
PRE-ORDER: "TURN KEY: ONE" + "TURN KEY: TWO" Limited Edition Prints
Birds have always lead the way into and out of "The Outside". They hold the keys, yet at the same time are the lock and are very selective of who gets to enter into this whimsical world. Soaring high above us they are able to select the very special few from a vantage point many of us couldn't possibly grasp. I have always found birds fascinating, which is why they are heavily featured in my work. “Turn Key: One” and “Turn Key: Two” complement each other in this diptych as “birds of a feather”.
- Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
TURN KEY: ONE"
20" x 16" image size, 23" x 19" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 250 (+25 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $150 Reg. Ed. / $175 AP
FRAMED: $250 Reg. Ed. / $275 AP
TURN KEY: TWO"
20" x 16" image size, 23" x 19" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 250 (+25 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $150 Reg. Ed. / $175 AP
FRAMED: $250 Reg. Ed. / $275 AP
NEW: "Piper's Pass" Limited Editions
I’m happy to announce the release of “PIPER’S PASS” limited edition prints as part of my “GO OUTSIDE” Solo Exhibition at KP Projects Gallery, which is on view through June 4th.
PIPER’S PASS
Signed and Numbered Limited Edition Giclee w/ Certificate of Authenticity
PAPER EDITION
:27 inches x 44.75 inches (image size) // 29 inches x 46.75 inches (paper size)
Printed on Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag Paper
$325 Edition of 500 unframed // $375 AP Edition of 50 // $600 framed
PURCHASE
CANVAS EDITION
42 inches x 70 inches (canvas size) // 43.75 inches x 71.5 inches (framed size)
Printed on canvas // Edition of 10
$3,475 Stretched // $3,865 Framed
PURCHASE
Questions? info@kpprojects.net // 323-933-4408
(PRINT DETAIL IMAGES BELOW)
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!
"Shop Talk" with Greg Simkins & Tony Curanaj on May 25th
On Wednesday, May 25th at 3pm PST, Trekell Professional Art Supplies is hosting a FREE Live Discussion and Q & A with Trekell Pro Team Artists Greg "Craola" Simkins and Tony Curanaj, moderated by Trekell Pro Team Artist, Natalia Fabia.
Listen as these two artists, with vastly different styles, discuss their journey into the fine art world. Not to mention, their techniques and favorite Trekell products! We look forward to seeing you all there!
"GO OUTSIDE" Solo Exhibition Opening Reception
THANK YOU to everyone who attended the opening reception of my solo exhibition “GO OUTSIDE” a few weeks ago! It’s been 3 years since I had my last exhibit and it was so nice to see everyone in person, and also give everyone an opportunity to see my work in the gallery. For those of you who couldn’t attend or are not local to the gallery, you can experience a 360º walkthrough below. Hope you enjoy it!
GO OUTSIDE
On view through June 4th, 2022
KP Projects Gallery
633 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036
INFO@KPPROJECTS.NET // 1.323.933.4408
"GO OUTSIDE" Solo Exhibition opens Saturday, May 7th
THE KNOCKING BIRD, 36” x 30”, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022
GO OUTSIDE
OPENING RECEPTION
SATURDAY, MAY 7th: 6-9PM
KP Projects Gallery
633 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036
INFO@KPPROJECTS.NET // 1.323.933.4408
ARTIST STATEMENT
It feels like it is time to get lost again. Shake off the stress of everyday life and GO OUTSIDE into a world of curious creatures, adventures, and fantastic (yet dangerous) roads to travel down. It feels like it’s time to live again.
My imagination has always taken me to whimsical places, much like Wonderland, Narnia, Middle Earth, and Oz. In order to get into this world, you might find help from a “Pied Piper”, a friendly rabbit, or perhaps a “Knocking Bird.” Once you are there, be prepared to see things that you have never seen before! You will see things that could only make sense in your wildest dreams. I invite you to embark on this special journey and enjoy The Outside.
-Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins
Save the date: "GO OUTSIDE" Solo Exhibition opens May 7th
I am excited to announce that I will have a new body of work available for my solo exhibition, entitled “GO OUTSIDE” which opens Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at KP Projects Gallery in Los Angeles. More details to be announced soon!
PIPER’S PASS, 60” x 100”, Acrylic on Canvas, 2022
ARTIST STATEMENT
It feels like it is time to get lost again. Shake off the stress of everyday life and GO OUTSIDE into a world of curious creatures, adventures, and fantastic (yet dangerous) roads to travel down. It feels like it’s time to live again.
My imagination has always taken me to whimsical places, much like Wonderland, Narnia, Middle Earth, and Oz. In order to get into this world, you might find help from a “Pied Piper”, a friendly rabbit, or perhaps a “Knocking Bird.” Once you are there, be prepared to see things that you have never seen before! You will see things that could only make sense in your wildest dreams. I invite you to embark on this special journey and enjoy The Outside.
-Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins
PRE-ORDER: "THE OCTOPUS GARDENER" LIMITED EDITIONS
From the forest floor to the oceans tide comes this peculiar fellow who tends the garden and provokes the imagination. This "Moreltopus" is "The Octopus Gardner" and if you catch him, he will give you a delicious treat.
- Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
"THE OCTOPUS GARDENER" - PAPER EDITION
30" x 18" image size, 33" x 21" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 200 (+20 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
UNFRAMED: $200 Reg. Ed. / $225 AP
FRAMED: $320 Reg. Ed. / $345 AP
"THE OCTOPUS GARDENER" - ALUMINUM EDITION
55" x 33"
Framed Giclee on Aluminum, Hand Embellished
Edition of 3 Trial Proofs
Signed & Numbered
Signed Certificate of Authenticity
$2,300
*Interest free payment plan available with Art Money. Contact us for details.
Topps Project70® Card 841- Wrapper - FINAL CARD!
Only available for 70 hours!!!
My 20th Topps Project 70 card is this “Baseball Bat” Wax Wrapper Card. I’ve had a really good time working on this project this past year! Thank you all for your support!
Get yours at TOPPS.com NOW as it is only available until Jan. 27, 2022!
#toppsproject70 #baseballcards
PROJECT 70:
Founded in 1938 as a chewing gum company, Topps released their first baseball card set in 1951. Now seven decades later, artists and creatives around the globe are revisiting and reimagining 70 years of iconic baseball card designs, each selecting their own MLB players and Topps designs to craft a unique story.
Look for Special Cards
• Rainbow Foil editions /70 randomly inserted into each card’s print run.
• 1/1 Gold Frame edition randomly inserted into each card’s print run.
Collect them all!
•Purchase all 20 cards from any specific artist and receive an exclusive gold-stamped oversized print featuring all 20 cards!
*To qualify, all purchases must be made on Topps.com while logged into the same Topps.com account.
*Quantity of bonus prints received will match the lowest quantity ordered of any individual qualifying card.
"Vitamin Sea" Artist Proofs + Regular Editions
The Artist Proofs and Regular Limited Edition giclees of “Vitamin Sea” are now available!
