Podcast Interview: Exploring the Artistic Vision of Craola Simkins

Chats and Tatts host Aaron Della Vedova delves into the world of contemporary artist, Greg ‘CRAOLA’ Simkins. Known for his vibrant and imaginative pop-surrealist paintings, CRAOLA takes us on a journey through his creative process, influences, and inspirations. From his early beginnings to his current success, Craola shares insights into his unique style and approach to art, as well as his thoughts on the art world, how AI is influencing art and the creative process and how he balances his craft and family. Get ready for a colorful and inspiring conversation with one of the most exciting artists of our time.

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"Let the Outside In" Jigsaw Puzzle - Now shipping internationally!

We are happy to now offer international shipping for the “LET THE OUTSIDE IN” 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle!

$22.95

DETAILS

• Gather with family and friends for puzzle-piecing together!
• Luxury puzzle crafted with attention to every detail
• High-quality 250-GSM matte artpaper for superior color, crisp details, and no glare
• Ribbon-cut thick board for snug fit and minimal dust
• Produced using thick recycled paper board

Box size: 13 x 10 x 1.875 in.
Puzzle size: 29 x 20 in.

ISBN 9781087507293

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NEW: "Let the Outside In" 1000-Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

We are excited to announce the release of “LET THE OUTSIDE IN” as a 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle produced by Pomegranate!

$22.95

DETAILS

• Gather with family and friends for puzzle-piecing together!
• Luxury puzzle crafted with attention to every detail
• High-quality 250-GSM matte artpaper for superior color, crisp details, and no glare
• Ribbon-cut thick board for snug fit and minimal dust
• Produced using thick recycled paper board

Box size: 13 x 10 x 1.875 in.
Puzzle size: 29 x 20 in.

ISBN 9781087507293

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NEW PRINTS: "CAPITALS"...

I’m excited to announce the pre-order of a new set of prints derived from my newest collection of original paintings, “CAPITALS”, celebrating my 30 year anniversary of being in the graffiti world.

“CAPITALS”*

17" x 13" image size, 20" x 16" paper size
Giclee on Elegance 320g Cotton Rag
Edition of 200 (+20 Artist Proofs)
Hand Signed & Numbered
Hand Signed Certificate of Authenticity, Embossed

*Each letter sold separately

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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:

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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

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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.

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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

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