CRAOLA
Greg Simkins was born in 1975 in Torrance California, just south of Los Angeles. He grew up with a menagerie of animals including a number of rabbits, which often emerge in his paintings. He began drawing at the early age of three and was inspired by various cartoons and books. Some standout books that still find their way into his art are Watership Down by Richard Adams, The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis and The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.
Simkins’ art continued to progress to the age of 18, when he started doing graffiti under the name “CRAOLA”. Graffiti art became his impetus for creating and gave him the confidence to paint large works. In addition it taught him perspective, color theory and further developed artistic skills, which later translated into his work with acrylics.
For more info about Greg, check out www.imscared.com
NEW PRINT: "LUNA"
"LUNA" LIMITED EDITION GICLEE ON ELEGANCE COTTON RAG FINE ART PAPER 14" X 28" Edition of 30 $160. USD ? TO ORDER OR FOR QUESTIONS:? INFO@MKGALLERY.COM ?// 323.833.4408 ? Read More »New painting for "Suggestivism" Exhibit opening May 3rd
Seeker 18" x 24" Acrylic on canvas Greg (CRAOLA) Simkins, 2013 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Read More »
THE OUTSIDE
Back in 2010, I had a chance to fulfill one of my long time dreams of being an artist.? I had grown up, as many of us have, flipping through coffee table books, enjoying the artistry and the... Read More »
Greg Simkins – "The Outside" GOLD Edition Book Release & Signing
PRESTO proudly presents a book of paintings by GREG "CRAOLA" SIMKINS "The Outside" Book Release & Signing Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 2-5pm SPECIAL LIMITED GOLD COVER EDITION PACKAGE WITH EXCLUSIVES!!! Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 S. Read More »Upcoming Solo Exhibit: "Stop Haunting Me"
? Opening reception: Saturday, April 6th from 8-11pm Merry Karnowsky Gallery 170 S. Read More »
New interview by Empty Lighthouse
I f there's one thing we hate at Empty Lighthouse, it's the term 'low-brow'. Read More »
New Painting Seminar – St. Cloud, MN
Painting Seminar with? Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins Saturday, May 18th: 10-5pm Cream City Tattoo? 11 6th Avenue North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303 REGISTER NOW Limited space available. Registration is non-refundable. Join Greg as he shares his working process, emphasizing... Read More »PangeaSeed’s newest twist to the typical print suite…
Sea of Change - The Year of Living Dangerously is PangeaSeed's newest twist to the typical print suite. Read More »Painting Giveaway!
PAINTING GIVEAWAY GET THE GOLDEN TICKET! 1 ? Greg has released his 3rd custom brush set through? Trekell & Co, Inc . ? This new set includes a dagger brush which is essential for all of your lettering... Read More »
Context Art Miami: Dec. 4th-9th
? Midtown // Wynwood // 3201 NE 1st Avenue?Miami, FL 33137 //? www.contextartmiami.com PLEASE JOIN MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY AT CONTEXT ? BOOTH D68 FEATURING NEW WORK BY DEEDEE CHERIEL? // ? MERCEDES HELNWEIN? // ?LEZLEY SAAR GREG (CRAOLA)... Read More »
GREG CRAOLA SIMKINS Painting Videos
Hope X Craola from The Beast Brothers on Vimeo . "The Gang's All Here" Ltd. Ed Giclée of 125, 17.5" x 24" signed & numbered by the artist. Read More »
I’m painting LIVE at TARFEST, Sept. 22nd
I'll be painting live on Sunday, September 22nd from 2-9pm at the Tarfest Art & Music Festival . Stop by if you are in the area. Read More »
Charity Art Auction on Sept. 21st
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NEW PRINT: "The Gang’s All Here"
NEW PRINT! Published by ? Merry Karnowsky Gallery ? for ? Tarfest Arts and Music Festival : ? The Gang's All Here? 20 x 18 in. (image size) Printed on Archival Cotton Rag Paper Limited edition of 125... Read More »
"Yuck Mouth" collab w/Matthew Bone
Here's my collaboration with fellow artist Matthew Bone for his Raised By Wolves exhibit that opened at Last Rites Gallery this month. ? 1? 1 Yuck Mouth ? 20 x 20 in. Read More »
"S" is for Shark
Just released a new collaborative shirt with my apprentice and good buddy Graham Curran . It's limited edition and Available now while supplies last. Read More »
Painting with the WAI boys
? Had the great opportunity to paint with these guys the other day, Always good catching up with old friends:) ?Birdman was on the spot filming and taking photos, his came out way better than mine so check... Read More »
Blink 182 Artist Variant Screen Prints
My Blink 182 Artist Variant Screen Prints available for pre-order THIS MONTH to members of my email list. To subscribe, CLICK HERE . Read More »
Art Benefit for Sharks & Oceans – San Francisco Exhibition
By Tre’ Packard – PangeaSeed Managing Director PangeaSeed Presents: The Great West Coast Migration – Art Benefit for Sharks & Oceans – San Francisco Exhibition 2 days only – opening Friday July 27 – Saturday July 28 at... Read More »
Blink 182 Screen Prints Available in August
Blink 182 Screen Prints available for pre-order in August to members of my email list. To subscribe, CLICK HERE . Read More »The Great West Coast Migration – Art Benefit
PangeaSeed Presents: The Great West Coast Migration – Art Benefit for Sharks & Oceans – Seattle Exhibition By Tre’ Packard – PangeaSeed Managing Director PangeaSeed Presents: The Great West Coast Migration – Art Benefit for Sharks & Oceans... Read More »
NEW Pearl Jam Poster Collab w/Johnny KMNDZ Rodriguez
CRAOLA X KMNDZ Pearl Jam Poster pre-orders available soon to members of our email list. To subscribe, CLICK HERE . Read More »
Tiny Trifecta 2nd Annual Group Show
Featuring THREE tiny pieces of $100 art from each artist ! Jessicka Addams, Aiko, Jim Avignon, John Baizley, Shawn Barber, Andrew Bell, Robert Bowen, Jon Burgerman, Zoe Byland, Ciou, Becky Cloonan, David M Cook, Dave Cooper, Dave Correia,... Read More »
"KIngdom Animalia" on June 29th from 7-10pm
ADVANCE ONLINE PREVIEW FOR THE SHOW CAN BE REQUESTED BY CONTACTING ? INFO@JOEYREMMERS.COM Read More »
COMING SOON: New print "Azul"
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I’ll have some artwork on display at ArtPad, San Francisco
MAY 18th, 19th & 20th ?-? LAUNCH? SUITE #31 THE PHOENIX HOTEL,? SAN FRANCISCO, CA MERRY KARNOWSKY GALLERY WILL PARTNER WITH LAUNCH LA TO CURATE AN EXHIBITION OF OUTSTANDING ARTISTS FROM LOS ANGELES AND ABROAD. IF YOU WOULD... Read More »
