I also write words into stories that i never show anyone, so i cant really call myself a writer. Bridging pop surrealism and graffiti art with the skill of a fine art painter, his art is unique and recognizable, blending a wealth of early influences with contemporary pop culture references. Greg simkins art is very much influenced by the walt disneys work, but there were so many other influences, such as street art hidden in the back alleys, local tradition, favorite childhood books, punk rock music, or formal painting practice. He cites popeye as one example, and the shows moderator, tom hatten, who encouraged kids at home to sit and draw. Greg craola simkins rook s move, 2016 left my specialty is special tea, 2015 right from graffiti to fine art. My name is greg simkins, sometimes its craola, i still bounce around a bit, and i am an artist. Join facebook to connect with greg craola simkins and others you may know. It was exciting, and it was kind of a gamechanger, he says. One of the most prolific artists working, greg craola simkins diverse body of work is as likely to be found in a gallery as on the streets. Art, feature like many other children growing up in the south bay, simkins was absorbed by early morning cartoons.
In addition, it taught him perspective, color theory, and further developed artistic skills. Simkins paintings have been featured in numerous group exhibitions and has had successfully sold out solo exhibitions. Greg craola simkins the messenger 2016 available for. Voltron has nothing on our hero made of porcelain kittens. Simkins combines animals from different habitats to create scenes in which killer whales swim alongside birds or sea monsters lurk beneath an iceberg that offers sanctuary to a rhinoceros. Actually, while being an excellent illustrator as well, greg craola simkins has got the chance. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by greg craola simkins. The native californian has a long career that has seen him move from graffiti artist to video game designer to fulltime fine artist, while still maintaining a presence on the streets. Craola book greg craola simkins nucleus art gallery. He began drawing at the early age of three and was inspired by various cartoons and books. Where am i acrylic painting by greg craola simkins.
May 04, 20 simkins art continued to progress to the age of 18, when he started doing graffiti under the name craola. Sideshow 12 graffiti style artist greg simkins creative decoration gift 700106. Greg craola simkins born february 28, 1975 is an american artist. Ive been a fan for a while and finally pulled the trigger to buy this book, and i couldnt be happier. My channel showcases timelapse video edits of the paintings i create for various museums, galleries, private commissions a. This is an amazing artbook one of the best in my collection. One of the most prolific artists working, greg craola simkins diver. Limited edition giclee art prints individually hand signed and numbered by greg craola simkins. Aug 1, 2019 as our imagination takes over, we tend to leave what is ordinary and go outside of ourselves to visit these places. This video is about greg craola simkins new self titled book by zero. See more ideas about artist, pop surrealism and painting. Mix play all mix greg craola simkins youtube animals, creatures, and fairytale worlds are created with acrylic paints in foggy knight duration.
Up until i was 18, i was on a track to become a veterinarian. Prolific artist greg craola simkins presents a new series of surreal work in his solo exhibition the escape artist. Some standout books that still find their way into his art are watership down by richard adams, the. Greg craola simkins began drawing at 3 and was inspired by various cartoons and books. Greg craola simkins interview sunrise artistssunrise artists. I understand i can unsubscribe anytime via a link in our emails, or by contacting us here. An octopuses journey into strange worlds in this painting. Greg simkins began drawing when he was only three years old inspired by various cartoons and books including watership down by richard adams, the phantom tollbooth by norton juster, and the chronicles of narnia by c. Simkins was immersed in graffiti art and its many possibilities, especially the realization that his drawings could go as big and as bold as he wanted. Sep 15, 20 limited edition giclee on elegance cotton rag fine art paper. In addition it taught him perspective, color theory and further developed artistic skills, which later translated into his work with acrylics. He grew up with a menagerie of animals including a number of rabbits, which often emerge in his paintings. Shop recommended products from greg craola simkins, inc. Jul 20, 2011 elil and fu inle greg craola simkins just before i went head long into painting full time as my career, i was working at treyarchactivision as a texture artist.
My name is greg craola simkins and i make paintings and drawings. At 18, he started doing graffiti under the name craola. New listing the gauntlet greg craola simkins art print sn limited edition. The art of greg craola simkins californian artist greg craola simkins is a pop surrealism painter with a wild imagination. Greg craola simkins has a nickname to set him apart, but maybe thats not needed. New listing juxtapoz dark arts hardcover art book greg craola simkins, james jean. Jun 01, 2018 183 videos play all greg craola simkins essential greg craola simkins voltron has nothing on our hero made of porcelain kittens in this painting kitron duration. Greg craola simkins art and street murals wescover. See more ideas about artist, pop surrealism and fantasy art. Please bring your notepads and questions as greg shares his techniques that he has been honing over the years as an artist. By clicking subscribe, i consent to receiving email notifications, updates, promotions, and other information from greg craola simkins. This is an affordable way to have a large collection of his work to enjoy for yourself. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our.
This 156 page art book includes detail images of simkins paintings, sketches, graffiti photos and also includes an essay about his journey as artist in his early years to the present. Greg craola simkins art in new colors renderforest. Greg craola simkins on street art, wild kingdom, and spraycans shana nys dambrot she is currently l. Greg craola simkins by greg craola simkins goodreads. Apr 09, 2018 mix play all mix greg craola simkins youtube animals, creatures, and fairytale worlds are created with acrylic paints in foggy knight duration. One of the most prolific artists working today, greg craola simkins diverse body of work is as likely to be found in a gallery as on the streets. Greg craola simkins talks his new exhibition and creative. Books featuring the artwork of greg craola simkins. Simkins is a modern day audubon, cataloging the inhabitants of his imagination. This 156 page art book includes detail images of simkins paintings, sketches, graffiti photos and also.
With a career that includes many years as a graffiti artist, a painter of beautifully rendered fine art pieces, and one who keeps his fingers in a variety of commercial art pursuits. This acrylic painting, the mischief makers 24 x 24 was made by greg craola simkins in 2017 using. It is the constant search for what else is on the outside. It is his careful weaving of pop culture, the old masters, nature, carnival kitsch, and most importantly his warped imagination, that makes greg simkins a soughtafter surrealist painter today. Buy greg craola simkins book online at low prices in india greg. Hes a fantasy surrealist painter working full time since 2005. He is able to vividly recall the permanent state of curiosity and wonder that we all experience in our formative years. Greg craola simkins has a new print available titled, mary becoming annette via prints on wood. I basically was like a set painter, a level builder would give me a wire frame layout of objects and level say a skatepark for tony hawk or a buildings interior for spiderman. See more ideas about fantasy art, pop surrealism and whimsical art. Simkins art continued to progress to the age of 18, when he started doing graffiti under the name craola. Join greg as he shares various technical tips for painting with acrylics. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Greg craola simkins snakes attack the snail and then.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. With a life long love of vintage cartoons of times past and the golden era of animation, artist greg craola simkins sought to add his own take on this classic pie eyed style with the creation of stabby back in 20 but if you ask greg, hed say it was closer to 1920. Interview with greg craola simkins beinart gallery. Greg craola simkins book art book acrylic painting graffiti. This 156 page art book includes detail images of his paintings, sketches and graffiti photos, as well as an essay about his journey as artist from his early years to the present. Acrylic paintings, graffiti, drawings, and early art are just some of the. Greg craola simkins illustration art, art, cute monsters. Artist greg craola simkins invites you to navigate into his land of the. Greg craola simkins remembers what it was like to be a kid. Jun 03, 2018 prolific artist greg craola simkins presents a new series of surreal work in his solo exhibition the escape artist. With a career that includes many years as a graffiti artist, a painter of beautifully rendered fine art pieces, and one who k. This is an affordable way to have a large collection.
Available for sale from kp projects, greg craola simkins, the messenger 2016, giclee on canvas, 20. This is why i paint and what has inspired me over the years to grow as an artist. Graffiti art became his impetus for creating and gave him the confidence to paint large works. This book is made with the quality and attention to detail that one would expect from an artist like greg simkins.
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