An octopuses journey into strange worlds in this painting. Greg craola simkins book art book acrylic painting graffiti. Voltron has nothing on our hero made of porcelain kittens. Prepare yourself for a journey into the fantastic world drawn from the imagination of greg craola simkins. Stranger things exist for these animals and creatures in. 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. I have my second book coming out this summer as well.
News and updates about the artwork of greg craola simkins, including gallery exhibits, events and new releases. New listing greg craola simkins walrus figure upper playground 2007 ltd editionsold out. Drawn from the well is the first book from artist greg. 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. Nov 10, 2010 the signing of his new book drawn from the well seemed to be a main highlight of the evening. The outside book signing events in california posted by greg craola simkins at 3. Greg craola simkins talks his new exhibition and creative. 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. Its his careful weaving of pop culture, the old masters, nature and most importantly his warped imagination, that makes greg craola simkins a soughtafter surrealist painter today. I gave a copy of the book that was signed by greg to my best friend last year. Buy greg craola simkins book online on bombing science. Drawn from the well is the first book from artist greg craola simkins who is one of this generations most talented creative forces. As he states, it has always made sense to me that any artwork i develop should be composed of these vivid thoughts. All copies of my self titled book purchased through my website come hand signed with my very own messy signature.
Artist greg craola simkins invites you to navigate into his land of the. He began drawing at the early age of three and was inspired by various cartoons and books. Books by greg craola simkins all formats hardcover sort by. Artist greg craola simkins invites you to navigate into his land of the outside, where inspirational cloudscapes give life to a travelogue of bizarre worlds filled with enchanted creatures too dangerous to pet. Greg craola simkins book art book acrylic painting. It showcases his artistic journey from childhood t the. Mix play all mix greg craola simkins youtube stranger things exist for these animals and creatures in this painting let the outside in duration. Sep 15, 20 the outside book signing in costa mesa, ca. We talk about his process and the meanings behind a few. This second book will contain only paintings and some of the stories attached to those paintings.
Make offer greg craola simkins johnny rodriguez pearl jam poster show ed. Low prices and fast shipping on graffiti supplies and clothing. Greg craola simkins is an actor and writer, known for im scared 2016, monday shorts 2016 and cant be stopped 2016. A quick flip through greg craola simkins first book of paintings. Greg craola simkins born february 28, 1975 is an american artist. Yes, i have available on my online store shop my book of drawings. Drawn from the well is equal parts unnaturalist field guide, fairy tale diary, day dream log, black book and treasure trove. In addition, it taught him perspective, color theory, and further developed artistic skills. Greg simkins, or craola from his early graffiti days, confesses to having an over active imagination. Both artists will paint live inside the pac sun tent. Shop recommended products from greg craola simkins, inc. Drawn from the well by greg craola simkins 20100925 jan 1, 1656.
Some of these works, such as the chronicles of narnia by c. The event is free to the public, all ages are invited and no rsvp is necessary. Simkins artwork has appeared in museums and galleries around the world. The outside craola simkins book of paintings on vimeo. Acrylic painting, canvas, art collection, pop surrealism, fantasy art, fantasy characters, art inspiration, wall art ideas, art collector, time lapse painting, pop. Greg craola simkins will be signing his self titled book as well as regular editions of his first book, the outside available this sunday, from 24pm at beyond the streets. Written by greg simkins on january 3, 2018 in paintings tagged pop surrealism, craola, greg simkins, fine art, acrylics, acrylic painting, original art. Greg craola simkins has a new print available titled, mary becoming annette via prints on wood. Artist greg craola simkins invites you to navigate into his land of the outside. He began drawing at the early age of three and was inspired by various carto. Greg craola simkins began drawing at 3 and was inspired by various cartoons and books. From kp projects, greg craola simkins, the glass pinata 2016, acrylic on canvas wrapped panel, 60. By greg craola simkins the outside first jan 1, 1863. Frequently asked questions about greg craola simkins including links to his online store, interviews, painting techniques and more.
He grew up with a menagerie of animals including a number of rabbits, which often emerge in his paintings. At 18, he started doing graffiti under the name craola. Open edition giclee art prints and posters by greg craola simkins. Only 700 silver cover editions madehand signed by greg craola simkinssize. His artistic ambitions bloomed at age three with drawings inspired by cartoons and books. Graffiti art became his impetus for creating and gave him the confidence to paint large works.
Book release and book signing at merry karnowsky gallery, saturday may 4th, 25pm. My channel showcases timelapse video edits of the paintings i create for various museums, galleries, private commissions a. It is with this that we are pleased to announce the outside. Aug 1, 2019 as our imagination takes over, we tend to leave what is ordinary and go outside of ourselves to visit these places.
Jun 03, 2018 prolific artist greg craola simkins presents a new series of surreal work in his solo exhibition the escape artist. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Shop prints, merchandise, books and apparel containing the artwork of greg craola simkins. Both of their hand painted surfboards will be on display and auctioned off for to benefit inner city arts. Limited edition giclee art prints individually hand signed and numbered by greg craola simkins. Prolific artist greg craola simkins presents a new series of surreal work in his solo exhibition the escape artist. See more ideas about pop surrealism, artist and art. With a line out the door and down the block for hours, it was clear that manyadevotee had flocked for a glimpse of simkins ever fascinating new pieces and a chance to simply shake hands with the man.
From kp projects, greg craola simkins, dealer 2017, acrylic on canvas wrapped panel, 24. Greg craola simkins dont look down limited edition vannen watch sealed signed. Aptly entitled storyteller, the show reminded everyone that greg is one of the most gifted artists out there in projecting his vision with a. See more ideas about artist, pop surrealism and fantasy art. Some standout books that still find their way into his art are watership down by richard adams, the chronicles of. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Peer into his creative process with this bountiful collection of incredible blueprints. The limited gold edition will be available exclusively through merry karnowsky gallery and also at the signing on may 4th. There are other potential projects that might tempt him, like providing illustrations for someones novel, but then, he. This video is about greg craola simkins new self titled book by zero plus publishing.
Simkins, who has already published a couple of deliciously illustrated books, including the outside from presto art, has at least one more in the pipeline. Greg craola simkinshatchlings32 x 16 image size 35 x 19 paper sizegiclee on elegance 320g cotton ragedition of 100signed and numbered by greg craola simkinsbeyond the streets. Sunday, may 5, 20 the outside book signing in costa mesa, ca. Written by greg simkins on march 12, 2020 in prints tagged french bulldog, pop surrealism, animal art, art inspiration, limited edition, greg simkins, craola, greg craola simkins. I understand i can unsubscribe anytime via a link in our emails, or by contacting us here. Inside, greg craola simkins and i took a moment to walk through the exhibition before the crowd rushed in, and discuss both his new work and the stylistic and personal evolution that spawned it. It is the constant search for what else is on the outside. On november 5th, story teller will highlight a new body of street inspired, pop surrealist work with the gallery responsible for bringing craola out of the obscurity of graffiti circles and into the warm embraces of the contemporary. 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. By clicking subscribe, i consent to receiving email notifications, updates, promotions, and other information from greg craola simkins. Simkins is a modern day audubon, cataloging the inhabitants of his imagination. This is why i paint and what has inspired me over the years to grow as an artist. The first book drawn from the well has done very well and is a 300page book of drawings. Greg craola simkins interview sunrise artistssunrise artists.
I am really looking forward to this show, as it has been one of my favorite galleries for many years. 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. Books featuring the artwork of greg craola simkins. Through out this dazzling book simkins creates a prepare yourself for a journey into the fantastic world drawn from the imagination of greg craola simkins.
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