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May. 16th 2007 -

Hi Everyone,

You are invited to GREG \'CRAOLA\' SIMKINS\' next big art opening:

\"FORGOTTEN LANDS\"
Greg \'Craola\' Simkins & Naoto Hattori

June 1st - July 1st
Reception: 6-10pm

Lineage Gallery
21 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA
215.928.0980
lineagegallery.com

Mar. 1st 2007 -

the site has been updated. updated.
go to
http://www.myspace.com/craola
and
http://craola1.blogspot.com/
take care.
greg

Mar. 1st 2007 -

the site has been updated. updated.
go to
http://www.myspace.com/craola
and
http://craola1.blogspot.com/
take care.
greg

Jan. 18th 2007 -

Hey Everyone!

You are invited to Greg \'Craola\' Simkins\' next SOLO SHOW! This show entitled, \"Don\'t Sleep\" will feature a collection of new artwork by Greg Craola Simkins.

Mark your calendar for the opening reception:

Thursday, February 1st: 7-9:30pm
FIFTY24SF GALLERY
248 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415.252.0144
http://www.upperplayground.com
(The show runs Feb. 1st through Feb. 24th, 2007)

As always, thank you for your ongoing support! More updates coming soon!

Jennifer Simkins
Business Manager
Greg Craola Simkins

Nov. 25th 2006 -

Hello Everyone,

Greg\'s first solo show, IMA MONSTA at Gallery 1988 was a HUGE success! We thank you all for your support. For those of you who were unable to make the show, you can view pics at:

http://www.juxtapoz.com (scroll down and click on Greg \"Craola\" Simkins)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/simkins_solo.html

UPCOMING SHOWS

Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave., (at La Brea), Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.937.7088
www.gallery1988.com / gallery1988@aol.com

Thursday, Dec. 7th: 7-10pm
THE VIVISECT PLAYSET (ROUND 3)
Group art exhibition curated by Luke Chueh

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Copro/Nason Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue T5, Santa Monica, CA 90404
310.829.2156
www.copronason.com / copronason@msn.com

Saturday, Dec. 9th: 8-11:30pm
15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Group art exhibition - Premeire Book Release

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Project
8545 Washington Blvd. (near Helms Bakery), Culver City, CA 90232
www.project.bz / info@projectbz

Saturday, Dec. 9th: 7pm-12am
WINTER WONDERLAND
Group art exhibition

Get ready for this...Greg will have his next SOLO SHOW at FIFTY24SF Gallery in San Francisco on Feb. 1st! Stay tuned!

That\'s all for now - take care!

Jennifer Simkins
Business Manager
Greg Craola Simkins

Nov. 20th 2006 -

new images are up in illustration and sketch sections. thanks to everyone who made it out to the show!!! another update soon to follow.
peace,
greg.craola.simkins

Oct. 10th 2006 -

Hello Everyone!

You are invited to Greg \"Craola\" Simkins\' BIGGEST art show yet - his first SOLO SHOW! This show entitled, \"IMA MONSTA\" will feature a brand new body of artwork by Greg \"Craola\" Simkins.

Mark your calendar for the opening reception:

Tuesday, November 7th: 7-10pm
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
323.937.7088

The show runs Nov. 7th through Nov. 18th.

Hope to see you there!

Jennifer Simkins
Business Manager
Greg \"Craola\" Simkins

Aug. 16th 2006 -

Hello Everyone,

You are all invited to the next art exhibition featuring Greg \"Craola\" Simkins. This amazing show will have a Dr. Seuss inspired theme in which the artists plan to LET THE CAT OUT OF THE HAT with a group art exhibition dedicated to all things Seuss:

THE CAT IS OUT OF THE HAT: Tribute to Dr. Seuss
When: Saturday, August 26th, 2006
Time: 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Where: m modern gallery - 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., B5, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760 416.3611
www.mmodern.com

Top artists participating in this show include:
Mark Ryden * Pizz * Chris Reccardi * Lynne Naylor * Joe Vaux * Joe Ledbetter * Greg \"Craola\" Simkins * Lola * Luke Chueh * Joey Remmers * Nathan Spoor * Dan Quintana * Attaboy * STONE and many more...

Hope to see you there!

Jennifer Simkins
Business Manager, Greg Simkins

Jul. 19th 2006 -

Hey Everybody,
I will be at the Comic Con Thursday July 20 and Friday july 21.
http://www.comic-con.org/index.php
Thursday I will be signing at the KidRobot booth at 2pm (booth 4529) and on Friday I will be signing at the High Fructose booth at 2pm (booth 4735). .
Also I will have some sketches available at the Paper pushers show at Gallery 1988 (www.gallery1988.com) on Teusday July 25th-August 10th. The show is going to be awesome with more amazing artists presenting than you can shake a stick at. The opening reception is on Teusday the 25th at 7pm. Be prepared to pick up some awesome art from some of your favorite artists, pieces are priced to go!
Take care and have a good one.
greg

Jun. 9th 2006 -

What\'s up everyone.
Teusday June 20th At Gallery, 1988 www.gallery1988.com,There is going to be an awesome show called \"The Storybook Series\". Artists are doing there renditions of pre-schoolers drawings of Winnie The Pooh. It should be a rad show..

you are all invited to the Kid Robot store on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica on June 29 from 6-8pm for the signing of our new Mini Circus Punks. Hope to see you there.

Also

CRAOLA for your IPOD

Gelaskins recently put out 2 designs of mine to decorate your IPOD. Check them out here:

http://www.gelaskins.com/Skins.aspx?Category=4&Product=2169

http://www.gelaskins.com/Skins.aspx?Category=1&Product=1168

As always, if you are interested in Signed/Limited edition Prints go to www.Gallery1988.com and for tattoo flash go to http://www.pulseflash.com/getartist.cfm?artist=Craola

May. 4th 2006 -

Saturday May 6th at Midnight I am going to be on Spike TV\'s GameHead show along with Jon Gibson ,writer and creator of \"I am 8-bit\" and amazing artist and cartoon genious Gabe Swarr (http://www.gabeswarr.blogspot.com/)
and others. It was filmed at Gallery 1988(www.gallery1988.com) thanks to the efforts of Katie, Jensen, Jon and many more who helped put on the event and show...They basically rock..
there are a couple more images up in the sections and yes ther is a graffiti update.
hope all is well and God Bless.
greg

May. 4th 2006 -

Mar. 26th 2006 -

I\'ll be participating in the Ice Cream show on April 1st at N.R.K.Y. Gallery, 155 W. Washington Blvd, Suie Mezzanine, Los Angeles CA, 90015. There are going to be a lot of amazing artists in this one so go Check it out...
Now Don\'t Forget, I am 8 Bit part 2 is on April 8th so be there. IT is going to go off if it is anything like lat year. It is at Gallery 1988 and you can get mote info at www.gallery1988.com or www.iam8bit.com.
take care..
greg

Mar. 1st 2006 -

Hey Everybody.
I have a show with an amazing artist Joe Ledbetter on March 14. We will both have a bunch of new paintings to show and sell as well as prints available. The show is at Gallery 1988, 7020 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA. 90028. www.gallery1988.com. Come out if you can, it should be a fun event. Well have a good one and God Bless,
Greg \"Craola\" Simkins

Jan. 6th 2006 -

PRINTS! PRINTS! PRINTS!
Go to www.thumbtackpress.com if you are interested in purchasing some newly released prints. I know I am reposting this, but I made a mistake in the last post and wanted to direct you straight to there website. a direct link to my page on Thumbtack is:
http://www.thumbtackpress.com/browse/index.php?cPath=68
take some time and browse their amazing artist. Definately Check out Bob Dobs stuff. He has a show tonight at La Luz by the way if you are in the L.A. area.
There are still signed,Limited edition prints available at www.Gallery1988.com as well as www.kidrobot.com too. Check them out if you have a minute..
Take Care and God Bless...
Greg

Jan. 5th 2006 -

Prints are now available folks!!!!! Thanks to the fine people at Thumbtack Press. Just simply click on the Store button or go to www.thumbtackpress.com and start shopping. it\'s that easy. There are still signed,Limited edition prints available at www.Gallery1988.com as well as www.kidrobot.com too. Check them out if you have a minute..

Well the new year has started off well and we are expecting some crazy new developments to happen so I\'ll keep you all posted. Thanks for all your emails and support and I hope your new year has started off right..
God Bless,
Greg

Jan. 5th 2006 -

Nov. 30th 2005 -

VIVISECT PLAYSET!!!!
I\'ve got an art Show Thursday December 1st at Gallery 1988 in Melrose. The show is going to go off. Check out the line up:
Amanda Visell
Andrew Brandou
Brooke Reidt
Dave Pressler
Greg Craola Simkins
Isaac Pierro
Jeremy Fish
Joe Ledbetter
Luke Chueh
Peter Gronquist
Poor Al
Thomas Han
Ver Mar
So everyone is invited. Come on out and check out hte new paintings by all these artists and myself.
Take care.
greg

Nov. 13th 2005 -

THIS SITE NEEDS AN OVERHAUL!!!!!!!
hope your fall/ winter is going well.
greg

Oct. 8th 2005 -

Well I just got back from San Francisco. It was really good meeting everyone who made it to he show and the Amoeba wall. Thanks also to Ben and Matt at Upper Playground and 5024SF for showing us. Ben your hard work paid off bro... It was awesome getting to do a show with Kofie. His work is amazing. got to www.keepdrafting.com right now to check out his masterpieces.

Okay. Some business to take care of. There have been alot of emails from people interested in getting a piece lately and I wanted to let you know that if you go to www.upperplayground.com or www.5024sf.com, you could pick up one of the remaining pieces from the last show. Check out the illustration update to see the paintings for the show.
All sections have been updated so feel free to take a look around..
Well, gotta go.
Take care and God Bless,
greg

Oct. 3rd 2005 -

Well everyone, I am leaving for San Francisco in the morning to get ready for my show with Kofie at 5024SF (www.fifty24sf.com). IT should be a fun show.. I have 15 new paintings for sale for those interested.
There are also prints available at www.gallery1988.com and ww.kidrobot.com right now so snatch them up if you want them..
I wanted to thank Deph and Jason at \"To Die For\" for putting on such an awesome show the other night. it was good meeting a bunch of you guys and I hope you had a good time.. well, i gotta go, lots to do.
take care,
craola

Sep. 7th 2005 -

Hello.. The next two monthes are going to be full ones. Five shows between now and October 6th.
Starting it all off on September 23 is \"Raffle For Relief\" @ Gallery 1988 www.gallery1988.com. This will be a fund raiser for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Make it out to this one if you can.. It is a good cause.
After that, LaLaLand presents \"Hot Lunch\" Sept. 24 and 25:www.lalalandgallery.com.
Next is \"100 Circus Punks Rule NYC\" @ the Showroom on Sept 30. www.circuspunks.com.
Then on Oct. 1 is the To Die For show at Subject Matter \"Ink and Daggers\" www.todieforclothing.com.
And ending thins run of shows is the one that has me locked in my studio not returning email and phone calls. I am really looking forward to this show with Kofie at 5024SF in San Francisco on October 6th. I\'m going to have a bunch of new pieces in this one, and Kofies work is always amazing to see first hand and I am sure he will be blowing all away. So come out and say hello if you are in that area.
If you are looking for a way to help with the current disaster in the South go to http://www.samaritanspurse.com/
or
http://www.redcross.org/
have a good one and God Bless...
Greg

Aug. 11th 2005 -

What\'s up Everybody..
I am participating in an awesome group show this Saturday at the gallery \"Project\" located at 5016 Venice Blvd. (1 blk west of La Brea), in L.A. The line up for the show is insane, instead of me listing all the info, go to http://project.bz/ for all the info.
The Chicken show at Gallery 1988 was awesome .. Thanks to everyone who ws able to make it out and Thank you Jensen and Katie for throwing another amazing show. To keep up with what\'s going on over there and to purchase the \"Pacman in Hospice\" and \"Gopher Trek\" prints, go to http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

well, gotta go. some new stuff is in the works and will be posted soon. take care and God Bless....
greg

Jul. 11th 2005 -

Tuesday July 12 I will be doing painting live at the Crewest booth at the Orange County fair. I\'ll have some shirts for sale and stuff so stop by if you are around. Hope all is well..
greg

Jun. 29th 2005 -

I would like to Thank everyone who was able to make it out to my show last night, It was a good time. I especially want to thank Jensen and Katie at Gallery 1988 for putting on such an amazing show, you guys rule. Also thank you Erik for the Rabbits foot. I appreciated it. I was stoked to be able to pick up a paintign from Aaron Jasinski last night as well. Check out his site http://www.aaronjasinski.com .
Oh yeah, if you are lloking to get tattoed or to pick up some original artwork, check out Gunnar and Adam Hathorn at www.gurutattoo.com or www.Honkeykong.com or www.godsandmonstersart.com. Also stop by and see what Steven Daily is up to at www.stevendaily.com. As always you need to check in at www.eyesuckink.com. MY buddy Deph has a new Dunny and Print available at Kid Robot so check out www.todieforclothing.com.
Alright here are a couple more links you have to check out, so have a good one and God Bless,
www.joeledbetter.com
http://tomorama.com/
www.kaoticenzymes.com
http://copronason.com/
http://tragnark.com/
http://www.totembookmedia.com/
http://lukechueh.com/
http://kidrobot.com/
www.circuspunks.com

Jun. 13th 2005 -

QUIK!!!!!
go to www.nineteeneightyeight.com (future shows section).
I have a show this month on June 28. It is a group show and I am stoked to be showing with Brandon Bird, Aaron Jasinski and N8 Van Dyke. Come out if you can make it.. Hope to see you there..
Later,
GReg

Jun. 9th 2005 -

What\'s up everybody,
So a couple anouncements,
I have 2 Prints (\"Pacman In Hospice\" and \"Gopher Trek\")available at Gallery 1988 www.nineteeneightyeight.com . They both are in the back of the June Juxtapoz if you happen to have one of those at hand.. They are limited edition Giclee prints numbered out of 100 so get yours while you can. On June 28 I will be in a 4 man show at gallery 1988 as well. I will get more info on that soon and post it here on the site.
For you South Bayers (and anyone willing to make the drive) MY Friend Elias Shephard has put together a charity event at his hair salon in Redondo Beach. here is that info:
LUSH SCULPTING LOUNGE PRESENTS........................CUTZ FOR CANCER....

A CHARITY EVENT TO BENEFIT THE WELLNESS COMUNITY- SOUTH BAY
WELLNESSANDCANCER.ORG

SATURDAY JUNE 11 TH 9:00 AM UNTIL 6:00 FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
25.00 DOLLAR MINIMUM DONATION PER HAIRCUT
259 AVENIDA DEL NORTE \"IN THE RIVERA VILLAGE\"
GOODIES WILL BE GENEROUSLY DONATED BY LA VILLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT,
PEDONES PIZZA, AND GAETANOS RESTAURANT.....YUM...
100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT THE WELLNESS COMUNITY.....
310 540 5874
Hope you can make it out.

Hope all is well with everyone..
God Bless,
greg

Apr. 6th 2005 -

What\'s up everyone. Hows life treatin ya. Well I have a couple shows this month so check out these fliers.
Gallery 1988 was kind enough to allow me to show in their \"I am 8-bit\" show starting on April 19th www.iam8bit.net . I am stoked on this show and the gallery rocks so come out and hang out if you get the chance. The 23 I will have a couple pieces in the \"Apples and Oranges\" show put on by Grn Apple Tree. Should be a fun time so cruise out.. There are alot of amazing artists in both shows so if you get the chance to go you won\'t be dissapointed.
Check out the new Armor For Sleep album \"What to do when you are Dead\" if you get a chance. http://www.armorforsleep.com/ It is an amazing CD. Also go to the Mad L show this weekend April 9 http://www.wheatywheat.com/blog/ . Alot of cool art and things to see.
As always, those of you interested in buying tattoo flash, please go to www.pulseflash.com I have a set available there thanks to Brett who runs the joint. There are alot of sets of flash worht purchaseing there and I am sure you won\'t be dissapointed.
Well gotta run, stay yuned for alot more stuff, I am going full time on the art thing and should have plenty more art to share with you all.
God Bless,
greg

p.s. some links to check out:
http://www.gurutattoo.com/
http://www.pulseflash.com/
http://www.homestead.com/eyesuckink/
http://www.tragnark.com
http://www.joeledbetter.com/
http://angrywoebots.com/
http://www.peekaboomonster.com
http://www.kidrobot.com/
http://www.atticusclothing.com/indexfla.php
http://www.todieforclothing.com/
http://poem-one.com
http://Alphabetiks.com