Claudya CB

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Merry Christmas

Check it out:Jon Beinart has put together another incredible book with "Metamorphosis 2".Thanks for letting me be part of this collection of amazing art Jon.

Available now at Gallery 1988 San Francisco."Craola Mini Print Set"

There are still some Cap'n Rotnclaws left at Strangco as well :)

and now, my favorite Christmas classic:

Monday, December 15, 2008

Blisss Magazine

I have a nice little interview and cover for the December edition of Blisss! magazine. Pic up a free copy in your local surf/skate shop. (Thanks Jani.)peaceGreg

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Your new Plans For Saturday

Saturday December 13... Go To Copro Nason for the extremely talented artist, Matthew Bone's solo show:"Like Giving a Kid a Loaded Gun"

See You there..greg

Thursday, November 27, 2008

I love thanksgiving. it reminds me of being a kid again. One of those couple days a year where you can put aside most of your responsibilities and just relax with family, watch old movies and eat till your sides burst. hope you all are having a great day and remembering the things you have to be thankful for.God Bless.greg

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Thank you West Wanderers

So "It Wanders West" at Gallery 1988 was a great success thanks to all of you who came out on a Thursday night in bad traffic. It was also great talking to some of your who were able to get a piece, I am glad to know they will be going to good homes. There is some great coverage of the show here at aresstedmotion.com. here are some pics from the night as well:

Special Thanks to Jensen for helping make this (the show and my career) run so smoothly and for his friendship and support over the years. Many blessings to you my friend.

Also don't forget, December 13th at Copro Nason Gallery:The extremely talented Matthew Bone has a solo show. Come out and have your minds blown.

Monday, November 3, 2008

IT WANDERS WEST

Opening reception Thursday, November 6th from 7-10PM

at Gallery1988 Los Angeles.

For more information: 323.937.7088/gallery1988@aol.com

Thursday, October 2, 2008

"IT WANDERS" print

It Wanders East, Part One of Greg "Craola" Simkins' It Wanders Collection was a huge success at Joshua Liner Gallery in New York. Thanks to everyone who was able to beat the rain and join us for the opening reception. The exhibition will continue to be on display until this Saturday, October 4th. There are only a few of the "It Wanders" limited edition canvas prints left. For more info, contact info@joshualinergallery.com.(212) 244-7415

Monday, September 8, 2008

Thank You New York

So we got back yesterday morning from a short, yet memorable trip to my new favorite vacation destination ever. I was a bit skeptical of what my first trip to New York was going to be like, especially bringing our 1 year old son with us to the busiest city on earth. What I found was a contradiction to my ignorant presumptions, which were gathered mainly from movies and other media outlets. Of course there is nothing better than to go to a place to get a true feel for it, and we were not let down with this trip. The people we ran into on the streets going around town, in central park, at restaurants in the hotels and actually starting with other passengers at the airport here in L.A. were some of the nicest strangers we have ever met. The city was safe even walking around late at night and way cleaner than I thought it would be.This is a good opportunity to thank Joshua Liner for the hospitality and putting on a great show at his gallery. You did a great job man thanks a lot. Tim and Alix, you guys rock as well and thanks for all the help with everything."It Wanders East" was a great success and thanks to those of you who trudged through the horrible storm and rains to make it out.Hanging out with David Choong Lee and his wonderful wife and seeing his new body of work Village of Wind was a big highlight from the trip. He is an amazing artist and a great guy. Check out his stuff , you won't regret it.

(above: me and David Choong Lee)It was good to see some old friends and meet some new ones as well as meet some people that I have looked up to for years.

(above:Wikan's and the Simkins)

(above: with my friend Joe Capobianco)

(above: animator Bill Plympton, me, and legend Tony Curanaj (Sub))

pieces from show(click here)Next Topic:I have a new T-Shirt Design out for Saosin and Hurley. A portion of the proceeds go to Invisible Children, which is an important charity which is bringing to light what is going on in war affected Uganda.

Next Topic:Recently our friend Johnny Bit created Jenn and I a couple custom rings of my bat bunny Logo. Thanks dude, these came out great. You can check out his work work here.

And now, get ready, "It Wanders West" will conclude this current body of work on November 6 at Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles. I am excited to reveal the rest of the pieces from this series and will be posting more update on it later.