Custom paintings of animals and creatures in this showcase of art I created in 2016 

It’s nice to see what’s goin on in someone else’s head, your art has that style man , it’s truly enchanting.

I could look at your paintings for hours, just fantastic.

I originally found your videos purely by chance and now I search for any new ones and re-watch many old ones frequently. I once commented on your site that I had never seen anyone 'draw' with a paint brush and I still stand by that statement. Feel it is somehow illegal for someone to be so talented, creative and imaginative all at the same time. Please keep posting and I will keep watching. My art is not nearly at your level but you do inspire me to create more.

I dig how you answer when asked how you do what you do ." i dont know" " i kinda just figure it out as i go " . big fan man thanks for helpin me be creative.

There are no words for this except GENIUS. The precision and mastery in your artwork is phenominal 💝💝💝 phenominal

TLDR- thank you Simkins for being an inspiration to me for the past 16 years. The long version- In 2003 I had the opportunity to take the summer between my Junior and Senior year of highschool to go up to MICA and take a summer college program- I spent the summer taking Art History, Figure Drawing and Graphic Design/Illustration. Each class was literally 4.5-9 hours long eah day. I'd have A.History and G.Design 3 days a week, 4.5 hours each, 1 in the morning, 1 in the afternoon. And the other 3 days were figure drawing- 9 hours. Sundays students were off and were basically allowed to do whatever. This was my first taste of life "on my own" at 16- and although I had been attending an Arts private school from 6th grade until I graduated, this was my first exposure to other artists. Sure, I'd seen the art from history, and stuff my classmates made. But here I was meeting other people from all over the country and a couple foriegn exchange students too- soaking it all in. It was amazing. I remember going into the student art store on campus- i picked up my first copies of Juxtapoz and Beautiful Decay magazines. High Frustise came a few years later for me. I also bought my first vinyl art toy. I have been an avid collector of art toys since. No pop funko shit. Kidrobot, quee, SuperPlastic to name few- but that was the year I discovered you- (Greg Simkins) and Luke Chueh, Frank Kozik, Joe Ledbetter, gosh... so many others that I love. You've all been an incredible inspiration to me over the years. Later, in my senior year of HS, I took AP Illustration- my entire senior thesis portfolio was devoted to pop surrealism and street art. That was also the year that they changed the grading scale- where you could receive up to 5 points instead of 4- I was and still am very proud of the 5 I received. I don't think I would have gotten it had I not gone to MICA that previous summer and discovered your work. That exposure had reignited the love that I have for art, that even at 16/17, I had already burnt out having done nothing else but study art my entire schooling- still, now at 32, it's all I do- day in and day out- everyhing from painting, digital art, woodworking, sculpting- creating. So- Thank you for gifting us with your creations and giving us all these "firsts."

The amount of detail and effort you put in every single one of your paintings.... it’s insane. Great work, Greg!

I also love painting ocean especially fish because each one is special and so different you can hardly tell if there even parts of the animal kingdom😂 anyways have a good day and stay safe

you should do a online class. I would love to learn on how to paint like you. I would pay to for a online class. Love your work my dude.

So cool you have your kid's expression in a painting, what a great idea. Kind of like Alfred Hitchcock would walk through a scene in his shows. I think their all great, rock on, be well!

This is amazing. Love to see your recap.. you inspire me a lot and I've been watching your videos for years. I'm starting art school in a couple of months :) you've been a big part of my journey so far, thank you ❤

Riveting! Can’t get enough of your work, style, technique. Thank you very much for showing what you do and sharing your treasures!! Looking forward to more and I hope to garner inspiration for my Artwork as well. ✌️💖🧩🎨

man your imagination has no limits, it is incredible like those everyday things, you can turn them into true works of art

I'm speechless..no words can describe such an elegant self expressive paintings.

Thank you for sharing your journey. I love your work, you get my brain working and my imagination flowing.

That deer with the mustache @ 2:07 is dynamite. I love it.

The sketches of you kids are stellar!

Your kids are living the best life. All thanks to Art and passion. Thanks for sharing.

SWEET!! As a painter and carpenter, I love the way you build your paintings as if You were going to live in it. Solid Foundation first, then built with thought, feeling and imagination. I could live in that! Well done! Be safe.

Your art style is AMAZING! Every time i see it im just like yep this is the world I need to be. This painting of I saw it in person expetially I would just stare at and be so HAPPY!

Amazing work i love" octopus " to you is great the new way of painting life keep going ....😍😍😍😘

Absolut unbelieveble.. your paintings are great.. omg..

I like how i always, ALWAYS find something I didn't see before in each of your paintings. Which is cool.

I love your painting so much. Thank a lot of you your video .

Hey Greg, your artist’s statement ,well written and thank you. No need to explain imagination, ya either got one or you don’t. All my works come from upstairs, is that not what makes it ART.. Your interpretation comes through fine!! Thanks for sharing.

What mind do you have?! Beautiful works, Greg, very nice pictures✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

I think I have watched enough of your videos to finally get the juices going after three solid months of lockdown with my furry boy (yorkie). Thanks for the inspiration, humor, magnificence!

MORE PLEASE! Thank you for taking the time to share this video, great work as always.

This is not what i like but it's unbelievable how efficient you are. Congratulations.

It feels so good looking at your paintings ! I'ts like daydreaming while your soul is being massaged.

Just Wonderful !👍🙋🏻

I am also drawn to octopi.....never realized how wonderfully they could be transformed! I am in awe of your realism? Of fantasy! You bring me joy! I wish I could get into your mind and stroll around for a while. I have been an artist all my life and am overjoyed by other artists' following their particular muse. Your birds are so exceptional, but you have to know that! 😂👏👏 I wish you all the luck in a very difficult field. You are one of the only fantasy artists that can really grab me....Bravo!

awesome dude. nice life and a beautiful family. Happy for you

Спасибо за вдохновляющий, проникновенный рассказ! Безупречное исполнение на холсте запредельного воображения!

so unique and imaginative. love it

I absolutely love and enjoy your work. Your creativity is astounding, and seemingly endless. Thank You.

Truly inspirational. I love the surrealist realm where the magical becomes real. The aesthetic is phenomenal

Thanks for the video man. Always appreciate a look into your process. Hope you and your family are well. RIP Greg Escalante

En verdad un trabajo de alta calidad soy tu fan #1saludos desde CDMX México

I noticed the movie poster in your studio... Watership Down. Inspiration no doubt!

Woowww están fascinantes tus pinturas son extrañas pero muy fascinantes!

Your work is like a breath of fresh air, thank you, it's most definitely inspiring

Молодцом 👍 Добра и вдохновения Вам и вашей семье ✌️

I haven't seen all your videos yet, but this one was definitely one of the most inspiring and heartwarming things - because you showed so much of your oeuvre and of your personal inspirations. You are having a beautiful life in every aspect and I hope and wish for you it will continue like that :)

You have such a fantastic imagination. I’m in complete and total awe.

sir Greg Escalante RIP he help to push a lot of artist forward, you are a great artist Greg and he was a great man!!!!

Other worldly. So great to be taken of planet to dwell in your Realms. Thankyou so much :) Truly inspirational ✌

I love your work, a special imagination, it speaks to me, your work is extraordinary, so unique, very captivating, ty for sharing !!!

I love your artwork! I stumbled on a video a couple years back and you have been my favorite artist ever since. Thank you for making these videos! Your art and imagination are truly inspirational

Thank YOU, for sharing those moments! You are such an inspiration!!💎

U always do a great job...

i admire your work

How big is the original painting of beyond shadows?? Painting is insane! Seriously so amazed it’s brings you right into that world.

Your work is such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing these process videos and your thoughts. Love your work!

I cant wait for the next one. This was amazing, you're my muse & I was so stoked to watch this. I wish you would put out a whole painting in real time, no fast motion. I'd watch you paint all day. 🙌🤙

I do love your art work

you are just absolutely amazing!!! I really like how you start from idea to reference schematic sketches and concepts to finish art.

I did not like octopus. I was afraid of them. But i love lemons. You have gave him such a sweet character.Therefore i love this octopus. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎨😌😍

Another awesome video, thanks for the tip on using grey under red, I've struggled for a while getting my red values where I want them!

Entrancing. Thank you!

I love the feeling of painting. It's wonderful.~~

I wish I could struggle as well as you. Thank you for the tips. Inspiring, as always!

your work is so beautiful, love the concepts , color saturation , details , everything. Really loving this video format too. Great to hear insights .

Wow, Greg. These videos are getting better all the time! Really fun to watch. This one reminded me of when my sister and I were little and our mom would make up these creature combinations and we would make up stories about them The two that I remember were the "paramunkamoo" and the "hippogiraffapine". Paramunkamoos were little and very fast, but if you could actually throw a handkerchief over them, you got 'em! hehe.

Amazing art. Been sharing your videos :)

Потрясающие идеи

i love your style 🤩🤩

You could prolly make a Badass Aloe/Octo-Plant; The way they grow would make for a good Octopus forsure! Thank you for sharing your amazing Genius, hands down my fav artist!!

love it

You’re painting style is awesome. 👌

Amazing job, as we expect!!!

I love your information nuggets so much and the pacing of the video is great it’s like we’re having a chat 👌🦑

I really enjoyed watching this. 🙂

People often ask me how I paint something.... there is no answer. It’s a gift. A muse guides us.

Always a pleasure to see your work. You seem like a patient person to answer people who ask, "why did you paint that?" I don't see myself as being that tolerant and I suppose it's a fault but, that question seems annoying. Keep up the fantastic work. I haven't seen the simkins transparent paint for sale at trekell

You're so talented.I wish I could afford to buy one.

🖤it. Thx for sharing. Ever inspirational💜❤

as always thanks for sharing my dude, cheers

Oh wow, so much detail. Can I ask how much time you have in just this one painting? Too funny, I love octopus too...so fun to draw or paint. I love your painting.

Mano simplesmente genial fantástico 👏👏👏

hey i Thought u were a graffiti artist from the way u paint but i had no idea :D how cool is that! amazing video btw & i love ur creature creations , thanks for sharing!

Obsessed with octopuses octopupuses octupuss… bro you’re walking on thin ice run😩😂😂😂 hahaha

Your soul is beautiful.

Had to write another comment, 119.5% thanks again for sharing

Love ur work

Tanta belleza

love your art! :D

you are the best bro 👌💪💪💪💪💪

when life leaves you sucked dry and barren, a video comes along to start the juices flowing once more. Thanks Greg.... I am off.

I laughed with my artsy fartsy friends about my wedding picture.....I started and stopped that thing until it was finally done after 35 yrs....good thing I had photos to prove we really looked like that! 😂

I wish I was this talented 😭

Thx a lot

hi.. tus trabajos son muy hermoso .-

Increíble

Yo Craola,Have you and MearOne ever collaborated or done anything mural wise or illustration wise? Y'all 2 are my Graff heroes!

💜💜💜💜

AmazinG ")

How can I find my own style ? it's hard. Yours definitely influences some of my drawings and it is truly inspirational but I'm trying to get away from using other people's illustrations as my starting point

Good day Greg🔥🤜💥🤛

Bro this is big .would you like to provide same tutorials ,mostry on lighting