Tagging the Subconscious, Surreal Worlds of Greg "Craola" Simkins

Have you ever wondered how your artistic style develops over time? Greg "Craola" Simpkins, a revered name in both graffiti circles and the painting industry, shares his fascinating journey from street art to creating surrealistic canvases. In this episode, we dive into how his distinctive style evolved, the nuances of balancing creativity in graffiti and painting, and practical insights for artists looking to merge different art forms. Simpkins will also present at the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Fest Academy, where he's set to share more of his creative process. Check out the Deep Dive on The Fireside Website: Don't miss Greg at the Richmond Tattoo and Arts Fest. Get your tickets below: Keep up with Greg Simkins at: Thanks to our sponsor Tattoo Trunk. Get 10% off your order with the code "FIRESIDE" Are you a beginning tattooer or an apprentice ? Click below Are you a seasoned tattoo vet who is stuck in a rut? click below Support us while buying the stuff you need at the links below! Get 10% off the Neuma 4 with code "Fireside" at checkout Get 10 % off all S8 Tattoo products with promo code "Fireside" Get 10% off your order from Raw Pigments with code "fireside" Up your Tattoo Business Management skills with TattooNow Exclusive! Sign up at the link below and get a personalized 1 on 1 business consultation with Gabe Ripley himself. Or Free access to the TattooNOW Business Roundtable if your not ready for a 1 on 1 but want to learn more Links for this episode: Keep up with us at: Jake's Instagram:

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Tagging the Subconscious, Surreal Worlds of Greg "Craola" Simkins is an episode from Fireside Tattoo Podcast by Jake Meeks.

This episode is 01:14:01 long.

This episode was published on Aug 20, 2025.

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