A lime Octopus is "Reunited" with his beloved Friend in this custom time-lapse painting
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Do you remember what life was like before the lockdown and before the words and phrases “quarantine", "social distancing", "COVID-19”, and before the poorly named “Corona Virus” was a part of our everyday conversation? Do you remember backyard gatherings, getting together with family, friends, and meeting new friends over some BBQ and good conversation without worrying if someone was closer than 6 feet away and wasn’t wearing a mask? I call this painting “Reunited” as a satirical, yearning look behind us at those backyard parties where the only "Corona" talked about was the cold refreshing one with its partner in crime, "the lime" nestled refreshingly in it. I look forward to a future where this can be the case again and we don’t have to be concerned about the large gathering and the Corona and lime will get back its reputation as a symbol of vacation, relaxation, hanging out with friends, and escape from the daily routine. Obviously, we need to do our part in stomping this virus out for the time being, but always with the goal in mind of bringing back the “good old days”.
We live in the strangest of times...historical times...times that we will all grow from and be stronger as we educate ourselves and reflect on the past and the mistakes we’ve made in society, and teach our kids not to repeat them. I conceived this piece at the beginning of the lockdown and proceeded to paint it once I had the drawing perfected towards the second month of quarantine. When the protests began in response to the treatment and murder of George Floyd and all the other lives of black men and women taken so cruelly and early, the historical nature of this time really became ultra-real. I felt like this piece that had made so much sense at the time, had already become outdated. Yet, looking at it now that it has finally been photographed, I know that I have to share it.
Like most of my pieces, I get inspired by what is going on in everyday life and run it through my pop surrealist, story-telling, “Craola-fying” filters. I am inspired by the momentum of change we see in support of our black brothers and sisters - the sketches are forming and the ideas are beginning to flow from there as well. I look forward to seeing the artwork that is going to surface from these times and am excited to see what artists have pulled off so far. I am also hopeful that the world my kids grow up in (and their kids) will be the least racially divided that we have known for ages. I want them to celebrate their beautiful differences, break bread together, enjoy backyard BBQs together, have a Corona with lime together, make art together, cure diseases together, and love one another. As a graffiti artist for the majority of my life and even before that, being raised by great parents, our lifestyle has always been all-inclusive, but that being said, I know that I have gotten the “privilege pass” handed to me on many occasions and could never fully understand the effects of systemic racism and the feelings that go along with having to look over your shoulder EVERYWHERE you go. It hurts me to the core seeing my friends of different ethnicities go through those struggles with fear and an unjust system that was slanted against them from the start. I’ve said it before and will say it again, our young generation growing up in this now and the future ones will set the tide in the right direction as long as they “love their neighbors (that means everybody) as much as they love themselves”.
“Reunited”
36” x 60”
Acrylic on canvas
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It's impressive how you paint transparent glass with liquid inside it. The green bug is also cool.
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What in THE WORLD can I say after watching this video???????? THANK YOU, GREG💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I could watch you paint forever. It’s so mesmerizing to watch all those details and characters come to life🙌🏽
The time ,effort ,skill and passion that you dedicated to this masterpiece is unsurpassed.👍👍👍
Having patience is a true virtue... Simkins is one of the top artist I have seen in the past 20yrs. Always enjoy watching his process 😁👍🏿 Superb artistry as always 🙏🏿
spectacular. It's so beautiful I didn't know what to write, you're such a dreamer
Absolutely fantastic!!!
Thank you so much, for letting us watch, you are amazing, I have learned so much watching you ❤🙏
What are the odds, some of my favorite painters giving each other Shoutouts @Andrew Tischler! I am very thankful that you made it to where you are because I thoroughly believe you to be one of the most inspirational imaginative artists out there. Thank you for creating and posting content like this. You are a huge inspiration to me and many others. Peace and love from Minneapolis.
Ugh green is honestly my favorite color because of marvels such as these lol. The whimsical, the mystical, the mesmerizing Craola! 💪🏽🔥🎺
Pretty amazing. I like your work as because it looks a painting, art.. not a photo shop print. The hours of work gone in.. Incredible!!!!
Again...wow 😲 just absolutely stunning x
As if the painting weren't beautiful enough, your words are so moving. I hope for a brighter future, too. People deserve to be accepted and treated fairly. As people *should* be learning from the pandemic, we're all in this together.
Thank you Greg. Another masterpiece you've shared with us. So amazing to watch you work , I would love to be in a workshop with you , to learn how you create such textures. You're truly inspiring!!
That’s so impressive and fantastic artwork! Superb! ☺️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Stay awesome and God bless.🙏🏻
Lime-opus! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 absolutely phenomenal!
Boy can you paint! Craftsmanship and a huge fantasy... i’m jalous!❤️
🤯🤤thank you for sharing your artwork
One of the true art gods.
Geniaal ! Bien hecho, gracias por el video. 👍👍
It blows my mind how much detail you put in you work! Love watching ❤
Why am I so amazed every time, you never disappoint. Oh to have a fraction of that talent. Happy St. Patrick's Day ☘💚☘
Magical 👍👍👍
So creative and beautiful.Thank you.
Many thanks to people like you who choose to use your gifts to make the world a more magical place.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
If I ever fall bass ackwards into a pile of cash I think one of the first things I would do is commission an original piece of your work. Every time I watch one of your videos I am in awe! Thank you for showing us your crazy little world.
Your artwork blows my mind!! 🤯🤩🙌🏻 thank you for sharing your beautiful talent!
СУПЕР, СУПЕР 😃👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼
Fantastic! So much joy in this
Such an amazing painting, I love the depth you went into and how long the video was. Great message, I can't wait for those days either!
Is a great pleasure watching you working on that beautiful piece. is delighted to my eyes
I cant stop watch your videos...i love your style
Beautiful👍
J'aime énormément le style !quel talent ! ouahhhhh !🤩
I knew you were special the moment I finished reading the description and saw your finished creation. Sir you are a blessed and loving person. God bless you and your family in abundance graces. And your art is amazing brings joy to me!
I could, and have, watched you paint for hours. So extraordinary 😊
There’s something about an octopus that intrigues me 🙂❤️
Well this was super interesting and enjoyable not to mention you’ve got mad crazy skills with a paintbrush
I really enjoy watching your work. Helps me to be more creative when it comes to my own personal work! 👍🏿🔥
Your art is amazing, incredible and how I wish I could paint like you . I love your attention to detail . Owning a piece of your art is one of my dreams. In centuries to come you will be seen as one of the masters of art. I think you are a master already .
por casualidad ,he visto este video y me he dicho voy a verlo ......no tengo palabras es algo magico el poder hacer lo que tu haces , de verdad ver cada pincelada ,una tras otra ver en lo que va convirtiendose es ipnotizante , me encanta estoy segura que aprendere cosas nuevas viendote pintar
Eres un gran artista. Gracias👌
I love this so much, absolutely incredible!
I've seen this video 3 times and I plan to see it 3 more times, or more! The brushstrokes, Veladura, and the textures that your knife brush produces are fascinating. Your mastery over the drying of the paint....wow!
Incredible artwork!!!
man, your paintings are insane!!! wow! keep up the good work
So crazy good! Makes me just smile!
Thats beautyfull ❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely amazing artwork I can’t get enough
Thanks again brother,totally mesmerising to watch as usual👌
Phenomenal!
Amazing art work...wow...
Sin duda, eres un gran ARTISTA👍👍👏👏🤝🤝✌✌
Toujours aussi fort! Quel talent! Vous ne parlez peut être français mais ce n'est pas grave, je tiens à faire ce commentaire pour vous dire que vous êtes vraiment incroyable. Quelle technique!
Honored to be able to cop a AP framer print off this artist this is one of the most important pieces imo that hes done given the fact that it's based off this pandemic. If you can go and cop if they are still avail. Trust!!
@GregSimkinsArt
4 жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏
I’m so flippin excited for this vid to drop. I love the octo series🥰🥰🥰
your art enabled to awaken again my inner creativity as an artist,,thanks for your inspiring pieces of art man..Greatworks..
Outstanding the green is so bright and vibrant🍏💖
You are one of my favourite artist!!!
Truly a gifted artist!!!!!!!
This superb talent astounds me!🌅
This is so beautiful!
I never use the word "genius" but I'm going to have to pull it out of mothballs and hand it to you here! Your imagination is incredible and your technique is amazing! I have been painting since I was a small girl, I'm 71 now and you inspire me to paint again! Thank you for this beautiful painting... not to exclude your others....Kathy
@GregSimkinsArt
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you Kathy :)
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 B E A U T I F U L ! ! ! ! !
that was awesome watching you paint. Your art is extraordinary !
Sweet. Thx! Looking forward to catching it. Strange times forsure.💚
never ceases to make me smile , seeing through your eyes ,
As always ..Amazing work ,beautiful paintings done with you incredible talent ,Always fresh ,bright and breathtaking to look at and to watch coming to life..Hope you are all well and safe 😀
Arte, pintura y una coronita con limón 🍋🍺
WOW!!😍
I have no words to describe how beautiful this is the colors, textures, emotion it gives.. You and your drawings are equally amazing!
Amazing! You are inspirational :D
Your reflection and shadow work is incredible... congrats on another STUNNING piece! xoxo
You speak volumes with all your talents
Excellent.
I love your art. Amazing detail + imagination..! You are a true inspiration to the art community & world. Thank you for sharing your videos, technique, resources & most of all creativity.!
Superb, a lime octopus, now why didn't I think of that???!!?
I’m speechless! Amazing artwork.
Amazing art work as usual 👍🏾
Very Nice!
Pure talent in the skillful hands of an artistic imagination..... GOLD
I love this Guy!
I love your details!!! Everything is gorgeous!!
WoOoooOooWw..
I am in awe of your amazing talent! Outstanding is an understatement!
Simply spectacular friend! I think many painters in the world are learning from you! Greetings from Portugal!
thank you again! wonderful as always.
C'est super beau 🥰
Amazing. I could watch this for days.
Just Speechless !
I can't even comprehend this. Impressive!
It's fascinating to watch, beautiful !
Vous êtes un artiste fabuleux!! Merci féerique fantastique , magnifiqueI! J'adore votre univers et vos oeuvres.!
Sumptuously ☺️👍
The art is beautiful and the music compliments it. Fantastic work...
I'm stopping this at 11 minutes in to pause and say you're magical!
Прекрасная стилистика Дали и мастерское написание полотен.
I love your work.!!!! Tnks
Simply phenomenal