Time-Lapse Custom Acrylic Painting Video of 'Is This Your Card?'

With a sleight of hand, the magician's drawn card disappears.
But it turns out this was no trick of cardistry, because the card has really vanished!
Through his adventures in the Outside, Jacob has learned that his abilities to go between the worlds, thanks to the gift of the ghosts, has given him quite a few new ways of having a little bit of fun at other peoples expense. These simple card tricks always leave people with jaws dropped, money lost and, and this time wouldn't be any different. His good friend Geron the tiger ferret (although he is really more of a weasel) waits just past the veil that separates our worlds and listens for the magic words, “Abra Cadabra”!
The hand-off occurs in a blink of an eye and the magic trick is a success!
Sometimes Jacob rewards Geron with old decks of cards to practice with. He always happily snatches these up of course and tests his skills with anyone that is curious enough to join him in a variety of card games. He is a trickster to the heart but wouldn’t hurt a fly. He just wants to play a good game of “Is This Your Card?”

"Is This Your Card?"
48"x60"
Acrylic on Canvas

-Greg "CRAOLA" Simkins
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[Ajax]

Every time I think wow that’s literally perfect there is nothing more he is going to do. He just keeps going and adding detail and contrast and makes it so much better. Unbelievable

[rachkershaw]

watching you translate your imagination onto canvas is extraordinary 👌

[ItwasKindryte]

you know, when I don't get absolutely crushed by the realization that my art will never be as good as yours, these are actually kinda inspirational and make me wanna draw things

[IIRISJOHANNA]

I love your paintings, and the music you give us to listen while you paint, it's always a lovely combination!

[patrickcharles]

It would be great if you created a book, or video, on textures....covering 50 or 100 different textures. A how-to covering feathers, rocks, clouds, ming china cats (lol), silver, gold and so on. The variety of textures is....wow. Thanks for sharing.

[farginargle]

Always a special moment when I get to watch a new video from you. Thanks Greg!

[corvusdelicti]

Love the epilogue. And to think it all started with a spray can.

[angelonegretto]

such an amazing era to live in, for the ones who love art...
having the opportunity to witness this precious masterpieces coming to life!
Simkins rocks!

[mikesmithsays]

I dont think i blinked the entire video. Awesome.

[fjeldfross]

Your paintings are showing the weirdest, most beautiful fantasy motives, but they are so incredibly... alive. One could believe to be able to touch or pet them. Feel how the fur and skin is moving, how they breathe, how to take the card from the little PandaPillar while he blinks slowly at you.
I am always in completely awe watching you create these worlds and creatures.
And always asking myself if I should try to learn from your vids or just burn my art stuff and be done with it.

written bevor watching the last part of the video.
worlds becoming alive, thats what it is, indeed.
Not burning my Art stuff, but using it

[lukebrock]

Ugh the way you make it all shine too just gets me every time😍

[inflexionart]

this is not a painting .. this is a journey .. it moves you .. it is brutal .. its art is admirable

[jennylawson]

The colors u used are extraordinary how they blend n build together. Along with all your incredible characters. I admire your work immensely

[dogloverjb]

one day your paintings will be in a museum....

[ivydior]

The panda caterpillar is the cutest thing ever. Great artwork as always!

[deshawnmorris]

I can't get enough of your art bro.

[leonarddavid]

Hi, very strong n excellent artiste, I appreciate a lot have a better health to you n your familly 4 a good continuation.

[alienated_maestro]

Your is the reason why you're my favorite artist

[savimoore]

Watching you paint is so peaceful.. getting lost in the fantastical worlds you create helps me escape from my own reality for a while; and I can’t thank you enough for that.
Smoking a blunt and watching you paint is one of my favorite escapes; you and Bob Ross ☺️

[georgeam]

Thanks for another beautiful masterpiece Master Gregg!!
Enjoyed Craola! ♠️♥️♦️♣️