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GrayGhost 05-18-2010 02:10 PM

I had Matzoh ball soup once, and the best Creamy Tomato Basil extant last night..haha. :):)

yanks12025 05-18-2010 02:39 PM

Graig,
How long does it take you to just draw the photos out.

GKreindler 05-18-2010 03:33 PM

Brian, thank you SO much. You're always welcome in!

Brock, it really varies with the sizes and complexities and all. The smaller portrait shots are only a few hours, but as we get larger and larger, they can take up to a week to get just right. And that can even be with gridding it all off. It's actually my least favorite part of the process, as I just want to get to the painting!

Lordstan 05-18-2010 03:37 PM

Aha!
 
Graig,
I figured your answer would be something like that.
Though I do agree with terjung, you see things in a different way than the rest of us. Or perhaps it's just that you can put to words why people feel they way they do about specific works of paintings.
I think most of us don't specifically identify light/shade as the reason we like a painting. Most just say it looks realistic or use some other adjective without identfying that the control of light is the reason it looks the way it does.

Again, great stuff buddy.

Ben,
Cut Graig some slack, after all he is a painter, not a writer.
Perhaps he could loathe you....Is that better?

Mark

perezfan 05-18-2010 08:48 PM

I'm still waiting to hear why that little guy in the upper-right is leaning at a 45 degree angle. I keep reading and reading (and there's no explanation) :mad:

Graig, please clarify and try to put more effort into your replies.

Just kidding of course... this is the greatest thread in the whole forum, IMO and you can add me to the list of awe-struck admirers. Thanks so much for your incredibly insightful responses and for sharing your amazingly beautiful work!

Kawika 05-18-2010 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Forever Young (Post 809001)
Graig, what the heck is that guy doing in the upper right at close to a 45 degree angle??

It is Tiger Woods fleeing a horde of enraged bloggers.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_...ball/bobby.jpg

GKreindler 05-18-2010 10:51 PM

:D :D

The word 'succinct' is not in my vocabulary!!

I'm pretty sure that the guy in the right hand corner is pulling at some sort of barrier, perhaps a rope or something. I know it's hard to tell in the scan I provided, but that crowd in the foreground is actually being held back by a similar rope. For some reason, I haven't been able to upload anything to Photobucket for a few days, so I can't show a detail right now. Once I figure it out, I'll post a bigger shot.

Though, I do like that banner, David - who knew that Bobby Jones was a pimp?!

And Mark, that's kind of what it comes down to. It's weird that I see the world in the way that I do. Well, maybe not weird, but you know what I mean. I just can't not dissect every bit of information I have in front of me. And I know that most of it comes from going to art school and all, especially considering the teachers I had there. But yeah, it just seems like I'm always drawn to the way light falls on things. And that doesn't have to be bright light or anything, but just the concept of it in general.

I guess that's why I paint the way I paint. Someone like Ron Stark might paint the way he paints for a completely different reason, and the same goes for Purdom, Neiman and the like. And by no means is that a bad thing, it's just that different things inspire us to create what we do. I think that's really the true meaning of the word 'style' when it comes to painting. It's not necessarily what school of rules you follow, it's what inspires you to get up and paint in the first place.

Alright, I'm really shutting up now. Succinct! Succinct! Succinct!!

whitehse 05-18-2010 10:59 PM

Graig....Will you be at the national in Baltimore this year???

GKreindler 05-18-2010 11:08 PM

Hey Andrew! I will be at the National this year, though I won't have a booth. I plan on going for the majority of it to look around. And of course, hang out with some good people.

But yeah, I wasn't able to do much for inventory this year, as I've been super backed up with commissions. But, we are shooting for next year, I think. The only event happening in the near future (that I'm aware of) is a talk I'll be giving at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA over July 4th weekend.

whitehse 05-20-2010 11:26 AM

Thats too bad. I was looking forward to seeing your work at the National up close. Well I guess thats something I have to look forward to at the next National which will be in Chicago I believe. Since that is my hometown I will make sure I make that one!!

Keep up the great work!! You do amazing stuff!

GKreindler 05-20-2010 11:37 AM

Thanks for the compliments, Andrew! I'm sorry we're not setting up shop there this year, as I really enjoyed the experience in Cleveland. I might actually have a painting or two to drop off with clients at the show though, so you're most likely welcome to see those if they make the trip to Baltimore.

And really, if next years show is in Chicago, I couldn't see us not being there. Out of all of the cities they've had it in, Chi-town has to have one of the richest art cultures, something that my agent can't say 'no' to. He's definitely been to hundreds of art expos and conventions there over the years, and he's had nothing but wonderful things to say about it.

tiger8mush 06-26-2010 12:36 PM

Graig, how about an update!

Also, by any chance, will you be 1) attending the National (Baltimore, in August) and 2) bringing any pieces w/u to the National?

Rob
:)

whitehse 06-26-2010 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger8mush (Post 819427)
Graig, how about an update!

Also, by any chance, will you be 1) attending the National (Baltimore, in August) and 2) bringing any pieces w/u to the National?

Rob
:)

See my question above and his response. I am disappointed that he wont be at the national this year!

GKreindler 06-28-2010 03:14 PM

Hey Rob,

Thanks for the shout-out!

I just got these two back from the photographer. The first image is of Bob Feller after pitching a one-hitter against the Red Sox on July 31, 1946. That one measures 28" x 30".

The second image should be pretty familiar, I hope. It measures at 22" x 28".

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...One-Hitter.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...y_2_Dugout.jpg

I have another painting that should be coming back soon too, as well as a few works in progress. Aside from starting some of the commissions for board members, I have these going on - and as usual, please excuse the poor photography:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/DSCN2722.jpg

Jackie stealing home against the Phillies, July 2, 1950. It's got a long ways to go, but it's starting to get there! It's a nice size at 24" x 32", and if some of you remember, was in progress at the National last year.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/DSCN2727.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/DSCN2728.jpg

Ty Cobb batting against the White Sox on Opening Day, April 14, 1908 in Chicago's South Side Grounds. Cobb went 3-5 with a homer, but the Sox ended up with the victory. This bad boy's going to worked on a lot this week, and at 40" x 62", is quite the undertaking.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/DSCN2723.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/DSCN2724.jpg

At 30" x 70", this is Mickey Mantle during a mid September game of his rookie year. Facing Feller and the Indians on that September 16 contest, the Yanks came up on top and took over first place for good.

Regarding the National, I won't be there exhibiting this year unfortunately. However, I do know that Dean has plans to work something out for the Chicago version next year, which I think will be another wonderful opportunity. Man, I just had so much fun last year.

Though, I will actually be in attendance at the National on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but only as a spectator. I'm really hoping that I can purchase some nice photos for future paintings and basically look around a lot (I feel like I didn't really get the chance last year). I know that I already have plans to meet up with some of you again, so I'm super stoked!!! I may bring a painting or two down there, but I don't even know if it would make it past the hotel doors. I guess it all depends on what I can fit into the car, and what people actually want to see. I guess if you're dying to see something in person, let me know and we'll see if I can work it out.

This weekend, if you guys are in the Massachusetts area, I'll be giving a talk at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge on Saturday. It's their annual celebration of the National game and they've been kind enough to give me some time to make a fool of myself. So, if you want to come on by, bring some tomatoes!

Hope y'all dig it!

Graig

Kawika 06-28-2010 04:39 PM

Graig: You are not human.

Jay Wolt 06-28-2010 04:46 PM

Fantastic! You are gifted

GKreindler 06-28-2010 05:42 PM

Thanks, guys.

And David, if I'm not human, why couldn't I have been made taller??

:)

Kawika 06-28-2010 05:53 PM

Graig: Being tall is not all it's cracked up to be.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_...tandMidget.jpg

JasonL 06-28-2010 07:57 PM

David, which one
 
of the three is you again?
:D

PS - very nice work, Graig, as usual.

Forever Young 06-28-2010 09:07 PM

Graig,
What is it with you? Can't you just tip your cap and say thank you?
http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a...aedelEddie.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKreindler (Post 819940)
Thanks, guys.

And David, if I'm not human, why couldn't I have been made taller??

:)


GKreindler 06-28-2010 11:05 PM

:D

GKreindler 07-02-2010 10:07 AM

Hey all,

Just wanted to wish y'all a happy 4th, as I'll be in Stockbridge, MA for the Norman Rockwell thing.

If any of you happen to be in the area on Saturday and want to check it out, you can get more info here:

http://www.nrm.org/2010/06/play-ball...ican-festival/

I'll be going on at around 2 PM, I think.

Either way, everyone stay safe this weekend!

Graig

milkit1 07-02-2010 04:42 PM

post the cobb pic AS SOON AS YOUR DONE. thats great! If I wasnt such a cheapskate Id buy that in a second :)

GKreindler 07-14-2010 08:02 PM

Hey guys!!

Check out this cool baseball art article from MLB.com, which I'm lucky enough to be featured in.

http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

What's interesting is that under the first gallery, my work comes right after Rockwell's in the pecking order. Whoa. Now that's humbling.

Also, jut got this guy back from the photographers - my father's birthday present. Always the Mantle fan, I figured it was the perfect image for him.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...NE20103225.jpg

Thanks for looking!

Graig

magic1313 07-14-2010 08:15 PM

Your work is truly impressive. I wish I was able to afford it.

Do you have a book of your various work. I certainly would be interested in a coffee table book.

GKreindler 07-15-2010 10:12 AM

Thanks for the compliments, Magic1313!

I don't have a book of my work yet, though I know my agent has been in talks with various publishers in the hopes that we can get something going at some point. In the end, I might just need to keep painting to get as many images done as possible.

Though, when I get anymore information, you guys will definitely be some of the first to know!

jacksons 07-15-2010 11:21 AM

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Graig - congrats on your inclusion in the slideshow!

I've included a screenshot for everyone else.

Can't say that I'm surprised, though!

P.S. - would love to see the look on your father's face when he opens that one - truly one of your best, Graig. Just awesome!

thekingofclout 07-18-2010 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKreindler (Post 823139)
Hey guys!!

Check out this cool baseball art article from MLB.com, which I'm lucky enough to be featured in.

http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...=.jsp&c_id=mlb

"Luck" had nothing to do with it Graig.

GKreindler 07-18-2010 03:37 PM

Oh, Jimmy...

And thanks so much for posting that screen-cap, Jacksons!

GKreindler 08-03-2010 07:28 PM

Hey all,

Just wanted to let you know that I'll be at the National on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, if anyone wants to meet up. I'm bringing down two works in progress, one of which is for a client - Ben (ForeverYoung). The paintings will probably spend most of their time in the hotel, but if anyone wants me to show 'em, let me know. Either way, I'm sure we'll all be hanging out a bit down there, so it would be wonderful to meet some other Net54ers.

PM me if you want to get in touch...

Graig

GKreindler 08-26-2010 04:04 PM

Hey all,

Here's the latest!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...8_April_14.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._April_142.jpg

The painting illustrates Ty Cobb on April 14, 1908 - Opening Day. The Tigers were in Chicago that hazy and oddly warm afternoon, and though they lost to the locals 15-8, Cobb went 3-5 - one of his hits being a homer (the depicted) into the right field bleachers, which was certainly a rarity at the South Side Park. Obviously a good start for the Georgian, he was on his way to making the $800 promised to him by owner Frank Navin if he hit over .300 for the season. That was, of course, to complement his 'outlandish' $4000 salary.

At 40" x 62", this guy was a commission, and now that I'm officially moved into my new apartment and unpacked (for the most part), I can get going on some of the other commissions from you board members - I'm sure you know who you are.

Anyways, hope you dig it. As always, any comments are welcome!

Thanks,

Graig

jacksons 08-26-2010 06:53 PM

Looks sweet, Graig. Your paintings bring these old one-dimensional photographs to life.

Thanks for sharing, as always.

What a flat swing plane he had with that back elbow so low.

perezfan 08-27-2010 10:31 AM

Another beauty.... really enables you to feel what it must have been like to be there. I love that backdrop with the ultra-high upper deck.

One of your very best, Graig. Thanks so much for posting.

milkit1 08-27-2010 11:18 AM

im impressed by the bystanders and crowd. Thats the tough thing about baseball painting is inevitably you have to paint a crowd. Great job!
Now Im officially two compliments away from my free painting graig! :)

GKreindler 08-27-2010 01:48 PM

Oh, Sean. :)

Thanks for the compliments, guys.

Cobb really did seem to have a great swing. I found it interesting how his hands were so together in this image, unlike a lot of other shots we see of him, with his hands so far apart. I guess it makes sense that he hit the ball over the rightfield fence.

And man, that crowd was a b*tch. There was a lot going on there and since it was so crowded, it was a little hard to create the depth of field I was looking for. Having the stands in there definitely helped a bit, as the structure right behind Cobb's head ends up being much cooler in temperature than what's above the heads of the catcher and umpire. The former really sits back the way it should, as when objects go back in space, they tend to get a little cooler in temperature and for the most part, lighter. But anyways, that structure was absolutely crucial for this painting to have any sort of dimension whatsoever.

GKreindler 09-07-2010 11:21 PM

Hey all,

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

I took the time to take a break from commission stuff and work on some smaller portraits for the inventory, as well as to get the juices flowing in the new apartment. Or something.

These are only a few hours in each, so none of them are done. The 9" x 12" Gehrig is probably the closest to completion, though I need to get more work on the mezzanine level, as well as soften some edges and some minor details (buttons!). Apparently, this one is already spoken for.

The second is a seldom-seen Conlon shot of DiMaggio. I believe it's from '36 or '37, judging from his face. The light captured in the photograph seems a little big flat and devoid of punch, so I'm trying to exaggerate that a bit. Obviously, this 9" x 12"s not there yet, either.

The least finished is the 11" x 14" of Home Run Baker. I've always adored the image it came from and I finally thought I'd give it a shot. The man looks like a friggin' ghost. I hope I can pull it off in the end.

Anywho, questions, comments and crits are always welcomed! And as usual, excuse the sh*tty photography - one day, I'll get that right.

Thanks for checking back!

Graig

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/Gehrig-1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...DiMaggio-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...dler/Baker.jpg

Forever Young 09-07-2010 11:29 PM

I don't think hr baker looks like a ghost at all! You are HORRIBLE!!! BOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKreindler (Post 835011)
Hey all,

Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

I took the time to take a break from commission stuff and work on some smaller portraits for the inventory, as well as to get the juices flowing in the new apartment. Or something.

These are only a few hours in each, so none of them are done. The 9" x 12" Gehrig is probably the closest to completion, though I need to get more work on the mezzanine level, as well as soften some edges and some minor details (buttons!). Apparently, this one is already spoken for.

The second is a seldom-seen Conlon shot of DiMaggio. I believe it's from '36 or '37, judging from his face. The light captured in the photograph seems a little big flat and devoid of punch, so I'm trying to exaggerate that a bit. Obviously, this 9" x 12"s not there yet, either.

The least finished is the 11" x 14" of Home Run Baker. I've always adored the image it came from and I finally thought I'd give it a shot. The man looks like a friggin' ghost. I hope I can pull it off in the end.

Anywho, questions, comments and crits are always welcomed! And as usual, excuse the sh*tty photography - one day, I'll get that right.

Thanks for checking back!

Graig

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/Gehrig-1.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...DiMaggio-2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...dler/Baker.jpg


PhilNap 09-07-2010 11:32 PM

Mezzanine and Buttons????
 
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Is the light OK in that new Studio of yours???

danc 09-07-2010 11:53 PM

I prefer Leon Wolf. His attention to details is far more precise, and he doesn't come on Boards fishing for prospective buyers.

DanC

P.S Did you give Baker, Shoeless Joe's ears?

nebboy 09-08-2010 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danc (Post 835019)
I prefer Leon Wolf. His attention to details is far more precise, and he doesn't come on Boards fishing for prospective buyers.

Dan

I think you miss the point that it is US that wants to see his work and request updates to his work. Also paintings in my view need to have a painterly quality not just a strick copy of a photo. The use of color, and the brush stroke make this style of painting.

But we all get to like what we like when it come to art.

jacksons 09-08-2010 08:30 AM

Nebboy -

This is just a guess, but based on Dan C's profile picture, I believe his post was in jest.

Looks to me like he's a fan of Graig's work.

danc 09-08-2010 09:16 PM

Yes, Jacksons is correct. It was in pure jest, and my avatar is that of the brilliant young painter.

DanC

Forever Young 09-08-2010 10:26 PM

What a horrible joke to play on all these fine net54 goers. You should be ashamed of yourself. I am glad that you have embraced the Graig though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by danc (Post 835203)
Yes, Jacksons is correct. It was in pure jest, and my avatar is that of the brilliant young painter.

DanC


danc 09-09-2010 10:17 PM

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I went to Maryland and witnessed Forever Young getting crabs.

DanC

Peter Griffin and Frank Baker

GKreindler 09-10-2010 12:19 AM

:D

GKreindler 10-01-2010 12:16 PM

Hey guys,

Here are completed shots of the Gehrig and Baker paintings. Additionally, I don't remember if I posted the Foxx or not, as I just had it photographed. They also need some touching up in Photoshop to make sure the colors are where they need to be.

Either way, hope y'all dig 'em!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...7_Portrait.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...Baker_1913.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...3_Portrait.jpg


Graig

danc 10-06-2010 05:11 PM

I enjoyed the Mel Ott (inside joke). Great work as always Graig. The Baker came out really nice.

DanC

perezfan 10-06-2010 06:25 PM

+1

They're all wonderful, but I especially love the Baker.

GKreindler 10-06-2010 10:16 PM

Thanks so much, Dan and Mark!

I'm pretty fond of that Baker image - I think that stare is absolutely striking. I would even say it's on par with the Conlon Mathewson image. Haunting!

Graig

PhilNap 10-06-2010 10:47 PM

Haunting is right. That Baker belongs on the wall of a mansion in a Scooby Doo cartoon. I saw it in person and I think his eyes may have shifted. Good work Graig but don't go gettin' a swelled head or I'll start hurling more tomatos.


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