On the easel...

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by stlcardinalsfan

Well... I think a few people liked your painting well enough to bid on it...

LOL...So much for getting a Kreindler on the cheap!

The new paintings are once again.....unbelievable!

[GKreindler]

Hey all!!

Just wanted to reach out and wish everyone a very Happy Holidays. I also realized that I hadn't responded to your wonderful comments on the last two paintings - sorry about that!!

Things in the studio have been pretty darn crazy, as I've been working on this guy:



It's big - 48" x 84". Those of you who know me personally can attest that it's about 5 times my size. And, it's almost there. Some lines do need to be sweetened and straightened, and they're a couple of minor details here and there. But man, I'm gonna be thrilled to get this thing out of my studio. It's really only big enough for one of us.

Anywho, hopefully everyone's keeping warm, are with friends and family, and will be opening up some nice packages with want-list items therein.

As per usual, thank you SO much for all of your support and love.

Graig

[milkit1]

good lord man! before long youll be painting buildings! Hope your not scared of heights!

skyscraper.jpg

[GKreindler]

Sean,

Heights + Graig = FAIL.

I'm not a fan. Well, I mean, if I'm in a building or something, I'm fine. But if I were up there like the Men at Lunch photo, I wouldn't be a happy camper.

Since I'm short, I guess I just have a low center of gravity?

Graig

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, that's amazing!
So much content to absorb & admire.
Can't wait to see what you have in store for the new year.

[Runscott]

Graig, I think you are actually getting better (which I thought would be impossible). A lot of the paintings you see of vintage players, just don't quite capture the 'person'. That photo of Ruth shows the same magic that guys like Conlon and Burke possessed - you don't see it often in painters.

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Andrew. If I can't get rid of it, I'll send it right over!

Scott, I really appreciate that sentiment. With every single painting, I really do try to make it better than the last. Most times, I don't know how and even then, it can be intangible stuff. But it really is one of the most important things in the world to me when it comes to my work. So, if you think that I've gotten better over the years, for serious, thank you for saying so.

Graig

[Lordstan]

Graig,
It's been a while since we spoke, but you have been one busy beaver!

I like the Ruth, but am blown away by the Young and the Gehrig retirement day paintings.

I must echo Scott, in that you are getting better. I don't know how or why specifically, but you just crank out one masterpiece after another. It has been, and will continue to be, my honor to know you and to watch your evolution and growth.

Just WOW!

Have great holidays and a fantastic new year.
Best,
Mark

[horzverti]

I think I just awoke from a daydream. I was scrolling down this thread...and then I saw the Lou Gehrig Day piece. I'm not sure how long I was lost in the detail of it. My eyes kept returning to the reflections on the trophies. I had to keep reminding myself that I was viewing a painting. Absolutely stunning Graig! I'd like to see the setting into which this one will be placed.

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much Jay - I hope whatever's in store is a good thing!!

Curt, that's incredibly nice of you to say. Thank you so much! I'm wondering where the Gehrig is gonna be hung myself. It actually wasn't a commission or anything, as my agent wanted it done on spec. No matter where it hangs, I just hope that in the end, it looks the way it should. Which I guess is really up to me. Right now, I won't lie, I just want the thing out of my apartment - it's beyond huge!!

Graig

[sdkammeyer]

Graig,
You are living proof that there is a "Higher Power". You have such an amazing gift.

Truly stunning.

[GKreindler]

Whoa, Steve. Thank you. For serious.

[bryanshaw]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

Graig,
You are living proof that there is a "Higher Power". You have such an amazing gift.

Truly stunning.

Well said Steve

Graig, these are amazing! Very Very impressive.

[MVSNYC]

Graig- truly amazing work, so much depth & emotion captured.

Question- why do you have such "mixed emotions" about your work hitting the auction block? to me, it's an amazing nod to your talent, and very thrilling to see during your lifetime...most artists don't see their work go to auction while their alive. enjoy it, embrace it, savor it.

Best-
Michael

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thanks so much Jay - I hope whatever's in store is a good thing!!

Curt, that's incredibly nice of you to say. Thank you so much! I'm wondering where the Gehrig is gonna be hung myself. It actually wasn't a commission or anything, as my agent wanted it done on spec. No matter where it hangs, I just hope that in the end, it looks the way it should. Which I guess is really up to me. Right now, I won't lie, I just want the thing out of my apartment - it's beyond huge!!

Graig

If you need to get rid of it I would be more than happy to provide it a good home.

Your work is beyond belief!!