On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Thank you so much for the kind words, everybody - both in regards to the paintings and about the newborn!! The last month, to say the least, has been insane. Full of joy and wonderment, but insane.

That Clemente was really a lot of fun to do, and a bit of a different kind of image to tackle. In a way, I didn't want Clemente to be as much the focus as the texture of that Ebbets Field wall. To me, that's the most interesting part of the image. All of the impasto and texture doesn't translate super well in the photography, but in the original, I feel like it shines.

Honus was also an exercise in treating a surface differently than I normally try for. That moiré pattern drove me absolutely batsh!t - it was actually the part of the painting that gave me the most trouble. Convincingly duplicating it by hand is RREEAALLLYYYY tough to do, and I wasn't able to tackle it without a stencil. And then making sure it sat back as much as it needed to, and that the size of the dots (and spaces between) were sized correctly and even...just nutty. But I do hope that it translates well in the original and comes across as looking like the card.

Keith, I would love to do another raffle in the next few months or so, but I would be a little worried that I wore out my welcome in the last one. If there are enough people interested though, then we can definitely do another. I think it wouldn't even be for a set figure - I would just paint whatever size the combined raffle proceeds get me to. Or something like that.

If tickets went back down to $10 each, would you guys be interested?

Graig

[vthobby]

Craig,

I think I speak for a bunch of folks on here to say a resounding "Yes" to the $10 raffle idea. The thought of possibly winning a work of art from you for the cost of a scratch ticket well......makes me "itchy" and "scratchy" .

Thanks!

Mike

[iwantitiwinit]

Raffle baby raffle.

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Hope the summer's wrapped up nicely for everyone. The weather in Brooklyn is starting to cool down a little bit later on in the day, so it's starting to feel like the fall...which I guess means that baseball's almost over...boooooo.

Anywho, I just wanted to share stuff that I got back from the photographers this week, the majority of which were color studies. It was a pretty busy month as far as those were concerned.

The majority of them are spoken for, but there are still some of them available on eBay.

Hope you enjoy 'em!


Moses Fleetwood Walker, 1883


Eddie Plank, 1902



Christy Mathewson, 1912


Ty Cobb, 1915


Ty Cobb, 1916


Babe Ruth, 1918


Babe Ruth, 1919


Lou Gehrig, 1923


Babe Ruth, 1926


Lou Gehrig, 1937


Joe DiMaggio, 1939


Ted Williams, ca. 1941


Roy Campanella, 1948


Sandy Koufax, 1955


Mickey Mantle, 1956


Ernie Banks, 1957


Ernie Banks, 1957


Al Kaline, ca. 1960s

If any of you are interested in seeing color studies that are still available for sale, here's what's on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/graigkreindl...p2047675.l2562

And again, to avoid extra fees, I'm happy to sell them off of the site for $630 with shipping. If you're interested, just PM or email me (gkreindler@gmail.com).

As per usual, feel free to share any questions, problems, critiques or suggestions.

Thanks for checking it all out!

Graig

[Teamgluck]

They should induct you in the Hall of Fame Graig

[GKreindler]

Thanks, J. Though I think if that were to happen, their stock would plummet precipitously.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thank you so much for the kind words, everybody - both in regards to the paintings and about the newborn!! The last month, to say the least, has been insane. Full of joy and wonderment, but insane.

That Clemente was really a lot of fun to do, and a bit of a different kind of image to tackle. In a way, I didn't want Clemente to be as much the focus as the texture of that Ebbets Field wall. To me, that's the most interesting part of the image. All of the impasto and texture doesn't translate super well in the photography, but in the original, I feel like it shines.

Honus was also an exercise in treating a surface differently than I normally try for. That moiré pattern drove me absolutely batsh!t - it was actually the part of the painting that gave me the most trouble. Convincingly duplicating it by hand is RREEAALLLYYYY tough to do, and I wasn't able to tackle it without a stencil. And then making sure it sat back as much as it needed to, and that the size of the dots (and spaces between) were sized correctly and even...just nutty. But I do hope that it translates well in the original and comes across as looking like the card.

Keith, I would love to do another raffle in the next few months or so, but I would be a little worried that I wore out my welcome in the last one. If there are enough people interested though, then we can definitely do another. I think it wouldn't even be for a set figure - I would just paint whatever size the combined raffle proceeds get me to. Or something like that.

If tickets went back down to $10 each, would you guys be interested?

Graig

I just saw this post and I say...YES YES YES! to take part in another raffle would be great. Lets do this.

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Just wanted to wish everyone the happiest of holidays!

This thread needs some updatin', which I'm hoping to get to in the coming week or two.

I hope you're all doing well.

Graig

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Hey all,

Just wanted to wish everyone the happiest of holidays!

This thread needs some updatin', which I'm hoping to get to in the coming week or two.

I hope you're all doing well.

Graig

What's wrong with you? You post without showing us anything? What an attention wh😇re. That said, Merry Christmas and happy holidays Graig!

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

What's wrong with you? You post without showing us anything? What an attention wh😇re. That said, Merry Christmas and happy holidays Graig!

Maybe he's all painted out? Hope you are well Ben (*you too Graig)....and Happy Holidays to everyone!!

[Mark70Z]

I'd LOVE to see a Brooksie... The '66 WS painting is incredible, but a classic portrait of "Mr. Impossible" would be awesome.

Man, those color studies are very nice. I especially like the Williams, Banks (straight on), Mathewson and the Campy.

Merry Christmas to all by the way!

[Joe_G.]

This is a double post for me, having already posted it to the baseball card side, but it probably belongs here more than anywhere . . .

I have been thrilled to have Graig Kreindler work his magic on the most beloved Detroit Wolverine, Charlie Bennett. Charlie was one of two players to play every year of the Wolves existence (1881-1888; Ned Hanlon being the other) and the city was proud to have one of the game’s best in Detroit. During his early years, Charlie would lead the team in most offensive categories and throughout his career lead the whole League in defensive categories, recognized as the best defensive catcher of his time. Charlie’s popularity would extend well beyond his playing days when he returned to Detroit after a train accident took both of his legs and cut his career short (January 10th, 1894). When the Western League Detroit Tigers brought baseball back to Detroit in 1896 the new ball park, by popular vote, would be named Bennett Park. The Tigers would graduate from Western League to American League in 1901 and Bennett Park remained their home through the 1911 season when owner Frank Navin built a new larger stadium with his own namesake. Bennett Park would see some outstanding Tiger teams (1907-1909 AL Champs) and Charlie remained a fixture on the Detroit baseball scene, catching the first pitch of every home opener from 1896 through 1926 (excluding 1898 due to sickness). He was often joined by his close friends and old teammates, Sam Thompson and Lady Baldwin. Bennett would pass November 1926.

The 12”x16” oil painting is based on a portrait of Charlie taken by Tomlinson Studio on April 27th, 1886. The painting was put on hold half-finished for the better part of a year as we tried to confirm the proper colors. Everything was painted in high confidence with possible exception to the “DETROIT” lettering which is likely accurate in red for the “away” 1886 uniform Charlie is wearing. Several references were found and documented on Craig Brown’s “Threads of Our Game” site (fantastic resource for early baseball jersey renditions). Here is the entry for the 1886 Detroit uniforms.

The painting is impressive in person; my cell phone camera doesn’t do it justice. I’ve also attached the cabinet photo it is based on.

Thank you Graig Kreindler!