My Kreindler project

[yanks12025]

Were you buying a bigger size. Cause I think the size of the raffle is big enough for a portrait, I remember them saying something about this.

[effe]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Were you buying a bigger size. Cause I think the size of the raffle is big enough for a portrait, I remember them saying something about this.

I thought of that as I was posting them this morning. I kind of figured that would eliminate the Aaron jumping photo, but based on my brief correspondence with Graig, I think the Aaron on knee photo would work. Plus it has Milwaukee County Stadium in the backdrop.

[gregr2]

My 2 cents, I think the Aaron on his knee would work great for this project.

[mark evans]

If you decide to go for a portrait, you might consider a painting of his 1958 Topps card. The bright green background, I should think, would be quite striking. Plus, you get Braves logo, etc., not to mention his name for viewing guests who don't know baseball.

[billyb]

Effe,
I am so glad you are sharing this process with everyone, as for many of us, it is a learning experience of what we can and cannot get done. (size matters).
Future winners will have a better idea of the whole process, from this point to completion.
Congratulations again, and, I like Aaron kneeling also.

Bill

Maybe with this we can lure you to the photographic side.

[CW]

That's pretty funny... the Aaron kneeling and the shot of him jumping at the fence were my two favorites as well.

While the jumping shot wouldn't work in this size, as mentioned, I'd also go with the Aaron kneeling. I'd imagine Graig would have a blast with it, too, as he'd have the stadium to "play" with in the background, and he'd have the added challenge capturing the sunlight from the photo.

[baseball tourist]

I love the two Aaron choices too. You can't go wrong if you choose the knee shot or upsize and go for the fence image. I would have gone with Hank too. I feel that being 3 fans away in the attendance count and you picking Aaron, that I have won (sort of)! Now if I could just convince you to let me borrow the painting on weekends!

[71buc]

I too am very happy for your good fortune and a bit jealous. I think Hank Aaron is a great choice and the shot of him leaping against the fence has long been one of my favorites. However, if I was choosing an Aaron image I would go with something quite different. Although he isn't in uniform I find the image poignant. It was taken moments after signing with the Clowns. He was leaving Mobile and his family as a scared teen not knowing what the future held. For me there is a lot of emotion in photo and it represents one of biggest moments in baseball history. How could anyone imagine that the frightened young man in that photo would go on to such greatness?

[nebboy]

1st photo - head and chest. Right in Greg's zone

[Tigerden]

John good luck in your pursuit of the ideal Braves image for Graig to paint. Though I am partial to the Tigers , I had saved these two Braves photos and would have given them serious consideration if I had been fortunate enough to win the raffle.

[Tigerden]

...and this photo of Eddie Mathews.

[DHogan]

My favorite is the one with him jumping near the fence.

[perezfan]

Same here.... by a landslide. And that could have made a killer 16" X 24" painting, by isolating as necessary on the leaping Aaron.

The Peskin pose chosen is pretty majestic as well. I like Aaron's face a bit better than the similar image (which was posted at the beginning of the thread).

[billyb]

John,
Great choice.

Graig,
I will be looking forward to your magic show. Keep up the great work.

[whitehse]

Looking forward to seeing this image come to life if Kreindler-color!

[varsitycollectibles]

I lean towards Aaron flying into the fence. Great action shot with an ad that says paints on a painting? Would no doubt be sweet.