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jsage 06-29-2011 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by perezfan (Post 904847)
Absolutely love that Willie Mays Painting! The lighting/shadowing on his face and cap are incredible. Such amazing depth to that one... I amost expect him to start talking!

But what is Mantle so sad about? Any info about the circumstances related to that pose? He looks like he needs some Zoloft :o

Mark -
I agree.......... The Willie is alive and The Mick does look sad.

Jay Wolt 06-29-2011 06:49 PM

Graig, all 3 are fantastic.....as usual.
Hopefully 1 day we can hook up on an Eddie Plank

GKreindler 06-29-2011 07:57 PM

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'm glad you dig them.

What I really liked about this particular Mantle image was the fact that he DID look rather troubled. It dates to the series of exhibition games against Brooklyn before the start of the '51 season - I'm sure many of you have seen those waist-up shots of DiMaggio and Mickey posing together, smiling uncomfortably. I think I just fell in love with the idea that when this photograph was taken, Mickey was just this scared 19-year old, who was supposed to become a great Yankee legend from the get-go. From Ruth to Gehrig to DiMaggio to the Oklahoma Kid. I can't even imagine what kind of pressure he must have felt, especially with the NY media and Casey bragging on him for past year or so. Combine that with his ever-present, yearning desire to live up to his Father's expectations, I think you have a really powerful (and tragic) character. I guess I just wanted it to emote something a little darker than I normally go for.

But of course, that's just how I look at it...'cause I'm weird. :)

Graig

GKreindler 07-18-2011 12:34 PM

Hey guys,

Here's one I just got back from the photographers. Well, not the actual painting yet, but the scan. Right.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...une_25_Hit.jpg

It was for a fellow board member, and depicts Babe Ruth exploding out of the batter's box during a June 25, 1920 game against the Red Sox. I seem to have a lot of imagery from this game, so when all is said and done, it will be cool to have a lot of different pieces from one particular event. Or at least, I think it will be cool.

Anywho, hope everyone's keeping cool today (especially you NYers). Any comments/critiques/problems/tomatoes are, as always, appreciated.

Now, back to work!!

Graig

jsage 07-18-2011 06:11 PM

The painting is great. I really like the way you have Babe out of the shadows and into the sun light. I did not realize that "The Great Bambino" could dig out the box that fast................................
Your work is amazing...... When looking at the piece, I feel like I am at the game.
Jerry

GKreindler 07-18-2011 09:04 PM

Thanks a lot, Jerry!

In actuality, Babe was pretty fast at this point in his career. He was no Cobb, but in the early to mid 1920s, he was averaging around 10-15 stolen bases. He was definitely a different beast then, way before he had that big belly!

Either way, I'm really pleased you like it!

Graig

David Atkatz 07-18-2011 09:32 PM

Check out how many times the Babe stole home.

jt39 07-18-2011 10:00 PM

I've enjoyed reviewing your work, but this one is at a different level for me. It's beautiful light, and you've really captured it. I find that my eye lingers on the umpire and catcher after taking in the action of the Babe, the colorful signage, and the crowd. Those two figures are just so well rendered -- they pop in a subtle way. Great work!

David Atkatz 07-18-2011 10:02 PM

Nobody does light like Graig. (Except, perhaps, Rembrandt.)

GKreindler 07-19-2011 10:42 AM

Wow, thanks so much, guys. The movement in the picture-plain you described was really what I was hoping for: the eyes go to Ruth first, then the umpire and catcher, and then through the background. I can't really say that it was completely planned, being that this all comes from one specific photograph and all, but I definitely tried to make the more important objects seem a bit more resolved and further refined than the others.

But by far, my favorite part to do was relate the shadow on the dirt to everything else. Having the umpire and catcher sliver into the sunlight was one of favorite parts of the photo to begin with, so I'm glad I got to play with it. Also, there were some great little details in there that I embellished a bit, like the fresh white ball in the umpire's hand, as well as some of the kicked-up dirt by Babe's feet. Overall, I'm definitely pleased with it, and hopefully the client will be as well!

And David, let it be known that I couldn't wash Rembrandt's brushes - that man was a mutant genius. But your sentiment made my heart warm. Thank you.

Graig


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