On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Scott and Scott!

Rhys may or may not have been the lucky/unlucky owner of the Sockalexis. I'll never tell.

Scott, I wish we could narrow it down even more. The only thing that's coming to mind is sometime after April, as it would probably be around mid-May that the trees there would be so full. And with the sleeves, it's tough to tell, especially since so many layers kept them long throughout the season, no matter how hot it got.

I'm pretty sure that the shot was taken before game action, as the third baseman would probably be in some serious motion otherwise. In this case, he doesn't even have his cap on. But I guess that doesn't really help much anyway.

I'm stumped.

Graig

[sayheykid54]

To say that the Cobb painting is awesome is an understatement. You really breathed life into a classic baseball photo. The colors and fine detail are just amazing.

[cwazzy]

Incredible, as usual, Graig. I still need to hit the lottery so I can get a Campy done. I keep trying to spin the investment angle to my wife but so far I just get a menacing glare in return. LOL

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot for kind words, guys. This shot really is a classic, so I was thrilled to paint it. I hope the client is just as pleased when he receives the thing.

Chris, the investment angle is a good one, but I'm sorry it didn't work. Either way, you know I'm ready when you are!

Graig

[GoCubsGo32]

Love the work! Truly an amazing talent! Love the color ranges used. Have you ever tried using a different medium when painting?

[howard38]

I haven't added my two cents in a while but have been checking the thread now and again. Fantastic work as usual Graig particularly the almost surreal Zulu and Cobb rounding third. I never noticed the apparent disinterest of the fielders in the famous Cobb photo. I assume it was a set up shot before a game?

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much for the kind words, guys!

GoCubsGo32, for the past decade or so I've only really used oils for painting. I used to try and work with acrylic, but I found it too plastic-feeling for my like. And watercolors, man, a harder medium there never was. One day, I'd like to learn more about using them, maybe in a manner similar to some of my heroes. But for now, I think it's only gonna be oils.

Howie, I think you're right about it being a pre-game thing. I had never really paid attention to those other chaps on the field before, but yeah, they're certainly not taking the action too seriously. I almost got the impression the crowd was starting to file into the bleachers anyways. I just wish I could get more info on the image, but I guess for now I'll have to be satisfied with just the year.

My photographers just finished up this last piece of Eli Manning:



Not super duper exciting on its own, but when it's sandwiched in between its two brothers, ya got an exciting triptych (in my opinion).



Anywho, I hope ya'll dig these too!

Thanks again for writing.

Graig