On the easel...

[martindl]

Hey Graig,
For an English guy you'd think my English would be better. I meant the stanchion to the right of his head (as we look at it). The one that blends with his cheek/moustache.

Again, it's beautiful. The character and determination in the pose is fantastic.

[GKreindler]

martindl, I totally see what you're saying - my mistake. I actually considered not putting in that little triangular spot, as it's possible that it can blend in a bit with his mouth area. In the end, since I wanted to try and keep it, I just made sure that the diagonal was less resolved than everything around it, so that hopefully it wouldn't seem awkward.

Does it bother you? It's totally cool if it does, too, I'd just like to know!

Thanks again,

Graig

[martindl]

Graig, the only thing I find bothersome about the GVH is that I can't own it.

No, the stanchion doesn't bother me at all, it just looked like a detail that an artist might consider leaving out due to the perspective.

Take care
Martin

[GKreindler]

Thanks for the feedback, Martin. I really appreciate it. And, I'm really thrilled that you like the painting. It's nice to know that it could prompt some love even though it's not one of the 'sexy' names in the sport.

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

So, this is gonna be a weird post coming from me, and if it rubs anyone the wrong way (including you, Leon), then I apologize and feel free to banish it to the forbidden closet of mysteries.

Starting on November 14, SCP's Fall 2012 auction will be open for bidding. In that group of wonderful pieces, one of my paintings is featured in lot #691. Here's the page:

http://catalog.scpauctions.com/LotDe...RAIG-KREINDLER

Anywho, the painting was put into the ring by one of our clients, a move that was/is in no way associated with us (my agent and myself). It was something that I imagined could happen at some point, and frankly still elicits some mixed feelings on my end. But that's neither here nor there.

Regardless, I have absolutely NO idea what the painting will go for in the end, or whether there's a reserve or anything like that. But, at a starting bid of $300, and at that size (34" x 22"), I thought it might be a nice opportunity for any of you who may have an interest in my work or DiMaggio specifically.

For those of you who are indeed interested in bidding, I can provide you with the retail value of the painting, if you'd like . The only reason I'm alright in doing so is because my paintings - when they come from us - are always priced out by size, not by player. So in other words, a 16" x 20" of Billy Martin will cost the same as a 16" x 20" of Babe Ruth.

Anywho, again, if this post seems off or even uncalled for, I apologize.

If you have any questions about the painting that don't involve the auction process, feel free to contact me!

Thanks,

Graig

[whitehse]

I am sure that opening bid will skyrocket up but I will certainly throw a bid in. At that low opening bid, I can at least dream of owning one of your paintings, right?

[GKreindler]

Andrew,

I actually think that the price could stay pretty low, as artwork doesn't really seem to go all that high in memorabilia auctions, unless your name is Neiman, or if you've created an incredibly recognizable piece (like Ron Lewis' 500 homer club painting, or Harvey Dinnerstein's painting of DiMaggio). I think that's why it was pretty important for me to mention that the prices for my stuff, when they're dictated by us, are only relative to the size of the canvas.

I guess time will tell - all it takes is at least two passionate people, right?

Graig

[martindl]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thanks for the feedback, Martin. I really appreciate it. And, I'm really thrilled that you like the painting. It's nice to know that it could prompt some love even though it's not one of the 'sexy' names in the sport.

Graig

It's a beautiful piece and captures the moment and the timeframe so perfectly.

I mean this as no disrespect, but generally images of 'sexy' names leaves me cold. Your work on these subjects is great obviously, but, I just like art and technique and the subject is secondary. GVH just grabs at me. Pulls me in and makes me think.
Your Matty did the same but I have man-love for Matty, so I think my bias clouds my perspective

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, guys. I hope you're both right.

Martin, I'm definitely with you. I'll always prefer a great painting of a cool looking player rather than a so-so painting of a legend. I still think thew Tommy Henrichs, Carl Furillos, George Cases and Muddy Ruels are just as important as the Babe Ruths, Lou Gehrigs and Jackie Robinsons. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

Regardless, I hope that at least someone likes the DiMaggio enough to bid on it...

Graig

[stlcardinalsfan]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thanks a lot, guys. I hope you're both right.

Martin, I'm definitely with you. I'll always prefer a great painting of a cool looking player rather than a so-so painting of a legend. I still think thew Tommy Henrichs, Carl Furillos, George Cases and Muddy Ruels are just as important as the Babe Ruths, Lou Gehrigs and Jackie Robinsons. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin'.

Regardless, I hope that at least someone likes the DiMaggio enough to bid on it...

Graig

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