On the easel...

[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...

[GKreindler]

Stlcardinalsfan, thank the heavens someone did. There was some serious nail-biting going on for the duration of the auction. I'm happy with the result to an extent, but in actuality, they're still just a lot of mixed emotions.

Anywho, here are two more scans I got back today of finished works.


Cy Young, 1903, 20" x 24"


Babe Ruth, April 23, 1935, 16" x 20"

I have a good number of paintings that I need to get to my photographers soon, but I'm waiting to finish this one painting I'm working on now, which happens to be bigger than I am. Not that most things aren't. But yeah, once it's done, I can get it all in a van and take care of it at once. I just hope it happens soon!

Soooo, I hope you guys dig these two for now. I've always loved both of the images, especially the Cy Young. I feel like you don't get to see a large amount of images of him with Boston from that period. It's amazing to think that during this particular year (1903), he was 36 and STILL went 28-9. Not bad.

The Ruth is pretty cool too in that it was his first return to New York since the Yankees had let him go. It must have been awfully weird to play in the Polo Grounds as a visitor for a National League team. Weirdness.

As per usual, any comments/critiques/declarations of hatred are always appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by!

Graig

[Jaybird]

I agree. As famous as he is and as well known and major HOFer, you don't see as many images of him as the other big guys. Amazing image. Once again, your attention to detail really shows. The lines around his eyes and the string on the shirt are the two things that stand out to me. Beautiful!

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much, Jason!! I guess the lack of images can be due to a lot of things - probably the time period and youth of sports photography being the main culprit. Then again, maybe there's a lot if good stuff out there that just hasn't been discovered yet (I hope)!

Now, if we could just find some shots of him with the Cleveland Spiders in action!

Thanks for taking the time to comment - especially since it was so nice - I really appreciate it!

Graig

[Scott Garner]

Hi Graig,
Congrats! Both of these paintings are really terrific.

Interestingly enough, as I'm looking at your awesome painting of Cy, I'm currently greading a great biography on Cy Young by Reed Browning.

How weird is that!

[JollyElm]

The life you breathe into these players who we only know from inert, vintage b&w photographs is simply amazing!!!

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by stlcardinalsfan

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

LOL...So much for getting a Kreindler on the cheap!

The new paintings are once again.....unbelievable!

[GKreindler]

Hey all!!

Just wanted to reach out and wish everyone a very Happy Holidays. I also realized that I hadn't responded to your wonderful comments on the last two paintings - sorry about that!!

Things in the studio have been pretty darn crazy, as I've been working on this guy:



It's big - 48" x 84". Those of you who know me personally can attest that it's about 5 times my size. And, it's almost there. Some lines do need to be sweetened and straightened, and they're a couple of minor details here and there. But man, I'm gonna be thrilled to get this thing out of my studio. It's really only big enough for one of us.

Anywho, hopefully everyone's keeping warm, are with friends and family, and will be opening up some nice packages with want-list items therein.

As per usual, thank you SO much for all of your support and love.

Graig

[milkit1]

good lord man! before long youll be painting buildings! Hope your not scared of heights!

skyscraper.jpg

[GKreindler]

Sean,

Heights + Graig = FAIL.

I'm not a fan. Well, I mean, if I'm in a building or something, I'm fine. But if I were up there like the Men at Lunch photo, I wouldn't be a happy camper.

Since I'm short, I guess I just have a low center of gravity?

Graig

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, that's amazing!
So much content to absorb & admire.
Can't wait to see what you have in store for the new year.

[Runscott]

Graig, I think you are actually getting better (which I thought would be impossible). A lot of the paintings you see of vintage players, just don't quite capture the 'person'. That photo of Ruth shows the same magic that guys like Conlon and Burke possessed - you don't see it often in painters.

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Andrew. If I can't get rid of it, I'll send it right over!

Scott, I really appreciate that sentiment. With every single painting, I really do try to make it better than the last. Most times, I don't know how and even then, it can be intangible stuff. But it really is one of the most important things in the world to me when it comes to my work. So, if you think that I've gotten better over the years, for serious, thank you for saying so.

Graig

[horzverti]

I think I just awoke from a daydream. I was scrolling down this thread...and then I saw the Lou Gehrig Day piece. I'm not sure how long I was lost in the detail of it. My eyes kept returning to the reflections on the trophies. I had to keep reminding myself that I was viewing a painting. Absolutely stunning Graig! I'd like to see the setting into which this one will be placed.

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much Jay - I hope whatever's in store is a good thing!!

Curt, that's incredibly nice of you to say. Thank you so much! I'm wondering where the Gehrig is gonna be hung myself. It actually wasn't a commission or anything, as my agent wanted it done on spec. No matter where it hangs, I just hope that in the end, it looks the way it should. Which I guess is really up to me. Right now, I won't lie, I just want the thing out of my apartment - it's beyond huge!!

Graig

[sdkammeyer]

Graig,
You are living proof that there is a "Higher Power". You have such an amazing gift.

Truly stunning.

[GKreindler]

Whoa, Steve. Thank you. For serious.

[bryanshaw]

Originally Posted by sdkammeyer

Graig,
You are living proof that there is a "Higher Power". You have such an amazing gift.

Truly stunning.

Well said Steve

Graig, these are amazing! Very Very impressive.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thanks so much Jay - I hope whatever's in store is a good thing!!

Curt, that's incredibly nice of you to say. Thank you so much! I'm wondering where the Gehrig is gonna be hung myself. It actually wasn't a commission or anything, as my agent wanted it done on spec. No matter where it hangs, I just hope that in the end, it looks the way it should. Which I guess is really up to me. Right now, I won't lie, I just want the thing out of my apartment - it's beyond huge!!

Graig

If you need to get rid of it I would be more than happy to provide it a good home.

Your work is beyond belief!!