The November 2014 raffle painting!

[Lordstan]

I have an original of that photo. It was taken from Game 1 of the WS.
It's not in the greatest of shape, but hey, it's Lou and Babe, so I'm not complaining.

Graig puts an incredible amount of work into the details. That's a big reason why I think his paintings come to life the way they do.

[howard38]

Graig, very interesting thread and confirmation in my mind that you paint like an old master in technique as well as result.

Good job staying away from "montages" as I find them cheesy no matter how well painted. It works fine for a 1956 bsseball card but I wouldn't want one on my wall. If someone wants an action shot and a portrait he'd be best served commissioning two paintings.

[GKreindler]

Thank you for your enthusiasm, everybody! Who's excited?

<---- This guy!!!

Howard, I agree. And that's happened on occasion. There was one fella who wanted a painting with Wrigley Field and Ernie Banks in it, but not so much of an action shot - more along the lines of what you were describing. It took a while, but I had to convince him to go with two separate canvases, which in turn became:





I'm super thankful he listened. These two are still two of my favorite paintings.

For me, I just feel like when you start doing those other kinds of pieces, they become a LOT less about the actual artwork, and more about the player. I mean, not that that's a bad thing, but ya know, it's just not how I want my paintings to feel, if ya follow.

Graig

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

... These two are still two of my favorite paintings.

Graig, I can see why...I am a huge fan of Rockwell's baseball illustrations. The first painting of Banks evokes that same warm feeling of Americana. The detail in your Wrigley painting is mesmerizing.

[Lordstan]

That Banks is one of my favorite baseball images. There is something so wholesome and romantic about the relationship between the player and the kids.
Oh Yeah. The guy who painted it is pretty good too!

[howard38]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Graig, I can see why...I am a huge fan of Rockwell's baseball illustrations. The first painting of Banks evokes that same warm feeling of Americana. The detail in your Wrigley painting is mesmerizing.

Exactly what I thought when I saw it. Strong Rockwell vibe in the Banks painting.

Great job, Graig. Far better than what the client originally asked for could have been.