On the easel...

[perezfan]

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

[jsage]

Originally Posted by perezfan

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

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

[Jay Wolt]

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

[GKreindler]

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]

Hey guys,

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



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]

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]

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