On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Thanks again for all of your lovely comments, especially in regards to Rembrandt - that man was a beast.

Which reminds me, David, you've actually seen Night Watch in person? If so, color me jealous. That's definitely on my list of things to see before I die. The size of that thing alone gives me nightmares!!

I kinda thought that the Robinson was gonna be a cool painting (if I did it right), especially because of that play of light. I guess there really is a metaphor in there, whether subtle or not, about the integration of the sport, or even of America. They're a couple of other images that I'd love to paint of the man that echo that sentiment, especially that famous team shot of the '47 club, with Robbie being the only African American amongst the boys. It just speaks volumes.

And of course, feel free to use these images on your desktop or iPhone - whatever's clever! I'm more than honored to have you guys enjoy them so much. Thankfully, no money needs to be handed to any of those parties involved.

Also, here are two more I got back from the photographers today:


Babe Ruth, 1918, 30" x 34"


Lou Gehrig, 1938, 18" x 24"

The color needs a little correcting in both of them, but I think you get the idea.

Hope y'all dig 'em too!

Graig

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Which reminds me, David, you've actually seen Night Watch in person?

I have, Graig. Back in 1977, when I was a graduate student, I spent a year at the Instituut voor Theoretische Fysica in Utrecht, Holland. I spent lots of time in the museums in Amsterdam. Man, that painting is big!

[barrysloate]

I've seen The Night Watch in person too, I believe in 1976. As I recall, at that time it was covered by bulletproof glass, since a short time earlier some lunatic took a knife to it and cut it up. It was extraordinary nevertheless.

[David Atkatz]

That's about right, Barry. It had recently been repaired when I saw it. Behind glass.

[GKreindler]

Wow, I'm extremely jealous of you two. I've really always wanted to see that in person.

I've been to mainland Europe only once, and though plenty of time was spent in Italian museums, I'm just dying to make my way around the continent. I have a feeling France will be in the cards in a few years, but man, I'll give almost anything to see the Dutch masters in those hallowed halls...

Then again, living in Brooklyn, I do have easy access to plenty of really extraordinary museums...but the grass is always greener, I suppose!

G

[GKreindler]

Hey guys,

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are looking forward to the start of 2012.

I think my New Years resolution is to get the majority of the unfinished paintings out of my studio (especially those that were commissioned).

These two guys are the start of that process:


Johnny Evers, 1907, 16" x 20"


Babe Ruth, 1924, 16" x 20"

I never realized how much Evers looks like Stan Laurel in that image. What a jaw that man had!!

Anywho, I hope y'all dig 'em. Comments/crits/laughs/stories are ALWAYS appreciated!

Graig

[whitehse]

Hey Graig,

I was just curious if you have ever seen this picture. It has been one of my favorites for years and I recently ran across the copy I had saved on another computer. I saw this and thought of you right away. It would make a great subject for you. I know it doesnt feature a specific player but the stadium and the plane would be a great subject. I always thought it was cool that the play in this World Series game has obviously come to a stop as this huge plane passed over head. You can see the players just watching it as it disappears as almost a tribute to the soldiers of that era.

The Hall of Fame confirmed this was taken during the 1942 (no definite on the year) World Series and the colored bunting as well as the crowd would be great color splashes for you to paint. This could be the real "Bronx Bomber".