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GKreindler

09-30-2013, 04:54 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words, guys!

GoCubsGo32, for the past decade or so I've only really used oils for painting. I used to try and work with acrylic, but I found it too plastic-feeling for my like. And watercolors, man, a harder medium there never was. One day, I'd like to learn more about using them, maybe in a manner similar to some of my heroes. But for now, I think it's only gonna be oils.

Howie, I think you're right about it being a pre-game thing. I had never really paid attention to those other chaps on the field before, but yeah, they're certainly not taking the action too seriously. I almost got the impression the crowd was starting to file into the bleachers anyways. I just wish I could get more info on the image, but I guess for now I'll have to be satisfied with just the year.

My photographers just finished up this last piece of Eli Manning:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Eli_Manning_Throw_Super_Bowl_XLII_zpsa078381f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Eli_Manning_Throw_Super_Bowl_XLII_zpsa078381f.jpg. html)

Not super duper exciting on its own, but when it's sandwiched in between its two brothers, ya got an exciting triptych (in my opinion).

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Triptych_zps9c93051d.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Triptych_zps9c93051d.jpg.html)

Anywho, I hope ya'll dig these too!

Thanks again for writing.

Graig

GKreindler

11-19-2013, 02:00 PM

Hey all,

I just picked up these two guys from the photographers and thought I'd share 'em.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Tris_Speaker_1916_Portrait_Conlon_zps06c67f57.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Tris_Speaker_1916_Portrait_Conlon_zps06c67f57.jpg. html)
Tris Speaker, 1916, 16" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Shin_Hashido_1903_November_zps7d5d9a54.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Shin_Hashido_1903_November_zps7d5d9a54.jpg.html)
Shin Hashido, 1903, 12" x 18"

They were both a lot of fun on different levels. The Tris was an image I've always loved, as I feel like Conlon just captured that glare so perfectly. And the Hashido was just sooooo friggin' cool to learn about. It's amazing to think of how much we STILL don't know about our neighbors in the Land of the Rising Sun. Hashido just looks like such a bad@$$.

Anywho, I hope you guys enjoy 'em.

Thanks for reading!

Graig

pariah1107

11-19-2013, 03:00 PM

Graig, the Hashido portrait just detonated my mind! Please excuse me while I sweep up the pieces.....

Absolutely Beautiful.

thecatspajamas

11-19-2013, 03:01 PM

Friggin' awesome.

billyb

11-19-2013, 05:49 PM

Graig,
Wow, a couple more home runs. Great work.

horzverti

11-19-2013, 08:40 PM

Graig,

Um....umm......well...yeah, I have nothing...no words.

I just wonder how you view the various things you see during everyday life in the city. Sunlight off of a windshield...faces of passersby...texture of brick...details? I think that you view everyday things a bit differently than we do.

almostdone

11-19-2013, 08:48 PM

Once again Greg. Just beautiful.
Drew

GKreindler

11-19-2013, 09:51 PM

Thank you so much, guys. I really appreciate the kind words. :)

Curt, pretty much everything I see ends up translating into something relating to how I think about the language of painting. It really sounds flaky, I know, but it's the truth. I'm just always looking at nature and trying to see how I can disseminate those observations into my own work, as well as how I think about making art. I guess in that sense, I see things in a different way than some other people. Actually, it's hard for my brain to even get out of that mode. Having obsessions and working as an artist can be quite an interesting combination.

Thanks again for reading, everyone.

Graig

Lordstan

11-20-2013, 02:12 PM

Graig,
Wow.
The Hashido dude looks like he's about to kick someone's a$$.
Once again...Incredible stuff.

Any update on the 27 Yanks?

JoeyF1981

11-20-2013, 07:55 PM

Hey all,

I hope nobody minds, but I figured that I would start a thread for whatever's going on in my studio. Well, anything that I think is worthy of posting, that is.

I figure that if everyone's cool with it, I can show some finished pieces here, as it's taking a while for me to get my website fully updated. Additionally, I can show some in-progress shots of other things, be they commissions or for my inventory. Just know that the quality of the photos I take myself aren't even close to that of the ones I have done professionally!

Speaking of whom, I just picked these up from those photographers:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1927_Portrait.jpg
Babe Ruth, 1927, 9"x12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Joe_DiMaggio_1935_Portrait.jpg
Joe DiMaggio, 1933 (I think), 9"x12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1936_Portrait_Conlon.jpg
Lou Gehrig, 1936, 16"x20"

The Ruth portrait is already spoken for by a fellow board member, but if anyone is interested in the other two, feel free to drop me a line.

And as usual, comments/critiques/rotten tomatoes are greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Graig

PS: Oh, and special thanks to Jimmy for allowing me to use some of his images for these bad boys!

You are so talented. Amazing work! I wish I could afford at least one painting. Speechless

queencitysportscards

11-20-2013, 08:06 PM

Graig,

Awesome work as always! I talked to Dean last week and your work is amazing. Look forward to helping where I can.

Hank

GKreindler

11-21-2013, 03:43 PM

Thank you all for the kind words, especially on the Hashido. I was pretty worried as to how it would be received.

Mark, I'll get a progress shot of the '27 team shot up here soon. It's still coming along super slowly, but as long as it's moving forward, I'm not gonna complain.

Hank, I didn't know you had spoken to Dean. I hope it's not a bad thing!

Here's another I got back from the photographers today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Rube_Waddell_1902_Warming_Up_zps63f38af8.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Rube_Waddell_1902_Warming_Up_zps63f38af8.jpg.html)
Rube Waddell, 1902, 26" x 30"

It appears a tiny bit dark in this shot, as I'm still in the progress of making the necessary color corrections. But, the feeling is there.

Anywho, I had always thought it was a really cool image, and as I'm sure you guys know, finding action shots of Rube from any time period is not easy feat. Once I saw this one, I couldn't resist. And the fact that he's warming up at the Huntington Ave Grounds in Boston adds a really awesome flavor to it, in my opinion.

Hope y'all dig it!

Graig

Scott Garner

11-21-2013, 04:05 PM

GKreindler

11-21-2013, 04:49 PM

Thanks, Scott! :)

thecatspajamas

11-21-2013, 07:59 PM

GKreindler

11-22-2013, 05:37 PM

Thanks a lot, Lance.

By the way, I don't know how many of you are fans of my Facebook art page, but I posted an announcement regarding a sale on these 9" x 12" and 11" x 14" paintings:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Portraits_zps509113a5.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Portraits_zps509113a5.jpg.html)

Dean has been bitching that I'm becoming a hoarder of these smaller guys, and is convinced they're taking up much-needed space in the studio (for larger stuff, I guess). So, I figured that for the holidays, I'd offer them up at a 15% discount for anyone who wants them. I believe the only one spoken for is the Gehringer.

Anywho, if any of y'all are interested, shoot me a message and I'll give ya the info.

Thanks,

Graig

sago

11-22-2013, 07:33 PM

Somehow an amazing photo of Sandy Koufax got mixed up in your paintings. ;)

ClownQuestionBro

11-23-2013, 11:46 AM

This is the first time ive seen this thread. Wow, these paintings are amazing! I like the Gehrig Luckiest man picture the best but they are all great. Keep 'em coming!

GKreindler

11-23-2013, 12:06 PM

Thanks a lot, guys! ;)

Graig

ktimm

11-23-2013, 04:36 PM

Graig, Do you ever make or sell prints of you artwork? Please say you do.

sayheykid54

11-23-2013, 07:11 PM

I would think that the buyers that purchase his original paintings wouldn't want him to sell prints. Wouldn't that devalue the original work?

ktimm

11-23-2013, 09:35 PM

Good point. Maybe it would? I'm just wishing I could get some copies of his art.

GKreindler

11-24-2013, 01:55 AM

Thanks for the kind words, KWT. Unfortunately I do not sell reproductions of my work at this time. It's possible that in the future, if the right opportunity presents itself, I may consider it.

However, I'm happy to say that a book is FINALLY in the works. Like, officially. Which is weird. And awesome. But mostly weird.

Graig

billyb

11-24-2013, 07:24 AM

Graig,

A Book!!!! That sounds great. I am now officially on your waiting list for that book.

sayheykid54

11-24-2013, 07:53 AM

I would purchase the book myself.

thecatspajamas

11-24-2013, 08:13 AM

However, I'm happy to say that a book is FINALLY in the works. Like, officially. Which is weird. And awesome. But mostly weird.

Graig

Hot dog! I'm gonna go ahead and reserve a space at the psych ward, because I have no doubt that seeing that much Kreindlercolor in one place is going to blow my mind! Seriously, I can't wait.

Scott Garner

11-24-2013, 08:16 AM

I'm in! :)

GKreindler

11-24-2013, 10:03 AM

I'm definitely super-stoked about the whole thing. We're still in the very beginning stages of design, as my brother's in charge of that department right now (he's the graphic designer). But here's a little peak at a mock-up that we're going to be using as a launch pad:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/ScreenShot2013-11-24at115520AM_zps8f2a5eae.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/ScreenShot2013-11-24at115520AM_zps8f2a5eae.jpg.html)

So far, the goal will be to have at least one painting on each page, with the panoramics taking up two. I'll have narratives for all of them, as well as the title, size, year completed, and if he/she wishes, the name of the collector who owns the piece. The book will have at least 50 images, and we're definitely hoping for more, especially since ideally, we'd love it to be an 11" x 17" coffee table thing (!!!).

Though in the end, I guess we'll see what's what when we're further along in the process.

Color me excited!

Graig

Kawika

11-24-2013, 12:02 PM

Best news I've had all day.

Scott Garner

11-24-2013, 12:09 PM

GKreindler

11-24-2013, 09:14 PM

You're welcome, Scott! I can't think of having the book WITHOUT the Vandy.

Lordstan

11-25-2013, 05:35 PM

Graig,
First off., congratulations, it is well deserved.
Second, it's about damn time.

Can I reserve my autographed copy now?

FYI, if you are going to use my painting, feel free to use my name as well.

Mark.

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GKreindler

11-25-2013, 08:38 PM

Thanks, Mark! I'm not exactly sure whether the Gehrig will be in there, but it's definitely on the list of contenders.

Don't send congrats yet - save 'em for if and when this thing actually comes to fruition. I'm super stoked for it, but since it's still so early in the process, I can't get too excited yet.

But all of my phalanges are crossed. :)

Graig

perezfan

11-25-2013, 08:58 PM

stlcardinalsfan

11-25-2013, 09:29 PM

Graig,
Count me in as well for a copy of your book. Your work continues to amaze me. I love to see your latest work that you post on twitter and share it often with my friends. The last friend said "that's a painting?" Please do list me as the collector of 1939 Gehrig pose if it makes the book.
Jamie

GKreindler

11-27-2013, 02:38 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words, guys.

Mark, it's definitely in contention. Hopefully it'll find it's way in there one way or another. I'm definitely happy that Vandy will make the cut - I still think it's such a cool image.

Jamie, thanks for the permission. Whenever we figure out exactly which ones we want to use, I'm sure we'll be sending out a lot of emails about the whole venture, asking for permission and what-not, and detailing what the whole process entails. Or at least, I would imagine that's what will happen.

But regardless, I am thrilled you still like your painting. And thank you for continuing to share my work with your friends!

Graig

Scott Garner

11-27-2013, 03:46 PM

That Vander Meer just gets better everytime I look at it. Just a beautiful portrayal, and a perfectly composed image.

I know it's not up for vote, but sure hope that Jackie Robinson with the "shadowy background" makes it into the Book as well :)

I agree with Mark on the Jackie Robinson as well.
That has to be one of your most awe-inspiring paintings, Graig...

GKreindler

11-28-2013, 04:29 PM

Aww, thanks Scott. I liked it a lot too, so I'm hoping it gets in there. I know we'll have at least one Jackie image in there, but a horizontal might work a little better design-wise. Or we might be able to get them both to work. I guess it remains to be seen.

I still wonder whether the stuff I'm finishing up over the next few months will make it, too. Hopefully I can get the '27 Yanks painting done for that.

Graig

PhilNap

11-28-2013, 09:50 PM

Hopefully I can get the '27 Yanks painting done for that.

Graig

So step on it !!!

GKreindler

11-28-2013, 10:23 PM

GKreindler

12-25-2013, 10:58 AM

Hey all,

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday. Hope you're all keeping warm.

And, thanks for all of the love and support this year (as well as those prior)!

Graig

Scott Garner

12-25-2013, 11:13 AM

Hey all,

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday. Hope you're all keeping warm.

And, thanks for all of the love and support this year (as well as those prior)!

Graig

Thanks Graig! Happy holidays my friend!
Scott

Forever Young

12-25-2013, 06:06 PM

Lordstan

12-25-2013, 06:51 PM

Right back at you half pint.

Half Pint!
Ben,
I think Graig is worth at least a full pint!(Black and Tan preferred)
Mark

GKreindler

01-13-2014, 04:05 PM

Hey all,

Hope this post finds everyone well and warm.

Things in New York have been pretty up and down in terms of the weather, and as a result, pretty much everyone I know has had some sort of cold over the past two weeks, myself included. As silly as a statement it may be, I absolutely hate being sick.

However, I have been able to get back to work over the past few days, which has made me much happier! I've got a lot of stuff going on right now (both on the easel and off), so I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with the workload - my photographers are gonna be pretty darn busy over the next few months.

Here are some portrait scans I got back from them today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Hank_Greenberg_1933_Portrait_Conlon_zps236b7068.jp g (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Hank_Greenberg_1933_Portrait_Conlon_zps236b7068.jp g.html)
Hank Greenberg, 1933, 16" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Fred_Merkle_1908_zpsd99be3f8.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Fred_Merkle_1908_zpsd99be3f8.jpg.html)
Fred Merkle, 1908, 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Bob_Shawkey_1926_zpscf5b8c27.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Bob_Shawkey_1926_zpscf5b8c27.jpg.html)
Bob Shawkey, 1926, 9" x 12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/George_Case_1939_July_11_zpsd037c36a.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/George_Case_1939_July_11_zpsd037c36a.jpg.html)
George Case, July 11, 1939, 9" x 12"

I enjoyed painting them all, but I think I got a kick out of Merkle the most. I had always wanted to paint the man, and finding an image like that from 1908 (from Chicago, no less) was just what I was hoping for. What a face he had!

I have some more portraits going out in the next few weeks too, so they'll be more where they came from. Also, I have a couple of commissions from the board that I'm FINALLY getting photographed, so I'm sure Dean will be in touch with those fellas soon, too.

Anywho, hope you enjoy 'em. And feel free to comment/critique/share/whatever.

Graig

GKreindler

01-15-2014, 02:05 PM

Hey all,

I forgot that I hadn't posted one of my favorites of the new bunch:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Cy_Young_1909_zps93d8cd33.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Cy_Young_1909_zps93d8cd33.jpg.html)
Cy Young, 1909, 20" x 16"

I enjoyed the hell out of painting this one. Young's eyes tell the entire story - what stories they had to tell! Adding some emphasis on the wrinkles and playing with the contrast of his face against the back wall of the dugout hopefully gives it the glow I had hoped it would have.

Anywho, again, any thoughts or crits are always appreciated.

Thanks for reading!

Graig

baseball tourist

01-15-2014, 02:32 PM

gregr2

01-15-2014, 02:35 PM

That Cy Young is great!!

GoCubsGo32

01-15-2014, 02:36 PM

Love them all! Always a great job! I think the only thing, that kinda bothers me and this is really small but, I would of changed the color for your signature on the Cy Young.It doesn't stand out, like your others. Like I said, it doesn't take away from your masterpiece. The eyes are stunning on the Cy Young! Favorite one in the new bunch!

GKreindler

01-15-2014, 03:23 PM

Thanks a lot for the kind words, everybody.

Regarding the signature in the Young painting, it's a good call. I think in this case, for whatever reason, the signature really disappears in the scan, though in the original, I'm pretty sure it's brighter. I'll have to double-check once I see it again. But thanks for noticing!!

Oh, and also, Dean (the ol' agent) is starting to go through his contact list of those interested in my work, as he'll be sending out periodical updates in the very near future. So, if any of you want to be kept in the loop regarding news, prices and/or deals on my artwork, feel free to send me a private message with your email address. Of course, your info will NEVER be sold, rented or traded.

Thanks again,

Graig

Lordstan

01-15-2014, 07:14 PM

Dude,
That Young is crazy good. The whole face is so realistic it's incredible.
Congrats on more great work.
Any updates on the 27 Yankees?
Best,
Mark

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bobfreedman

01-15-2014, 07:20 PM

Great stuff! The Merkle and Young are especially fantastic.

Greg, here is the actual photo. Your work is incredible to say the least.

howard38

01-16-2014, 05:56 AM

It shows that you enjoyed painting the Young portait. Very well done though I'm not sure I'd want that rough mug hanging in my den. Hard to believe he was just 41 or 42 at that time and still pitching some decent ball.

Since the signature die has already been cast I'll pick a nit as well. I actually prefer an obscured signature or even none at all. If attribution is necessary I'd rather it be on the back of the work. That being said you do have one of the nicest signatures I've ever seen and I do not find it obtrusive.

timzcardz

01-16-2014, 11:11 AM

Graig,

Thanks for continuing to share your work here! It's always great to see what you're working on.

GKreindler

01-27-2014, 05:21 PM

Hey all,

Thanks so much for all of the comments from my last post, especially the critique of the signature and everything. I really appreciate that honesty.

You might have to exhibit some more of that for these next two paintings, which I got scans of today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Dorothy_Kamenshek_zps8056c173.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Dorothy_Kamenshek_zps8056c173.jpg.html)
Dorothy Kamenshek, 14" x 18"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Rube_Waddell_1901_Studio_zps3020e945.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Rube_Waddell_1901_Studio_zps3020e945.jpg.html)
Rube Waddell, 1901, 16" x 20"

Yeah, they're a little different from what I've done before in terms of subject matter, but that matters not.

Kamenshek might not have been the most attractive of women, but she was still perhaps the greatest player ever in the AAGPBL. It's actually not one of Dean's favorites, though I like it a lot. And it was an honor to paint her.

Rube is...well...Rube. I enjoyed painting this one too, especially with that bad@$$ double-breasted suit. It's amazing to see how clean-cut he was here, yet I can't even imagine the kind of craziness that must have been going on in his mind. I think the eyes have it.

So, I'd love to hear your thoughts on any of these, be they good or bad. Or even unrelated.

Thanks for all of the constant support, everybody.

Graig

Scott Garner

01-27-2014, 06:26 PM

howard38

01-27-2014, 09:24 PM

I agree w/Scott, you really nailed Rube there. He looks like his mother forced him to comb his hair and wear his father's suit for that portrait.

Section115

01-27-2014, 09:45 PM

That Rube is absolutely fantastic.

GKreindler

01-28-2014, 05:46 AM

Scott, Kevin and Howard, thank you so much for the kind words. I gotta admit, after painting Rube twice in the past few months, I can't wait to paint him again. His face was just so...um...weird looking. That nose, the upper lip, and those eyes...just all very distinct. I hope I get to do many more in the future.

Graig

GKreindler

03-12-2014, 11:18 AM

Hey everyone,

Spring is alllmmooossstt here in New York, so I'm happy to see the weather warming and the ice melting. And that's even if my car is covered in salt.

Anywho, some of you had written me and asked about the progress of the 1927 Yankees team painting I've been working on. It's still not there, and it's definitely taking some serious time. But over the past few weeks, I've been dedicating an hour or more to it everyday in the hopes that I can start making some headway.

I'm happy to say that almost everything is blocked in, which in itself is the most time-consuming part of it. There are a couple of faces that still need a lot of work, but overall, the majority of them are getting close to the finish line. And those pinstripes...ooohhh, those pinstripes. Trying to paint 30 different pinstriped jerseys convincingly - having them undulate in space and all - has been a real exercise in patience (and madness). Also, the straight lines of the stands, seats and rails...my brain hurts just thinking about it.

But regardless of what's kicking my @$$, I thought I'd post some progress shots of the thing.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo1_zpsd8c8f256.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo1_zpsd8c8f256.jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo2_zpsf0a26834.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo2_zpsf0a26834.jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo3_zps2af09d63.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo3_zps2af09d63.jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo4_zpsc398d4b8.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo4_zpsc398d4b8.jpg.html)

Gehrig is probably the figure closest to completion, but even he's not there yet. But it should give you an idea of what the other 30 guys will look like when they're complete.

The photos were taken with my iPhone, so they're not super sharp. And since the piece is so large, the lighting from the windows has been wreaking a bit of havoc on the right side of the piece (hence the glare).

As per usual, comments, thoughts, and critiques are ALWAYS appreciated.

Thanks,

Graig

whitehse

03-12-2014, 11:33 AM

Only one comment.....WOW!

As always your work amazes me!

thecatspajamas

03-12-2014, 11:45 AM

Andrew took the word right out of my mouth. I was going to type it a few more times for emphasis though :D

Scott Garner

03-12-2014, 12:42 PM

What a project! Awesome Graig!

David Atkatz

03-12-2014, 12:50 PM

I want one. Please?

GKreindler

03-12-2014, 02:46 PM

Thanks a lot, guys. :)

Wait, David, you like the '27 Yankees? :):)

pariah1107

03-12-2014, 03:02 PM

I believe this is one of your most ambitious works to date, an entire team of very recognizable faces. If not, please share your thoughts.

As always it is astonishing, even in the raw...

CrazyDiamond

03-12-2014, 03:39 PM

i am relatively new to the board so this is the first i am seeing these. AMAZING - Great job. These are unreal!!!

almostdone

03-12-2014, 07:52 PM

Greg, as always just simply amazing. Any more progress on your book? Probably the closest I will get to owning something of yours.
Drew

Kawika

03-12-2014, 11:10 PM

A one-way ticket to Cooperstown.

GKreindler

03-13-2014, 09:19 AM

Thanks so much for all of the kind words, everybody. :)

Drew, there hasn't really been much of an update on the book (to my knowledge), but I'm hoping it's still something that's being worked on. Sometimes, Dean keeps me in the dark about a few things, as he knows I can get emotional if they don't work out.

Ty, this one is most definitely the most ambitious painting I've ever attempted. There's just sooooo much going on here. Before, I could say that the large Gehrig farewell paintings took up that slot. In those, Gehrig and Sid Mercer end up being the most important figures in the painting. So, they have to be pretty crisp and their portraits pretty tight. With the other guys, since they stand pretty far back in the composition, I can be a lot looser with them.

Even though this team photo might have the same amount of figures, since it's a straight-up team shot, they ALL have to be fully realized. One can argue that maybe only the 'important' players should be super tight, but I'm of the thinking that each one is just as important as the next, accentuating the team concept.

So, they're 31 main figures in the painting, 30 of which are wearing pinstriped uniforms. If they were all standing, it would be a lot easier, as the stripes would just follow a vertical sweep. But here you have people sitting in chairs and then on the clay. That adds up to a bunch of crazy angles to work with.

Then they're the seats and rails in the background, all of which have to be straight and parallel to each other. And of course, those spectators in the back, all of whom are wearing different clothing and are doing different things with their bodies. There's the unique metalwork of the grandstands, too.

All in all, it's a pretty daunting task. I just hope that in the end, it looks the way I hope it can, and that the client is pleased!

Graig

mark evans

03-13-2014, 09:28 AM

Simply remarkable, even unfinished.

I think I need to go back to work as I'm afraid my pension won't stretch to acquire one of Graig's masterpieces.

Mark

Runscott

03-13-2014, 09:36 AM

Graig, just let me know when the 1915 Red Sox photo is done. I'm getting impatient with coming back here looking for it, and just seeing this trivial junk - 1927 Yankees? geez....lame.

GKreindler

03-13-2014, 09:47 AM

Thank you, Mark. I appreciate the kind words.

Scott, more pinstripes????? GAAAAHHHH!!!!

pariah1107

03-13-2014, 09:47 AM

Thanks for your thoughts on the '27 Yankees piece. It is truly remarkable.

Painting runs in my family, in all forms. Our home always had great artwork. My cousin, Tim Fisher is an Associate Art Professor at Grand Valley State who concentrates on dream-like landscapes. His brother, Tim Fisher, invented that Dr. Seuss/preying mantis machine that paints and strips football fields, including the Clink in Seattle. My brother, Rob Phelan, is an art teacher at Shelton High School and his focus is watercolors. As for me, I dabbled but it didn't take, I prefer historical research.

I vigorously defend sports as subject matter and have shared your works with them. They may be coming around. Not to get off-topic but I thought I'd share, here's an example of Tim's work at Springfield Museum of Art:
http://www.springfieldart.museum/?exhibition=tim-fisher-recent-paintings-and-scott-addis-landscapes

Runscott

03-13-2014, 09:53 AM

If the Sphinx had ever seen one of your paintings, you know what he would have said:

"Graig is number one. All others are number two or lower."

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

03-13-2014, 10:23 AM

Great team painting. It is good to see the effort you are putting into the background - those details are often the difference between good and great.

GKreindler

03-14-2014, 10:24 AM

Thank you for all of the kind words, everybody.

Scott, never trust that sphinx. Ever. He's been sitting out in the sun for thousands of years - his brain's fried.

Ty, your cousin does some really cool work. Normally, I'm not huge into the surrealist stuff, but his are a nice exception. It's nice to know that the art bug runs in your family. It does a bit in mine as well, though not through my parents. They were both teachers in the Bronx for 35 years (math and science) and don't really have any artistic bones in their bodies. However, somehow both my brother and I got into drawing and music. He's now a professional musician (classical bassoon and a cast of others), as he really stopped drawing a while back - though he can still tear it up if he was given some paper. Also, my cousin Scott caught something too, as he's currently the writer for Batman at DC, and has become very popular in the past few years. It's nice when we all get together because we just kind of get each other on that level. The triumphs and setbacks seem to make so much more sense that way.

Here are a few more shots I got back from the photographers today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1909_Portrait_zpsf2c043a4.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ty_Cobb_1909_Portrait_zpsf2c043a4.jpg.html)
Ty Cobb, 1909 (I think?), 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Casey_Stengel_1938_April_19_Portrait_Conlon_zps87a d62f9.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Casey_Stengel_1938_April_19_Portrait_Conlon_zps87a d62f9.jpg.html)
Casey Stengel, April 19, 1938, 16" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Jimmie_Foxx_1929_Portrait_Conlon_zps600ede20.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Jimmie_Foxx_1929_Portrait_Conlon_zps600ede20.jpg.h tml)
Jimmie Foxx, 1929, 16" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1956_zps74b8165f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1956_zps74b8165f.jpg.html )
Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, 1956, 22" x 26"

The Cobb was an interesting exercise, as at first, I treated it like a normal portrait with flat lighting, but it became a bit uninteresting to me. I thought it would be so much cooler if I could have some of the warm light from the field reflecting and glowing back into Ty's face. So, now the golden patina is much more visually exciting, I feel. I just wish I had an idea of when the image culls from - I think it's '09, but I'm not exactly sure. I could never find any information about it, save what little I can surmise from the image itself.

The Yogi and Mickey image was also an interesting challenge, as it was one of those shots that has bright light and flash photography. So those areas that would normally be darker now have fill light in them. That kind of thing can really flatten out a face, so all of the dimension had to be created with varying temperatures and subtle value shifts. I hope I was successful, as it really did a number on me.

Anywho, I hope y'all enjoy them. As usual, I'd love to hear your thoughts, comments and critiques.

Thanks for looking and reading,

Graig

Runscott

03-14-2014, 11:26 AM

My favorite of that group is Stengel - love the uniform colors and you captured his expression wonderfully.

gregr2

03-14-2014, 11:31 AM

The Stengel really pops!! Love it. I also like the interaction between Yogi and Mick, makes it much more interesting.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

03-14-2014, 11:35 AM

Wow. Those are good looking.

pariah1107

03-14-2014, 02:52 PM

Graig, I'll pass the kind words on to Tim. That must be a mean game of pictionary at the Kreindler household.

The eyes of Foxx are brilliant, love that 1,000 mile stare. You really capture emotion well in the moment, and I don't believe 1000 words would do those paintings justice. Thank you, always a pleasure sir.

howard38

03-14-2014, 11:06 PM

If the rest of the Yanks come out as well as the Gehrig is coming along that will be one amazing piece. I envy your patience. Intricacies like the pinstripes are part of what made me give up art for art history (that and a lack of talent).

The Stengel is fantastic, right up there w/my favorite five or six of your paintings.

RTK

03-15-2014, 10:51 AM

I like them all but the Casey Stengel is particularly stunning in it's color and tint.

Kawika

03-15-2014, 11:18 AM

I can smell the cigar smoke.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1956_zps74b8165f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1956_zps74b8165f.jpg.html )
Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, 1956, 22" x 26"

sayheykid54

03-15-2014, 11:46 AM

The Cobb is my favorite. You masterfully captured his uneasy emotion at the time the photograph was taken perfectly. A great painting.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

03-15-2014, 12:21 PM

The Cobb is my favorite. You masterfully captured his uneasy emotion at the time the photograph was taken perfectly. A great painting.

Agreed.

thecatspajamas

03-15-2014, 01:50 PM

My favorite of that group is Stengel - love the uniform colors and you captured his expression wonderfully.

+1 on the Stengel. The Old Perfessor has never looked more like himself, slumped shoulders and all.

GKreindler

03-18-2014, 08:09 PM

Thank you for so many wonderfully kind words, guys. I sincerely appreciate each and every single one of them.

Howard, I tell ya, those pinstripes are gonna be the death of me. It's the one annoying thing about painting Yankees - those stripes can be REALLY rough to tackle.

Then again, I'm also going batty because of the batting net on this one...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/GehrigRuth1927_zpsd5801a84.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/GehrigRuth1927_zpsd5801a84.jpg.html)

MVSNYC

03-18-2014, 08:43 PM

Graig- the above Gehrig/Ruth is incredible...down to the dirt, which looks real and about to fall off the canvas. awesome, bravo. please keep posting the progress of this one!

Lordstan

03-18-2014, 11:11 PM

Graig,
I am running out of superlatives. If you keep posting I'll have to buy a thesaurus to come up with more ways to say these paintings are awesome.

That Gehrig-Ruth is incredible. Is that a commission? If so, they are a lucky dog, whoever it is?

Mark

Bocabirdman

03-19-2014, 07:48 AM

GKreindler

03-19-2014, 07:48 AM

Thanks a lot, guys.

The Ruth and Gehrig painting is a commission. At first, I didn't think that it was going to be the hardest painting in the world, but it's definitely been quite the challenge.

That net really does leave me cross-eyed. And it's not so much the net itself, but it's the relationship between the net and the material behind it. That tarp-type thingy needs to still be three-dimensional with its curves and all, while still sitting behind something that's obscuring the look of it. And since it's so close to the foreground, it's not something that I can normally compress into two values. There has to be a fuller range, more prominent temperature changes, and then it has to relate correctly to the net pattern that goes in front of it. Actually, just writing this and thinking about it is making my head spin.

Instead, I'll just post what I was working on yesterday, which hurts my brain a lot less.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/MickeyMantle1961_zps4e0b32e1.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/MickeyMantle1961_zps4e0b32e1.jpg.html)

Either way, still a lot to be done!

Graig

Runscott

03-19-2014, 10:28 AM

Both are fantabulous.

I received my 'Cobb sliding' photo the other day, and will get you a hi-res scan sometime today.

I have a few Jackie Robinson pics that are about as cool.

GKreindler

03-19-2014, 10:54 AM

Thank you, Scott. You're the friggin' best.

Graig

Runscott

03-19-2014, 11:06 AM

Thanks Graig - would you please tell the other guys? Some of them think I'm a pain in the butt :confused:

Lordstan

03-19-2014, 11:43 AM

Scott,
I would be proud of being the friggin' best pain in the butt! :-D
Mark

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GKreindler

03-19-2014, 11:52 AM

Scott,

You're a good egg, dammit.

Graig

GKreindler

03-20-2014, 09:57 AM

Hey all,

I'm also just about done with this guy and thought I'd share:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/GroverClevelandAlexander1916_zpsd246dc6b.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/GroverClevelandAlexander1916_zpsd246dc6b.jpg.html)

Maybe I'm just really happy that I was able to follow the Gehrig and Ruth piece up with something that doesn't have a net or a ton of crazy angles. It's just that heavy stare of Grover Cleveland.

I'll be excited to get it photographed once it's glazed and varnished.

Hope ya dig it!

Graig

GrayGhost

03-20-2014, 10:04 AM

Wow. Simply Gorgeous Greg. If I ever hit the lottery, I'd own one of these. Ol Pete jumps right out of the painting at you.:)

howard38

03-20-2014, 01:43 PM

GKreindler

03-24-2014, 01:12 PM

Howard, I thought the same exact thing. That rod must be made out of the strongest material on earth.

I'm just about finished with this guy, one of the coolest images ever, as far as I'm concerned. As it is, Addie Joss was not necessarily an attractive fella by conventional standards. At the time the photograph was taken, I think he had less than a year of life left in him. Though, with his death being so sudden, I still don't really understand why he looks the way he does (does writing that make me an awful person?).

But I couldn't deny the beauty in this image. The possibilities with the play of light were endless, especially as it related to the wrinkles near his eyes, and the great texture in his sweater. And those teeth!!! And the hair!!

Seriously, this one was so much fun. I can't wait to get it photographed properly.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo_zpsc4b3b1d2.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo_zpsc4b3b1d2.jpg.html)

Hope y'all dig it!

Graig

thecatspajamas

03-24-2014, 01:19 PM

Joss was not necessarily an attractive fella by conventional standards

That's putting it mildly! Definitely an interesting image to look at, even if Joss himself isn't easy on the peepers! I love how there is almost as much texture in his face as in his sweater :D I can definitely see how this one would be a blast for you to paint.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

03-24-2014, 02:19 PM

Another great one.

GKreindler

03-24-2014, 05:10 PM

Thanks, guys!

Lance, it's amazing to think that at the time the original photograph was taken, he was about 30-years old. I guess being out in the sun every day with those short brims didn't really do anything good for your skin. Yowzas!

Graig

Lordstan

03-24-2014, 05:14 PM

Dude is fuuuugly. Painting is beautiful.

almostdone

03-24-2014, 06:10 PM

Graig,
That Joss is simply amazing. I have become a bit of a art stalker on your web page. I have been passing my iPad around to anyone who will look showing off your work.
I have a few questions though if you don't mind me asking or my ignorance. Do you have multiple pieces you're working on at once or do you just buckle down and do one at a time? Also, how many hours does it take you to finish an average, and I only say that referring to the work load not the ability, piece? Finally, how many hours a day/ week are you working on your pieces?
My wife doesn't care much about my collection but does ask if there is anything new you have posted.
With all awe and respect thank you for continuing this amazing thread,
Drew

GKreindler

03-24-2014, 09:15 PM

Hey Drew,

Thanks so much for such kind words. Certainly, feel free to stalk away, or show stuff to your friends. I very much appreciate you doing so.

And why would your questions be ignorant? I'm happy to answer anything you want to ask. Well, anything pertaining to the paintings, maybe not so much where you can get a good recipe for kasha varnishkes (I'm still looking).

Typically, I'm working on a lot of pieces at once. I can spend a few days working on one specifically, but always for an hour or so each day, I'll try to get stuff done on other paintings. And even then, after a few days, I just need a break from the main thing I'm focusing on, so I'll make the appropriate switch. And that might be something that's completely different too, like from an action panoramic to a simple portrait. I just like to have a lot of things in the works, whether its commissioned stuff or for the inventory.

When it comes to how long each piece takes, it all depends on the subject matter and the size. For instance, a 16" x 20" portrait is one of my favorite sizes and subjects to work on. I find that that particular size lends itself so nicely to head and shoulder shots, and I can get into as much detail as I want to. And because they're not usually "game situation specific", they're also somewhat quick to do. I'd say that each one of those takes anywhere between 25-35 hours each. Like the Joss portrait would be closer to the 35 hour mark because of the minutia in his face and the stuff in his sweater. But the Grover Cleveland above it is closer to 25 hours, as most of the little stuff is limited to his face.

The larger paintings usually will take at least double that. They require a lot more research into what's exactly going on in the picture plain. That means that there's a lot more legwork just going into those initial stages, whether it applies to finding out the color of a particular ballpark billboard, or finding out whether it was cold and rainy on the depicted day. The Lou Gehrig panoramic I did last year, for instance, took well over 200 hours. That thing was basically 4 feet by seven feet, had multiple figures, crowds, ballpark features, microphones, pinstripes and tons of other things to make it a slow-going.

Each day, the amount of time I put into actual painting varies. Some of those days, I'm spending 8 hours doing nothing but; others, maybe only 1 or 2 hours. But overall, I'm still working about 8-10 hours each day at the very least. A lot of that time goes to research, reading, prepping, sketching, and even just thinking. To be honest, there really isn't much time in any given day when I can take my brain off of work. It's both a nice thing and a bad thing, as it's something that I'm super passionate about, but sometimes, even I need break. There's that old saying that, "if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life." I think for me, it's half like that, and half like I'm a dog pulling a sled inn the snow all day. It really is hard work. Most nights, I feel like I've been wrestling with a bear.

All in all, it may sound corny, but I still really feel super lucky and incredibly thankful that I'm able to do something for a living that I love, and that others seem to enjoy it.

Hope this answers some of your questions.

Thanks again,

Graig

Lordstan

03-24-2014, 09:21 PM

Graig,
We are are also super lucky that we can benefit from both watching you do what you love and many of us benefit from owning a piece of what you love to do.
I don't think it's an understatement to say we are all very thankful you are here with us.
Keep on Paintin'

Best,
Mark

Scott Garner

03-25-2014, 04:30 AM

That's putting it mildly! Definitely an interesting image to look at, even if Joss himself isn't easy on the peepers! I love how there is almost as much texture in his face as in his sweater :D I can definitely see how this one would be a blast for you to paint.

You know, Graig and Lance....
I have always been perplexed at Addie Joss and the obvious early degeneration of his appearance for such a young man.

By all accounts, Addie was a highly educated player for his era and did not seem to have any major vices. Those teeth and his looks though, suggest otherwise.

Here are two common earlier images of Addie that were taken less than 10 years earlier. Look at the shocking difference in appearance.

Graig, as usual your talent amazes me. Congrats on your Addie!

GoCubsGo32

03-25-2014, 01:38 PM

You made Addie look great! Well....with some helping with shadows and lightning,lol. What an amazing rendering Mr.Graig!

perezfan

03-25-2014, 03:10 PM

Incredible depiction as always, Graig :D

Would love to see more actual photos of Joss (in his deteriorated state). Amazingly, the "pre-degradation" photos posted above are not too horrible :confused: :eek:

GKreindler

03-26-2014, 06:45 AM

Thanks again, fellas. You sure know how to make a guy feel swell.

The Addie issue is an interesting one, indeed. I just wish that we had more images of the man to see the eventual progression of his life and condition. Images of him are somewhat scarce as it is, and then once you take into account those that are of very high quality, well, they're few and far between. I'm glad that if nothing else, we have a really nice portrait or two (quality-wise) as well as a handful of action shots. The Conlon one that you posted, Scott, has always been a favorite.

Graig

ramram

03-26-2014, 07:24 AM

Un-freaking believable to see these works in progress. I almost enjoy more hearing about how the painting is thought out and the progressions. As always, beautiful work Graig.

Rob M.

Runscott

03-26-2014, 09:37 AM

I would simply stop here, and call it 'Lou and the Babe, in front of a painting of a net'. This might be my favorite of yours so far.

Thank you for so many wonderfully kind words, guys. I sincerely appreciate each and every single one of them.

Howard, I tell ya, those pinstripes are gonna be the death of me. It's the one annoying thing about painting Yankees - those stripes can be REALLY rough to tackle.

Then again, I'm also going batty because of the batting net on this one...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/GehrigRuth1927_zpsd5801a84.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/GehrigRuth1927_zpsd5801a84.jpg.html)

GKreindler

03-28-2014, 12:32 PM

Thanks a lot, Scott. I'm pretty happy with it too. I'll be excited to get it photographed.

Speaking of whom, this one's just about ready to go to them, too. And that also makes me happy.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo_zpsd48ca880.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo_zpsd48ca880.jpg.html)

It might sound strange, but getting paintings out of the studio and to the photographers is a pretty satisfying experience. It's probably because once they're photographed, I can add them to my portfolio properly. So, in essence, the joy is in building a body of work.

Anywho, I'm rambling.

I am wondering though, do you guys care whether I post in-progress stuff on here? Usually I just limit it to finished and photographed work these days, but all of the sudden, I've been into putting up these things at different points of the journey.

As usual, thoughts are appreciated.

Graig

Frozen in Time

03-28-2014, 12:51 PM

Wrightfan85

03-28-2014, 01:10 PM

Nice work! I can barely draw a stick figure so I always have great admiration for people who can paint.

Lordstan

03-28-2014, 03:34 PM

Graig,
The more posts the better. Post'em started, mid-way and complete. It's always interesting to see the journey from start to finish.
Keep up the great work!
Mark

Section115

03-28-2014, 04:32 PM

Post it all. Please!

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thecatspajamas

03-28-2014, 06:28 PM

I love seeing the works in progress, so the more posts, the merrier I say. Of course, that does present the problem of coming up with more superlatives for all the additional posts, but I think we can manage ;)

GKreindler

03-28-2014, 07:06 PM

whitehse

03-28-2014, 07:49 PM

A large majority of us want to buy a book of your work or even prints since buying an original is out of our price range. What would make you think we would NOT want to see more? :)

Seriously....keep 'em coming!

GKreindler

03-31-2014, 12:32 PM

Fair enough, Andrew. You got it!!

I just got these back from the photographers, so I'll be glad to add them onto the ol' website at some point in the near future. They're not completely color-corrected yet, but they're juuusssttt about there.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Addie_Joss_1910_May_19_zpsa3d2d21b.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Addie_Joss_1910_May_19_zpsa3d2d21b.jpg.html)
Addie Joss, May 19, 1910, 16" x 16"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Grover_Cleveland_Alexander_1916__zps12f54ecd.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Grover_Cleveland_Alexander_1916__zps12f54ecd.jpg.h tml)
Grover Cleveland Alexander, 1915, 18" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_Babe_Ruth_1927_League_Park_zpsde8bd95a. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_Babe_Ruth_1927_League_Park_zpsde8bd95a. jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig & Babe Ruth, 1927, 30" x 34"

I hope you guys like 'em. I still have some serious love for that Joss image. Maybe that just makes me weird.

As usual, thanks for keeping up with this thread!

Graig

thecatspajamas

03-31-2014, 12:40 PM

I still have some serious love for that Joss image. Maybe that just makes me weird.

Nah, I don't think that makes you weird. I'm a big fan of The Walking Dead too :D

Still wondering what in the world ravaged Joss's face like that. Seems awful young for it to have been sun damage (that from my armchair doctor's office perspective). Could it have been some kind of STD?

GKreindler

03-31-2014, 03:53 PM

When it comes to the expression, I'd like to think that Bain (or whomever) captured him in a really weird moment. What kind of moment that is, I have NO idea.

But his skin looking like leather?? Man, at 30-years old, I have NO clue. I understand the whole playing in the sun with short-brimmed hats, but that's just frikkin' crazy. Any clues as to what Joss did in the off-season?

Graig

Lordstan

03-31-2014, 05:08 PM

Bobmc

03-31-2014, 07:43 PM

A favorite player I followed during the '60's was pitcher, Joel Horlen; likely most remembered for pitching a no-hitter in 1967 against the Detroit Tigers during the heated AL pennant race. Last year, artist Van Martin was commissioned to use his unique style and capture Joe on canvas. Joe was at the unveiling and for all of us there that day, we won't soon forget the experience of seeing the joy on his face.

IMO, the surviving golden age players of the 50's and 60's are living National treasures and I highly recommend showing appreciation to every one of them in any way possible. They were instrumental in paving the way for golden opportunities of today's big league players by coping with the reserve clause during their careers, enduring low salaries (relatively speaking), minimal benefits and they showed courage during arduous fighting for player rights alongside Marvin Miller. The entertainment and thrills those players gave us baby boomers during those years are certainly plentiful.
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Joe Horlen and artist Van Martin above

Scott Garner

04-01-2014, 05:32 AM

Joss died of tubercular meningitis. This means he had tuberculosis for a period of time prior to it moving to his central nervous system. In the past, TB was called consumption by the general public. This is because the body's resources are "consumed" by the illness. It could have easily caused a healthy person to waste away. Unfortunately, Joss wasn't anywhere near healthy. He also suffered from malaria during this time period. Even with modern medicine, recovery from either of these things is not assured. Recovery then was about luck.
I'm sure this is all part of why he looks like that

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As covered in Scott Longert's excellent book, Addie Joss King of Pitchers (1998), I would add to Mark's excellent research that Addie Joss and George Mullin co-owned a billiard parlor in downtown Toledo, OH together during this same time period.

Undoubtedly, there was heavy smoking, drinking and late nights going on in this establishment, knowing the time period. It's only an assumption, but I've wondered if these conditions caused the lung infection that ultimately led to Addie's early demise...

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

04-01-2014, 06:15 AM

I think that a coffee table book of your work would be awesome.

Lordstan

04-01-2014, 08:04 AM

As covered in Scott Longert's excellent book, Addie Joss King of Pitchers (1998), I would add to Mark's excellent research that Addie Joss and George Mullin co-owned a billiard parlor in downtown Toledo, OH together during this same time period.

Undoubtedly, there was heavy smoking, drinking and late nights going on in this establishment, knowing the time period. It's only an assumption, but I've wondered if these conditions caused the lung infection that ultimately led to Addie's early demise...

Caused is a tricky word, Scott. Spending a lot of time in an establishment like that, during that time period, certainly would have been a higher risk for catching an illness like TB which is transmitted by coughing. If you then add on the unhealthy lifestyle choices including smoking, poor nutrition, and lack of sleep, I'm sure just about any significant illness would get worse.

Back in those days the treatment for TB was to go to a sanitarium and "rest". I think pitching in the rowdy days of baseball and spending your nights in a billiard parlor qualifies as pretty much the opposite of "rest." His untimely demise is really not a huge surprise once you analyze it all.

Kawika

04-01-2014, 12:44 PM

I think that a coffee table book of your work would be awesome.
+googol to the power of infinity

04-01-2014, 01:03 PM

Thanks, everyone. I just don't want to get to the point where I'm posting stuff and annoying people or whatever. I still can get a bit weird when putting the artwork out there. Even after so many years, dammit!

But seriously, I'm glad y'all wanna see more!

Graig

This is your thread. The more posts, the better! :)

The "in progress" shots are cool because they show some method to your madness, so to speak.

Runscott

04-01-2014, 02:12 PM

It's only an assumption, but I've wondered if these conditions caused the lung infection that ultimately led to Addie's early demise...

A consumption assumption is no presumption.

Scott Garner

04-01-2014, 02:27 PM

A consumption assumption is no presumption.

You've got a lot of gumption... :p

thecatspajamas

04-01-2014, 02:35 PM

Worst...Schoolhouse Rocks...ever... :eek:

Lordstan

04-01-2014, 02:38 PM

I'm not sure which caused more groans, Scott F's or Lance' comment.

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GKreindler

04-09-2014, 04:20 PM

Hey all,

Hope the weather's treating everyone well. Thankfully, New York is officially starting to thaw. Or at least, here in the city it is.

Anywho, thought I'd share this guy, who's getting there.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/MarisBerraMantle_zps0ef4d0ac.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/MarisBerraMantle_zps0ef4d0ac.jpg.html)

There's still a good amount of work to be done, but I'd say that it's about halfway through at this point. I've been enjoying this one, mainly because of the expressions from our boys, especially that of Yogi's. That face is just an absolute winner. And, I gotta say, it's a nice little break to NOT be doing those pinstripes for once. :)

Hope y'all dig it!

Graig

Section115

04-15-2014, 11:45 AM

Graig - Saw NBC Sports used your awesome Jackie Robinson painting today on their Facebook page. What a great honor.

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GKreindler

04-15-2014, 08:10 PM

Hey Kevin, thanks for the heads up! I actually had no idea that they'd done so until I read this a bit earlier today. I'm pretty darn flabbergasted.

Graig

Scott Garner

04-15-2014, 09:18 PM

Hey Kevin, thanks for the heads up! I actually had no idea that they'd done so until I read this a bit earlier today. I'm pretty darn flabbergasted.

Graig

I believe it's your best painting, FWIW Graig.

GKreindler

04-15-2014, 09:54 PM

Really, Scott? I mean, I won't lie, I really do love it. A lot. But I definitely like your Vandy just as much.

71buc

04-15-2014, 10:07 PM

I believe it's your best painting, FWIW Graig.

+1

Scott Garner

04-16-2014, 04:11 AM

Really, Scott? I mean, I won't lie, I really do love it. A lot. But I definitely like your Vandy just as much.

Graig, please don't get me wrong because I absolutely LOVE my Vandy painting, but the scale, the textures, the colors, the history and the mood in the Jackie Robinson painting all make this one special, IMHO.

BTW, when I tell people about you and your talent, I always include the Jackie Robinson in the three or four paintings that I share with them.

At this point you have painted so many masterpieces that it really is getting hard to even single out only a few.

Keep up the awesome work! :cool:

GKreindler

04-16-2014, 07:50 PM

Thanks, Scott. You continue to make me blush. :o

GKreindler

04-17-2014, 10:11 PM

Hey all,

Hope this post finds everyone well and happy. Please excuse the flowery paragraph that follows.

As I write this, I just came home from my birthday dinner at Katz's Deli, so I don't think I'm getting out of this chair anytime soon (you try moving after having one of their matzoh balls and a corned beef sandwich in your belly). I'm officially 34-years old, and like I seem to do on every birthday, was thinking about the things I've been grateful for in the past year. I still thinking about the first time I came onto this board - I was invited by Jimmy C (kingofclout, we miss you). I was 29 then, and still just really starting off in my career and in many ways, my life. It seems like since then, this board has been an absolute haven for me. Not only have I been able to show my work here, but it's just been super easy to find myself lost in a thread, pulling me away from whatever drudgeries were going on in 'real' life at the time. In essence, you guys have been amazing to me in every single way. I REALLY couldn't feel more blessed. Thank you.

I also got a painting back from the photographers today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1961_September_14sm_zpsbcab17ba.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1961_September_14sm_zpsbcab17ba.jpg. html)
Mickey Mantle, September 14, 1961, 24" x 30"

And I thought I'd show some of the in-progress things I have going on right now. Some of them are obviously closer to completion than others, so you might have to use your imagination a bit. Also, please excuse my photography. Though I tried to keep everything sharp, there still seems to be a lot of glare on the right side of the images (closest to the window and all).

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/CapAnson1888_zps12f406a0.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/CapAnson1888_zps12f406a0.jpg.html)
Cap Anson, 1888, 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/EdDelahanty1903_zps2699ea01.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/EdDelahanty1903_zps2699ea01.jpg.html)
Ed Delahanty, 1903, 22" x 34"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/ChristyMathewson1907_zps601780a5.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/ChristyMathewson1907_zps601780a5.jpg.html)
Christy Mathewson, June 5, 1907, 30" x 40"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/RubeMarquard1912_zpsf7fb42c3.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/RubeMarquard1912_zpsf7fb42c3.jpg.html)
Rube Marquard, 1912, 20" x 24"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/BabeRuth1915_zps7b1af18f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/BabeRuth1915_zps7b1af18f.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, October 6, 1915, 34" x 40"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/LouGehrig1923_zpsa478ceb6.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/LouGehrig1923_zpsa478ceb6.jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig, 1923, 16" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/RogersHornsby1930_zpsa488360f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/RogersHornsby1930_zpsa488360f.jpg.html)
Rogers Hornsby, 1929, 30" x 32"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/LouGehrigBabeRuth1931_zpsd1924648.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/LouGehrigBabeRuth1931_zpsd1924648.jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig & Babe Ruth, 1931, 24" x 31"

Anywho, I hope I'm not spinning any wheels here in posting this stuff, and hopefully you continue to enjoy it. As per usual, if you have any questions, comments, critiques or something of the sort, I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for being AWESOME!

Graig

thecatspajamas

04-17-2014, 10:36 PM

Graig, the exact words out of my mouth looking over this latest group were, "This kid is friggin' ridiculous." In a good way. The body of work you've put together over the last 5 years is nothing short of incredible, and I can't begin to imagine what that oeuvre will look like 50 years after your first post here (not to mention how many posts this thread will run by then!) Happy Birthday, God bless you and yours, and keep up the good work!

Kawika

04-17-2014, 11:09 PM

Good Lord! F-bombing Unreal.
Happy Birthday, Graig. Thirty-four already. Almost a geezer.

Scott Garner

04-18-2014, 05:03 AM

Happy Birthday, Graig!

WOW! These new paintings are really terrific. Amazing!

sebie43

04-18-2014, 06:04 AM

Happy Birthday Graig! those paintings are amazing. That Anson is just...wow

RTK

04-18-2014, 06:47 AM

Thanks so much for sharing and Happy Birthday. I especially enjoy the Ruth pitching, a scene we don't often see, Hornsby looking into my eyes and Mantle at what appears to be Comiskey. I would love to see a gallery showing someday.

GKreindler

04-18-2014, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the well-wishes, everybody!

Lance, is it weird that when you wrote your thought about the "kid" being ridiculous, I got really happy? I still can't believe how much gray hair I have in my beard. Gah!!

Forever Young

04-18-2014, 09:53 AM

thecatspajamas

04-18-2014, 01:33 PM

Lance, is it weird that when you wrote your thought about the "kid" being ridiculous, I got really happy? I still can't believe how much gray hair I have in my beard. Gah!!

Chalk it up to your youthful enthusiasm for your craft, which hopefully never fades regardless of how gray your beard grows. Or perhaps just wishful thinking from an aging "kid" who only has a couple of years on you :p

A bit off-topic, but after reading your comment a while back about your cousin being Scott Snyder, I'm curious if you've ever done anything for DC or any of the other comic companies? I think I would still prefer to see you painting dudes in loose flannel rather than skin-tight spandex, but I'm curious if you've ever taken a breather from batsmen to try your hand at Batman?

Runscott

05-24-2014, 09:55 AM

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/MickeyMantle1961_zps4e0b32e1.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/MickeyMantle1961_zps4e0b32e1.jpg.html)

This thread requires bumpage...

Girlfriend and I are in a coffee shop going through Graig's website and this thread. She likes his work as much as me, so I'm halfway 'there' ;)

Our favorite is the one of the Yankees, led by Ruth, walking toward home 'Flawless and Favorable', but this Mantle is right behind it.

GKreindler

06-17-2014, 12:21 PM

Hey all,

Thanks so much for all of the love in this thread over the past month or so.

It's been a while since I've posted, as things have been pretty darn busy around here. I've been doing my best to finish up some older stuff that's owed to VERY patient clients (I'm looking at you, Brian and Phil), and am finally starting to see some light. So, I've been pretty lax on getting back to this thread. Over the next few weeks, that should change, as I have a good amount of stuff I'm bringing to the photographers.

For starters, there's this guy:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Roger_Maris_Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1961_July_22_ zpsdcb2a60f.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Roger_Maris_Yogi_Berra_Mickey_Mantle_1961_July_22_ zpsdcb2a60f.jpg.html)
Roger Maris, Yogi Berra and Mickey Mantle, July 22, 1961, 26" x 32"

I'd been noodling a lot with this one, as there was a lot more that needed to go into it than I originally thought it would need. When I first started painting, I always used to think that paintings depicting sunlit players were always so much intensive than those depicting overcast ones. I've only recently discovered in the past few years that it's about even - subtlety is everywhere, I suppose.

Either way, I'm glad to be finally getting some of these paintings out of the studio so I can make room...for more paintings. I guess I'm feeling more and more like Sisyphus these days.

Here's a fun example:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo_zps856f1e7b.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo_zps856f1e7b.jpg.html)

There gets to be less and less room for my clothing, which, I guess as I work more and more in the studio, becomes more and more splattered in oil paint. Whoops.

Anywho, I'm done rambling. As per usual, comments/crits/questions are always appreciated.

Thanks!

Graig

Kawika

06-17-2014, 03:41 PM

The Second Coming of Fibber McGee
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Forever Young

06-17-2014, 03:49 PM

Awesome Graig! You see this?? I can't wait until my Kreindlers realize their potential!

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/rockwell-red-sox-painting-sells-for-22-6-million-at-auction-christies-052314

GKreindler

06-17-2014, 05:38 PM

Benny, the only way that's happening is if I die pretty soon. Then in 50 years, you might have a shot at a nice appreciation. Definitely not one that high, though.

Either way, should I be worried in Cleveland?

Graig

Scott Garner

06-17-2014, 06:53 PM

GKreindler

06-17-2014, 09:57 PM

Scott, it's only one of his many.

Graig

timzcardz

06-18-2014, 06:40 AM

Graig, Thanks! Now I need to go change my shirt as I just drooled all over myself.

That Maris/Berra/Mantle is B E A Utiful!

AustinMike

06-18-2014, 08:13 AM

That Maris/Berra/Mantle is B E A Utiful!

+1

billyb

06-18-2014, 09:18 AM

Graig,

Amazing, simply amazing.

Bill

GKreindler

06-18-2014, 02:57 PM

Thanks a lot, guys. :)

Graig

GKreindler

06-25-2014, 11:18 AM

Hey all,

Just thought I'd share the latest one to come back from the photographers.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_Babe_Ruth_1930_Dugout-En4_zpsf19b1ae2.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_Babe_Ruth_1930_Dugout-En4_zpsf19b1ae2.jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig & Babe Ruth, 1930, 24" x 31"

This one was a bit tough to handle, as the original photograph or negative was touched up at some point in the developing process before it was scanned and sold to the owners of the thing who I got it from. Whether an untouched version exists out there, I know not, and I've never seen the image anywhere else. My guess is that what I have is all that's available. So, the original value structure ended up being a bit screwy in the end, as both Lou and Babe were masked and dodged to bring more light into the shadows. I think I worked through it alright. Hopefully. Maybe.

As per usual, any comments/crits/questions are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Graig

Kawika

06-25-2014, 01:00 PM

You are not human.

thecatspajamas

06-25-2014, 01:45 PM

This one was a bit tough to handle, as the original photograph or negative was touched up at some point in the developing process before it was scanned and sold to the owners of the thing who I got it from. Whether an untouched version exists out there, I know not, and I've never seen the image anywhere else. My guess is that what I have is all that's available. So, the original value structure ended up being a bit screwy in the end, as both Lou and Babe were masked and dodged to bring more light into the shadows. I think I worked through it alright. Hopefully. Maybe.

As per usual, any comments/crits/questions are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Graig

Much of that went over my head, but if any of them Yankees' value structures keep gettin' screwy and dodged, you just smack 'em on the beehind and tell them to get back in line!

Seriously though, that's a right purty picture. Keep up the good work!

Lordstan

06-25-2014, 02:17 PM

You are not human.
Maybe he's a cyborg!
Wow.

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howard38

06-25-2014, 05:43 PM

Man, I hate to sound corny but Gehrig really pops out of that painting and I feel like I could pick up one of those bats. Ruth is not too shabby either. Outstanding as usual.

GKreindler

06-25-2014, 09:09 PM

Thanks a lot, guys. :)

Kawika, I'm the furriest robot you'll ever meet. Maybe even the shortest.

Lordstan

06-25-2014, 10:20 PM

I wish I was the one who commissioned that one. It is spectacular.
Congrats Buddy.
Where is the update on the 27 Yanks?

GKreindler

07-02-2014, 03:05 PM

Hey all,

Here are two more I got scans for today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Christy_Mathewson_1904_zps43c198a3.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Christy_Mathewson_1904_zps43c198a3.jpg.html)
Christy Mathewson, 1904, 9" x 12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Richie_Allen_1969_zpsa623d953.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Richie_Allen_1969_zpsa623d953.jpg.html)
Richie Allen, 1969, 12" x 9"

The color isn't quite correct yet, as the red on Dick's helmet is about as chromatic as humanly possible. But I think the Matty is pretty much there.

Anywho, I hope y'all enjoy them!

Graig

Deertick

07-03-2014, 08:50 AM

You know Graig, If your work ever gets exposure to current and former MLB players, you are going to need to franchise! The line will be so long guys will have to wait until their retirement ceremony to receive their heirloom painting that they commissioned their rookie year. :D

iwantitiwinit

07-03-2014, 11:09 AM

whodey14

07-06-2014, 09:32 AM

Went through this entire thread over the last couple days and Graig like I said in your national thread I'm impressed. Absolutely amazing. I assure you if I find a picture I want brought to life I'm sending you a message. I've showed probably 10+ people and everyone loved your work. I'll be sure to tune into updates. Also if the book idea ever comes to fruition I'll happily grab a copy.

-Adam

billyb

07-06-2014, 10:56 AM

Graig,
I was checking other painters on line and Stephen Holland is well known and does work for many professional teams and players. Comparing your work to his, I have to be honest, he couldn't carry your paint brush. Your work blows his out of the water...............I mean oil.

GKreindler

07-06-2014, 08:58 PM

Thanks so much for all of the kind words, everybody.

Jim, I would love it if some of those older guys dug what I do. It seems these days that it's harder and harder to get it in front of the right people, especially without seeming sketchy and/or creepy. I know some artists who track these players down through their Twitter accounts, and quite frankly, it kinda turns me off to the idea. There's gotta be another way!

Adam, thank you for sharing my work with your friends - much appreciated!

Billy, Holland and I definitely do different kinds of work. I've always really dug his painting style, as it has a certain grit to it that is very appealing. At the same time, I've been able to chat with him a few times on the phone and he's really a wonderful dude. I hope that I can meet him and talk shop someday.

GoCubsGo32

07-07-2014, 06:10 AM

Love the Allen! The textures are incredible!

Do you or / have you set up a booth at the MLB All-Star game fan fest? I know it's more cost and expenses, but older and newer players make their way through it all the time.

I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

07-07-2014, 07:07 AM

Craig - Have you ever thought about gifting a painting to a team? I bet the franchise would hang it up.

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GKreindler

07-21-2014, 03:39 PM

Hey everyone,

I just got some scans back from the photographers that I thought I would share. They're not completely color-corrected yet, so they might be a little off in some spots, but overall, they're not too bad:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Honus_Wagner_1914_Portrait_Conlon_zps6c119aa5.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Honus_Wagner_1914_Portrait_Conlon_zps6c119aa5.jpg. html)
Honus Wagner, 1914, 20" x 16"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Walter_Johnson_1914_Conlon_zps5bc7a4de.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Walter_Johnson_1914_Conlon_zps5bc7a4de.jpg.html)
Walter Johnson, 1914, 20" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Richie_Ashburn_1956_March_Portrait_zps44f87832.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Richie_Ashburn_1956_March_Portrait_zps44f87832.jpg .html)
Richie Ashburn, March, 1956, 9" x 12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Honus_Wagner_1902_T206_Portrait_Study_zps358ca7f3. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Honus_Wagner_1902_T206_Portrait_Study_zps358ca7f3. jpg.html)
Honus Wagner (color study), 1902, 5" x 7"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Moonlight_Graham_1905_Portrait_Study_zps83c3c19f.j pg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Moonlight_Graham_1905_Portrait_Study_zps83c3c19f.j pg.html)
Moonlight Graham (color study), 1905, 5" x 7"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Horace_Wilson_1902_Portrait_Study_zpsf89a8592.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Horace_Wilson_1902_Portrait_Study_zpsf89a8592.jpg. html)
Horace Wilson (color study), 1902, 5" x 7"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Kijuro_Abe_1908_Portrait_Study_zps09dca634.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Kijuro_Abe_1908_Portrait_Study_zps09dca634.jpg.htm l)
Kijuro Abe (color study), 1908, 5" x 7"

Some of you might recognize the Walter Johnson portrait, as I had done one last year of the same image. It's actually the exact same painting, but I realized that I had made a mistake with the color of the dugout roof face, and the client who purchased it was kind enough to send it back to let me correct it for him. That was after I sent him a late-night panicked email. Ya know, because I'm insane. So yeah, thanks a lot for that opportunity, Mike!

The studies were a lot of fun, as I was able to paint two fellas (Wilson and Abe) who are pretty unknown to people in the United States, one of whom happens to have an amazing beard. And heck, I've always wanted to paint that darn Wagner image - I'm surprised it took me this long to get to it. The Moonlight Graham was an interesting challenge too, one that I'm not sure as to whether I'll be able to create a full-sized painting of, as I can't locate a scan of that image that's in high enough quality. Even then, the print that I worked from for this wasn't terribly clear or crisp.

Anywho, I hope y'all dig 'em. And certainly, if you have any comments, questions, critiques, or criticisms, please feel free to share them!

Thanks,

Graig

billyb

07-22-2014, 09:22 AM

Graig,
They look great.

Runscott

07-22-2014, 10:33 AM

The lighting on the Ashburn is fantastic.

thecatspajamas

07-22-2014, 10:47 AM

I thought that Johnson looked familiar! Thank you for explaining, and yes, you are insane, but in a good way :p I'm really digging that beard on Wilson and would love to see a larger version some day. Ashburn keeps getting better every time I scroll down the page, and is sure to take the lead as my favorite of the bunch if I stare at the screen much longer.

GKreindler

07-22-2014, 05:17 PM

Thanks so much, guys!

Scott, in person, I think the Ashburn really glows. In a good way, I mean. I think. There's only so much nuance that photographers can capture when shooting that kind of two-dimensional surface. Actually being in the presence of a painting brings out so much stuff that is flattened by photography. I think nothing beats it.

Lance, you know more than most the depths of my insanity. And for that, I'm sorry. :)

Graig

Lordstan

07-22-2014, 05:57 PM

Craig,
Keep being insane. We love you for it.

I do have a question. IS it me or does Wagner's nose look significantly different in the 2 paintings. The one in the blue uniform has a nose that appears more bulbous than the Horner portrait. Is that just an optical illusion for different light and angles or did his nose change over the years?

Some truly spectacular paintings recently buddy. Any update on the 27 Yankees team?

Mark

GKreindler

07-23-2014, 03:10 PM

Hey Mark,

I think there might be a different lighting situation that's creating some of the difference. In the case of the one of him facing left, his whole head (and body) is under undiffused daylight, and in the studio portrait, there's more of a controlled environment that might only have a north-facing window or a skylight, so light is going to catch it differently. I think that difference alone might make for some of the discrepancy. Also, he's about 12 years older in that outdoor shot, so perhaps age has something to do with it. Oooorrr, it might be because the studio portrait is just a color study, so I didn't really flesh it out as much as the other portrait.

Perhaps it's a mix of all three? Or, maybe worse, I just screwed it up. I'm not quite sure, to be terribly honest.

Regarding the Yankees team shot, I'll try and take some photos of it tomorrow when the light is better.

Graig

perezfan

07-23-2014, 03:28 PM

It's actually a great question/observation about Wagner's nose. I noticed the same, but just refrained from commenting. I have heard numerous times, that the nose continues to grow throughout a person's life span, and never really stops.

Perhaps it happens more with some than with others. So maybe that was indeed a factor, along with the angle, lighting, etc. Either way, great stuff as always, and will throw in my admiration for the Ashburn. That one in particular, is astoundingly lifelike and vivid. Beautiful work!

thecatspajamas

07-23-2014, 03:39 PM

He probably took a few baseballs to the mush over the years as well, which ain't gonna help ;)

GKreindler

07-24-2014, 08:52 AM

Here's an interesting shot of Wagner from 1903:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/HonusWagner1903_zpse6b55519.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/HonusWagner1903_zpse6b55519.jpg.html)

His nose seems pretty bulbous, but because of the particular day the photo was taken, it doesn't seem to shine like the one I painted.

And then there's this shot from '36:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/HonusWagner1936_zps1582c5ad.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/HonusWagner1936_zps1582c5ad.jpg.html)

Either way, it's quite a schnoz.

And, as promised to Mark, here are some shots of where the '27 team painting is:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo1_zps3aba617d.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo1_zps3aba617d.jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo2_zps4a66d713.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo2_zps4a66d713.jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/photo3_zps5f11702c.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/photo3_zps5f11702c.jpg.html)

It's got a lot of work into it, but still needs a lot too. It just seems like no matter how many hours I work on it per day, it feels like I'm not even making any kind of dent. I've been really bogged down with a lot of other stuff in the past few months, so I haven't been able to work on this big guy too much, but I'm hoping that I can get back to it after Cleveland. I need to get it outta here. Seriously. Along with a few hours.

Man, I'm behind.

Graig

Lordstan

07-24-2014, 04:19 PM

Damn.
I am so jealous of Phil.
Even unfinished, that is beautiful.
(pardon me if I drool on anyone)

HalChaseCollector

08-10-2014, 05:57 PM

I am new here and just found your work. WOW is all I can say, you are truly gifted. Are any of your paintings for sale? I would sure love to own one!

GKreindler

08-10-2014, 08:59 PM

Thanks a lot, Willie Mays Hayes! You've got some great swagger. My stuff is definitely for sale - well, at least the stuff that I have left. You can see some of the available work here:

http://graigkreindler.com/?page_id=2277&gid=2379

Thanks again, and welcome to Net54!

Graig

yanksfan09

08-15-2014, 06:23 PM

that 27 Yankees team is amazing.

the 'stache

08-19-2014, 02:12 PM

Graig, I can't believe that I've been a member of Net 54 for nearly two years, and I've never seen this discussion topic until today. I will chalk that up to the simple fact that I have not been on this particular forum before. But still, it's hard to believe that I've not caught some reference to it in another discussion before.

Though I haven't looked through all twelve pages yet, I have to say that from what I have seen, I'm pretty much blown away. Baseball has been my greatest passion since I was a little boy, and the way you've captured the golden era of the game is simply exquisite. You are a masterful painter.

GKreindler

09-13-2014, 05:55 PM

Hey all,

I know I've said this before, but another time won't hurt. Thank you so much for all of the kind words you fellas have thrown my way about my artwork over the years. It's really meant so much to me to have people who dig what I do and appreciate it on the level that you're all on in terms of your love of the game's history - it just drives me to excel at what I do more than you could possibly imagine.

Anywho, over the past few months, I've been really trying to change the way Dean and I do business. For one thing, we've been doing our best to navigate the murky waters of making and selling reproductions (which continues to be quite the task on every level). I've given him the green light in terms of doing so, but only if they're done right. And by 'done right,' I mean in a way that doesn't at all seem cheesy. He's been trying to get in touch with lots of folks to discuss the different opportunities we may have, so if nothing else, wheels are in motion. They're moving slowly, but again, they're in motion.

The recent hope was that we can start to offer artworks, be they originals or not, at multiple price points. Additionally, we've trying to make my paintings as easy to obtain as possible, be it through redesigning stuff on my website to streamline the process, or just looking for alternate ways of reaching a wider audience. With that in mind, I'm happy to say that for the foreseeable future, I'm going to be offering my color studies for sale on eBay.

I know I posted about them a while back, but for those of you who haven't seen that entry, or might not know what those are, here's that info again. The color studies are part of the preparatory work that I do for most of my larger portrait paintings. They're pretty small at 5" x 7", and are done on linen mounted to board. In essence, they're a way for me to 'draft' out a work before I want to make my jump to starting a final canvas. These studies end up being a bit more painterly and expressionistic than my finished works, but in the faces, that's really where the majority of the real detail work goes.

Here are a few examples:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Honus_Wagner_1902_T206_Portrait_Study_zps358ca7f3. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Honus_Wagner_1902_T206_Portrait_Study_zps358ca7f3. jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1919_Portrait_Study_zps2988308c.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1919_Portrait_Study_zps2988308c.jpg.html )

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1936_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsc87078b6. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1936_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsc87078b6. jpg.html)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted_Williams_1939_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zps2f27341 5.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ted_Williams_1939_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zps2f27341 5.jpg.html)

Now, all of these were sold over the past few months, but I do have a few left (which I listed on eBay last weekend). So, right now, if you're looking for the least expensive option in owning one of my original paintings, these are probably for you. From now on, I'll be placing them on eBay as I finish each one, so if that prospect interests ya, check back often.

My eBay ID is just my name: graigkreindler. And the page to see everything I'm selling: http://www.ebay.com/sch/graigkreindler/m.html?item=121430676956&hash=item1c45d515dc&pt=Art_Paintings&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

If any of you have any questions, feel free to ask away! Otherwise, I'm back to the easel - I got plenty to catch up with (I'm looking at you Brian, Phil and Ben).

Graig

GKreindler

10-03-2014, 12:52 PM

Hey all,

It's been a busy couple of months, as I've been trying to move stuff out of the studio that's been sitting around for a bit. Unfortunately, there's still a lot left to go. Well, it's not unfortunate that I have work to do, but it's unfortunate that people have been waiting as long as they have. Le sigh.

Anywho, here's what I've completed recently, including John's raffle painting:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Samuel_Winslow_1885_zps76d626ae.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Samuel_Winslow_1885_zps76d626ae.jpg.html)
Samuel Winslow, 1885, 16" x 28"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Joe_Jackson_1911_Comiskey_zps8ecbdfdd.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Joe_Jackson_1911_Comiskey_zps8ecbdfdd.jpg.html)
Joe Jackson, 1911, 18" x 22"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Jim_Thorpe_1913_April_10_zps190e65b7.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Jim_Thorpe_1913_April_10_zps190e65b7.jpg.html)
Jim Thorpe. April 10, 1913, 20" x 28"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Hank_Aaron_1955_County_Stadium_zps12ba34cb.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Hank_Aaron_1955_County_Stadium_zps12ba34cb.jpg.htm l)
Hank Aaron, 1955-6, 16" x 24"

The Samuel Winslow was a lot of fun. First off, for those of you unfamiliar with him, he was best known as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts. However, Winslow also happened to be the team captain of the Harvard baseball club, and according to his good friend Ernest Thayer, the ORIGINAL inspiration for Casey at the Bat.

The image itself was a lot of fun to work with. Outside of the fact that I was thrilled to work on a painting of the actual inspiration for the great figure, I was also super stoked to have the image be from a studio shot. The biggest challenge for me was in the background of the piece, that landscape, which in this case, was just a background used in a studio setting. I imagined that it was just a fully painted screen of some sort. I wasn't even sure that it would have been in color, as an artist may have just created something like that using a grisaille (monochromatically). But I figured that the quality of that painting (or from what I could tell from the black and white cabinet) didn't seem to match what a grisaille traditionally looks like, so I opted for color. The challenge really laid in reminding myself that it was just a backdrop, and the color of it wouldn't be reflected in Sam himself, as it would normally if he was in the environment. Hopefully it manages to sit back enough in the final. And not for nothing, but Winslow looks like a bad@$$.

With Jackson, the thing that immediately attracted me to the image that the client picked was that shape of the grandstand. It's REALLY awkward, and almost seems like it's chopping Joe's head off. Pictorially, it's a no-no, and I should have nixed it. But there was something in the way some of the other shapes and angles in the image worked with it that I just couldn't get away from. And, something about his head behind clocked off by that shape held a nice metaphor in place, I thought. Granted, I could be completely wrong in all of this, but either way, I LOVED it.

The Thorpe was also a lot of fun, which again had a lot to do with the environment around him. The image came from 1913, and I'm pretty sure it was the first game of the season for the Giants. So, the weather that day was pretty frigid apparently, and though sunny in the morning, by the time the players took the field for BP and the crowd wandered into the ballpark, it had become terribly overcast. I kind of imagined the light being pretty silvery, which can be the case on a cold April day. So that had to reflect not only in the depiction of the stands, but also on Thorpe himself. The purple of his hat and 'NY' were cool touches that had to be adjusted for the occasion.

If anyone has any thoughts, questions, comments or critiques, I'd certainly love to hear them.

Hope ya dig these four!

Graig

TimCarrollArt

10-03-2014, 03:39 PM

All are amazing, Graig. And that backdrop? Well done, sir......well done!

Tim

whitehse

10-03-2014, 05:59 PM

Are you freaking kidding me?

The four paintings you posted today might be the best collective lot you have ever posted at one time. That Winslow is right up there with your Matty and the Aaron turned out far far greater than I ever expected it to.

I have said it before and will say it again.....you sir, have an incredible talent.

GKreindler

10-03-2014, 08:00 PM

Thank you so much Tim. Coming from another great artist, it means a lot!

Andrew, I'm amazed you feel that way about the Winslow!! That is, amazed and really thrilled! I really hope that in the future, I can do more paintings of these 19th century guys and treat them similarly. I have a couple of great shots of Deacon White and Mike Kelly that have similar backdrops - they're BEGGING me to start them. But alas, not until I get myself caught up.

Thanks again for the kind words.

Graig

Kawika

10-03-2014, 08:55 PM

Quite the array. You make stunning look commonplace. Ever done a shitty painting? I didn't think so. Mark my words, Young Kreindler: Someday Cooperstown will have an artists' wing akin to the Ford Frick winners and you will be enshrined therein. Hope I am still alive so we can share a root beer on the veranda at the Otesaga.

howard38

10-03-2014, 09:07 PM

Great job on the Winslow. Those maroon socks are slammin' and nicely balanced by the red H. I never heard of him and the glasses, 'stache, and Harvard shirt had me thinking it was Teddy Roosevelt.

I think the Thorpe is the best of the new group though. Another amazing job with the colors. This one is pretty close to the Matty as my favorite of your paintings.

perezfan

10-03-2014, 10:47 PM

Agree.... Thorpe is my favorite as well. Really love that Batting pose, and those subtle lavendar shades are just so enticing :o

Scott Garner

10-04-2014, 03:38 AM

Absolutely stunning, Graig!

Joe Jackson's stare absolutely pierces your soul.
The Jim Thorpe, as other poster's have intimated, is a clear winner and is drop dead gorgeous.

You perfectly captured Hammerin' Hank in all of his glory. He literally jumps right off the canvas.

Congrats to all of the lucky people that are adding these beauties to your collections! Awesome!

GKreindler

12-07-2014, 12:35 PM

Hey all,

It's been a busy couple of months since I posted last. I have a couple of larger pieces to get up on here, which I will do soon, but first I thought I'd start with all of these color studies:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Harry_Wright_1874_Portrait_Study_zps8355b74e.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Harry_Wright_1874_Portrait_Study_zps8355b74e.jpg.h tml)
Harry Wright, 1874

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Christy_Mathewson_1900_Portrait_Study_zps4c67badc. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Christy_Mathewson_1900_Portrait_Study_zps4c67badc. jpg.html)
Christy Mathewson, 1900

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Christy_Mathewson_1908_Portrait_Study_zps49ac3215. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Christy_Mathewson_1908_Portrait_Study_zps49ac3215. jpg.html)
Christy Mathewson, 1908

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1913_Portrait_Study_zpsf26cea2e.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ty_Cobb_1913_Portrait_Study_zpsf26cea2e.jpg.html)
Ty Cobb, 1913

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Honus_Wagner_1914_Portrait_Study_zpsa9b4bd32.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Honus_Wagner_1914_Portrait_Study_zpsa9b4bd32.jpg.h tml)
Honus Wagner, 1914

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1920_Portrait_Study_b_zpse9dc1441.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1920_Portrait_Study_b_zpse9dc1441.jpg.ht ml)
Babe Ruth, 1920

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1920_Portrait_Study_a_zps30cec175.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1920_Portrait_Study_a_zps30cec175.jpg.ht ml)
Babe Ruth, 1920

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1927_Portrait_Study_zps5aac45fd.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1927_Portrait_Study_zps5aac45fd.jpg.htm l)
Lou Gehrig, 1927

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted_Williams_1939_Conlon_Portrait_Study_b_zps0dfa1 438.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ted_Williams_1939_Conlon_Portrait_Study_b_zps0dfa1 438.jpg.html)
Ted Williams, 1939

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Jackie_Robinson_1948_Portrait_Study_zps78f74662.jp g (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Jackie_Robinson_1948_Portrait_Study_zps78f74662.jp g.html)
Jackie Robinson, 1948

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Jackie_Robinson_1950_Portrait_Study_zps1c729f5a.jp g (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Jackie_Robinson_1950_Portrait_Study_zps1c729f5a.jp g.html)
Jackie Robinson, 1950

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1956_Portrait_Study_zps75c020aa.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1956_Portrait_Study_zps75c020aa.jpg. html)
Mickey Mantle, 1956

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Roberto_Clemente_1970_Portrait_Study_zpsa503a817.j pg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Roberto_Clemente_1970_Portrait_Study_zpsa503a817.j pg.html)
Roberto Clemente, 1970

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Derek_Jeter_2000_Portrait_Study_zpse87969e1.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Derek_Jeter_2000_Portrait_Study_zpse87969e1.jpg.ht ml)
Derek Jeter, 2000

As I had mentioned before, all of the studies are 5" x 7" and act as preparatory work for the larger paintings. A couple of them had been commissions, and the rest were thrown up on eBay like the last batch. If any of you are interested in checking them out, here's (http://www.ebay.com/sch/graigkreindler/m.html?item=121510613426&hash=item1c4a98d1b2&pt=Art_Paintings&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562) my seller page.

I actually really like doing these little guys a lot, as it's a nice break from the larger stuff - it ends up being a different kind of thought process that goes into each one. What's also nice is the response I've been getting for them, as people seem to really dig the fact that they can add something they really like to their collection at a reasonable price. Or at least, that's what they've been saying.

Anywho, I hope you dig 'em.

Graig

yanksfan09

12-08-2014, 06:41 PM

New studies look great Graig! Keep up the great work.

T20Brew

12-08-2014, 09:07 PM

Great work as always. I really like the Matty 1900. The lace up jersey is really cool.

Runscott

12-09-2014, 07:36 PM

Y'all bettuh not be eyein my Cobb now.

Sent from my SM-G730V using Tapatalk

GKreindler

01-29-2015, 03:10 PM

Hey all,

Just got these three back from the photographers today. The color-correction isn't quite there yet, but it's pretty darn close.

I'm not gonna lie, I had a BALL painting these three, all for different reasons.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mike_Kelly_1887_Cabinet_zpsxypkpqug.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mike_Kelly_1887_Cabinet_zpsxypkpqug.jpg.html)
Mike Kelly, 1887, 12" x 16"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Dutch_Revelle_1908_Portrait_zpsr0wilpas.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Dutch_Revelle_1908_Portrait_zpsr0wilpas.jpg.html)
Dutch Revelle, 1908, 12" x 16"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Willie_Keeler_1912_Portrait_Conlon_zpsj7ilz0pi.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Willie_Keeler_1912_Portrait_Conlon_zpsj7ilz0pi.jpg .html)
Willie Keeler, 1912, 20" x 16"

I've always wanted to try King Kelly, and the only thing standing between me and that was finding a quality scan of that image. Luckily the Hall of Fame came through. I only wish I could find a crap-ton of photos like these of the 19th century boys. I have a handful left that I'll be doing in the future, but always want to see more.

Dutch was also a treat. If nothing else, he was such a fun subject to tackle, especially being one of the more 'obscure' T206ers. I'm terribly fascinated by those guys, players who people today know so little about, but at that time, were beloved. Well, maybe it was a little different with Dutch, since he didn't make it to the bigs, but in the Southern league, I know he was quite the prospect. If I'm not mistaken, the Highlanders took a couple of looks at him over the years?

And, Keeler. What a face he had!! I'd been drawn to this image ever since I saw it, because of the wrinkles, the stands, and the jersey. Of course, that Dodger blue couldn't have hurt either.

Anywho, hope you enjoy 'em. Feel free to toss any critiques, questions or comments my way!

Thanks for reading,

Graig

terjung

01-29-2015, 03:48 PM

Unbelievable, fantastic work again, Graig. You are truly a master.

When I first saw the letters on your Smoky Joe Wood painting, I was astounded. You did it again with Kelly. Your painting of Dutch makes me wonder what stories he could tell. He will make an incredible addition for somebody. So much character just leaps off the canvas.

I'm out of words. You da man!

ETA: the appearance of texture on Revelle's jersey blows my mind

01-29-2015, 07:36 PM

The Dutch is so warm and lifelike, I can practically see his pulse. Love all three!

vintagesportscollector

01-29-2015, 07:44 PM

Being a lover of ancient flannel, I am amazed how the texture is captured in then uniforms. I feel like I can touch them. Amazing.

GKreindler

02-04-2015, 01:20 PM

Thank you so much for those kind words, guys. I'm thrilled you dig these.

I've definitely been digging doing these portraits a lot lately. What's nice about them is that they're pretty quick to do (well, quick my my standards), and they're such great ways to evoke the character of the game, whether it's because of facial hair, the vintage jerseys and hats, or even just the background of the painting. I'm hoping that I can continue to do a bunch of them throughout the years, especially more of the 19th century guys. It seems like the further back into history I go, the more excited I get!

Graig

vwtdi

02-05-2015, 03:20 AM

I'm out of adjectives...talent that very few have.

GKreindler

02-05-2015, 11:18 AM

Thanks so much, Keith. :)

sycks22

02-08-2015, 03:43 PM

Never gets old looking at your amazing work.

GKreindler

02-08-2015, 07:40 PM

Thank you so much, Pete!! I really appreciate it.

GKreindler

03-10-2015, 09:00 PM

Hey all,

I thought I'd post a few of the other paintings I got back from my photographers recently, as they were also dropped off with Eric's painting for the raffle. I thought they were pretty cool for different reasons.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Christy_Mathewson_1900_Norfolk_zpserzh8tva.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Christy_Mathewson_1900_Norfolk_zpserzh8tva.jpg.htm l)
Christy Mathewson, 1900, 12" x 18"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1920_Thompson_zpsspzzdoxk.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1920_Thompson_zpsspzzdoxk.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, 1920, 22" x 34"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1932_September_28_zpsdxguqyue.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1932_September_28_zpsdxguqyue.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, September 28, 1932, 20" x 28"

The Matty was a lot of fun, especially since it's SUCH an early shot of him. He couldn't have been older than 19 or 20. And the weird insignia is from the Norfolk Phenoms of the Virginia League, who he played with before the Giants purchased his contract in July of 1900. Maaannn, those blue eyes!!

I've always wanted to do a painting of the Paul Thompson photograph, as I had already done a small study-like one of another from that same set. This one is my favorite of the three though, as Ruth looks so great as he's about to step into that pitch and shift his weight. I just felt like the movement and force of his gesture was too much to deny. Hopefully I did it justice on the canvas. And obviously, that motif of having the background in the shade with Babe being carved out with some of those light spots, that's the kind of stuff I LOVE.

The third Babe, well, if you haven't seen it and want to read more about the thought processes behind it, go here:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=197463

And since this one's currently on the easel and I'm trying to finish it off, I figured it was worth showing. It's one of the older commissions I spoke of in the raffle thread - the client's been waiting for quite some time for it.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/BabeRuth1915_zpsimfnst45.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/BabeRuth1915_zpsimfnst45.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, October 6, 1915, 40" x 34"

My goal is to get some of the other ones I've neglected over time done and outta here. It's been too long.

But in regards to the painting, it's amazing to think that only 774 people were at the Polo Grounds that day to see a doubleheader against the Yankees. Apparently Carrigan used a bunch of his starters for both contests, treating the two games like a dress rehearsal for the World Series, which would start two days later at the Baker Bowl.

Anywho, it's coming along. The stands still need some work, as does the dirt and grass, but they're all getting there. It's starting to feel like the chilly October day it's supposed to be.

I hope you dig them!! Any comments or questions are always welcome.

Thanks again,

Graig

yanksfan09

03-10-2015, 09:19 PM

More incredible stuff Graig!

Those all look great. I'm partial to the Ruth about to swing ;).
You nailed the weight transfer in the legs and the detail is just phenomenal!
The sunlight and shade area detail is awesome, down to the details in the dirt. Truly one of your best!

The other Ruth's and Matty look amazing too. That 1915 Ruth is gonna look great too when finished.

Forever Young

03-11-2015, 10:49 AM

You are amazeballs you are.

GKreindler

03-11-2015, 02:54 PM

Problems you have, Benny.

Lordstan

03-11-2015, 04:50 PM

Not sure I can top Ben's post.
Stunning those are.

GKreindler

03-13-2015, 11:15 AM

Thanks a lot, Mark! Ben always has a way with words. :)

Also, I dropped off one of those Babe Ruth paintings to the new owner, and this happened:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/10942419_10152913313589934_5138213200515310797_n_z ps0lytsmj8.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/10942419_10152913313589934_5138213200515310797_n_z ps0lytsmj8.jpg.html)

Color me flattered. Every now and again, I sign things for people, but this was the first time I'd ever done so on a ball. And I gotta say, doing so on that thing is HARD. People like Killebrew and Gehringer get my UTMOST respect for pulling off some amazing signatures on those spheres. Just wow.

Graig

yanksfan09

03-14-2015, 07:41 PM

GKreindler

04-27-2015, 11:21 AM

Hey all,

Just thought I'd share a few more 5" x 7" color studies that came back from the photographers the other day.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1910_Portrait_Study_zpst0xxh09o.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ty_Cobb_1910_Portrait_Study_zpst0xxh09o.jpg.html)
Ty Cobb, 1910

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1951_March_Topps_52_Study_zpsq5csalc v.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1951_March_Topps_52_Study_zpsq5csalc v.jpg.html)
Mickey Mantle, March, 1951

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1951_April_14_Study_zpsnk2c5grw.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1951_April_14_Study_zpsnk2c5grw.jpg. html)
Mickey Mantle, April 14, 1951

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Bryce_Harper_2014_Sept_Portrait_Study_zpsi3w2v0mt. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Bryce_Harper_2014_Sept_Portrait_Study_zpsi3w2v0mt. jpg.html)
Bryce Harper, September 23, 2014

These four are all spoken for, but I'm continuing to produce new ones (when time permits) and throw 'em on eBay. If any of y'all wanna keep an eye on what's available, you can either follow me as a seller (my name), or keep an eye on this page:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/graigkreindler/m.html?item=121566736893&hash=item1c4df131fd&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Anywho, as per usual, any thoughts/comments/critiques are ALWAYS appreciated.

Thanks for reading!

Graig

GKreindler

05-07-2015, 05:44 PM

Hey all,

Here's the most recent pick-up from the photographers:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Nolan_Ryan_1990_June_11_No-Hitter_zpsgztztgji.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Nolan_Ryan_1990_June_11_No-Hitter_zpsgztztgji.jpg.html)
Nolan Ryan, June 11, 1990, 40" x 32"

The scene is the last pitch thrown in Nolan Ryan's sixth no-hitter. Ya know, thrown when he was 43. No biggie. At that age, he became the oldest player to throw one, and the first to do so for three different teams.

It was a toughie to paint, as there are a lot of places the viewer's eyes need to go. I think it probably starts out on that scoreboard, being as bright and luminous as it is. From there though, I'm hoping it kinda goes down to Ryan on the mound, who is the sharpest figure on the field. I tried to keep Randolph, Russel and Denkinger pretty soft in their handling, as I didn't want them to pop out first, which is usually what can happen the focus is NOT on the batter.

Anywho, it was fun to paint, but definitely a challenge with what was mentioned above, as well as the mowing lines on the field and the filled crowd. There was just a LOT of visual information.

But yeah, I hope y'all enjoy it. If any of you have any questions, comments or critiques, as per usual, feel free to share!

Thanks for reading!

Graig

And PS: I've gotta give Scott Garner huge thanks and props for hooking me up with a nice scan of Denkinger's section of the original photo, as all of the versions of this particular image I found had both of his legs hidden by a horrendous stamp. Without him this finished product would not have been possible.

vintagesportscollector

05-07-2015, 05:55 PM

That's a painting????...holy crap I thought it was the original photograph!! Amazing!!!

Scott Garner

05-07-2015, 06:18 PM

WOW!! :eek::eek: C'mon Graig, that's flat out unreal!!
I couldn't believe that wasn't a photo at first.
You painted his 6th no-hitter perfectly, IMHO!

Nolan became the oldest to pitch a no-hitter in this game (at age 43) & also went the longest period of time between no-hitters pitched.
He bested his record the following year on May 1st, 1991 becoming the oldest pitcher to throw a no-hitter (# 7) at age 44, which is likely a record to never be broken

billyb

05-07-2015, 07:12 PM

Graig,
That painting has so much going it is hard to believe it is a painting. That scoreboard is just unreal. Graig, how many perfect paintings is that for you???? Whomever requested that painting really has a conversation piece, that is for sure. That belongs in a museum.

Bill

GoCubsGo32

05-07-2015, 10:23 PM

I totally thought that was a reference photo of what you were painting next....

I had to look at it for a few min to realize that was the painting!:eek::eek::eek:

Whoa!

MIND-BLOWN.

GKreindler

05-08-2015, 12:51 PM

Wow, thanks so much for such kind words, everybody.

I think the painting appears pretty photographic as a result if the scoreboard, which I think shows evidence of the camera through that bright light. Granted, I would have probably painted it that way anyways, since it creates such a nice luminous effect. Personally, I think I was just super happy to be able to paint something that was so modern, as I feel like I'm lacking it in the portfolio (for the most part). If I can paint more fellas from the last 30 years, I think I'd be pretty rounded in that sense. The portfolio, not me. I'm already rounded.

Either way, I'll be delivering Nolan to the client personally on Wednesday, and hopefully she'll love it once it's in hand.

Graig

Scott Garner

05-08-2015, 01:29 PM

GKreindler

05-08-2015, 01:44 PM

No, Scott!! :mad::mad::mad:

I mean, it's 40" x 32". Not a bad size indeed, though definitely a pain in the @$$ to carry on the subway!

Graig

Scott Garner

05-08-2015, 01:56 PM

No, Scott!! :mad::mad::mad:

I mean, it's 40" x 32". Not a bad size indeed, though definitely a pain in the @$$ to carry on the subway!

Graig

Awesome!

aquarius31

05-09-2015, 12:37 PM

That's a painting????...holy crap I thought it was the original photograph!! Amazing!!!

+1 Amazing Graig!!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

GKreindler

05-13-2015, 03:24 PM

Thanks so much for the kind words, everyone.

Here's another scan I got back from the photographers:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1915_October_6_zpswzhyeu4m.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1915_October_6_zpswzhyeu4m.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, October 6, 1915, 40" x 32"

It's one of the few commissions I've had from the board that I've been a bit lax on, so I'm trying to finish those up over the next few months, especially since some of you have been waiting rather long and patiently.

Anywho, the painting was a lot of fun, though also a big challenge. The photo it was created from has some really interesting features in it, many of which were actually physical defects in the negative (chemical stains, for the most part). Combine those with the areas that are pretty soft and out of focus anyways, and you have a recipe for some laaaattee nights. But in the end, I think that I was able to pull it off and make a nice painting. Ruth just REALLY pops from the background of the Polo Grounds, which was my main overall concern from the get-go. Well, that and a likeness, of course. And what also makes me happy is that the thing feels like a cold October afternoon. All of these things had much to do with a melange of grays that are in the image, be they from the facade of old ballpark, Babe's uniform, or even the sky - all of them had to be distinctly different and interesting.

It's an interesting thing to think about now, what-with the Sox being in town to play the rival Yankees on the last day of the season, and having the place so empty. In fact, only 774 people were at the Polo Grounds to see that doubleheader, one that was more of a World Series rehearsal than anything (Carrigan gave all of his big starters work in those two games). As a matter of fact, a LOT of the better-known images of Ruth from 1915 are from this actual game, whether they're of him warming up, standing with the other pitchers and posing for photographers (including Bain), or even standing in line with the entire team for a large panoramic photograph. Could you imagine seeing a sight like that now? I mean, Babe Ruth wasn't really Babe Ruth yet, but having Boston come to New York when they were scheduled to start the World Series less than 48 hours later and have less than a thousand people on hand? Obviously, that sort of thing was somewhat common in the game in those days, but man, it certainly has changed a LOT since then.

The painting's not completely color-corrected yet, but it's just about there. Hopefully y'all really dig, and hopefully my client feels the same way.

If you have any comments, critiques, or questions, I'd love to hear from ya!

As always, thanks for looking,

Graig

Kawika

05-13-2015, 06:56 PM

You keep outdoing yourself, kemosabe. Great image, gorgeous painting.

GKreindler

05-13-2015, 07:38 PM

Thank you so much, Kawika!!

Aloha nui loa.

Forever Young

05-13-2015, 07:52 PM

Nice work half pint. Nice work.
I hope it fits over my fireplace

GKreindler

05-13-2015, 08:05 PM

When I see you again, Ben, I'm gonna kick you in the nards.

GKreindler

06-07-2015, 03:42 PM

Hey all!

Hope everyone's starting to enjoy some nice weather. Thankfully, things in Brooklyn are starting to really come alive with the changing of the season.

While I've been working on catching up with some Net54 commissions, there have been some things I've been working on on the side. Here are a few that I got back from the photographers last week, most of which are 5" x 7" color studies.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/George_Wright_1874_Portrait_Study_zpsqopnwxeb.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/George_Wright_1874_Portrait_Study_zpsqopnwxeb.jpg. html)
George Wright, 1874

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Fred_Merkle_1907_Portrait-Study_zpsdfrqcn5y.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Fred_Merkle_1907_Portrait-Study_zpsdfrqcn5y.jpg.html)
Fred Merkle, 1907

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1950_Sept_Study_zps5h20bbyp.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1950_Sept_Study_zps5h20bbyp.jpg.html )
Mickey Mantle, 1950

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Hank_Aaron_1956_Portrait_Study_zpssisguazp.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Hank_Aaron_1956_Portrait_Study_zpssisguazp.jpg.htm l)
Hank Aaron, 1956

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Sandy_Koufax_1963_Portrait_Study_zpsmmxd1rdp.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Sandy_Koufax_1963_Portrait_Study_zpsmmxd1rdp.jpg.h tml)
Sandy Koufax, 1963

The majority of them were commissioned, but a few of them are still on my eBay page thingy.

And there's also this one:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1925_Portrait_zpsfy8frqdv.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1925_Portrait_zpsfy8frqdv.jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig, 1925, 9" x 12"

This is going to be pretty exciting, I think. The Gehrig is going to be included in an upcoming Love of the Game auction, and from what I understand will be on the catalog cover. Al will also have the painting on display at his booth in Chicago at the National, which will probably look pretty cool.

But yeah, I was really happy with how this one came out. I fell in love with the image when I did the color study for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and since then have been jonesin' to make a full-sized one. That smile of his is just golden. And the dimples!!

Anywho, I hope you all dig these. And as per usual, if you have any questions, comments, problems, or anything of the like, feel free to drop me a line.

Thanks for reading.

Graig

yanksfan09

06-08-2015, 03:13 PM

The new Gehrig is outstanding! Especially for being a smaller piece!

GKreindler

06-09-2015, 08:16 AM

Thanks so much, Erick!! I thought it came out pretty nice. Granted the photo is just an absolute winner, so the source material couldn't have been better. I hope it does well for Al's auction.

Graig

cwazzy

06-09-2015, 12:28 PM

Damn, Graig. I've said it before but you get better with every one! That Gehrig is amazing! One of these days I WILL get a Campy from you. Looking forward to seeing it in Chicago.

GKreindler

06-17-2015, 11:58 AM

Thanks a lot, Chris!! Lord knows I'd love to tackle Campy one day.

In the meantime, here are two more I got back from my photographers today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Rube_Marquard_1912_September_20_Conlon_Portrait_zp seu3blqug.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Rube_Marquard_1912_September_20_Conlon_Portrait_zp seu3blqug.jpg.html)
Rube Marquard, September 20, 1912, 24" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1951_May_4_Portrait_zpsa7p25cs2.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1951_May_4_Portrait_zpsa7p25cs2.jpg. html)
Mickey Mantle, May 4, 1951, 16" x 20"

I'd been meaning to get Rube photographed for a while, as I finished him last year. I had always really loved the image, as he just seemed super young and confident - a great subject for a painting if I ever saw one. It was really tough to get my hands on a nice quality version of the photograph, too. Being a Conlon, I'm pretty sure that the original negative still existed, but for whatever reason, John Rogers' company never made it available on their website. So I had to dig pretty deep. In the end, I'm pretty happy with how he came out.

The other image was also a lot of fun, but posed an interesting challenge. Once again, dealing with flash photography ain't terribly easy. In this case, the game (which was against the Browns in Mantle's first trip out west in '51) was a night affair, so the image itself was probably taken as the sun was starting to go down. The lights on the towers aren't even on, but with the flash bulb, the sky ends up appearing a lot darker than it actually is. Mantle himself pops pretty well, I think, but even that was tough, considering how washed out his face had to be. The majority of the color in there is cooler than it normally would be (as the flash itself is a cooler one), so I did my best to intermingle a lot of complementary hues to give it a shimmering quality. It doesn't really present itself that way in this particular photograph, but in real life, I think I got it. Maybe. Either way, his smile can't be denied.

Anywho, hope you guys dig it. If you have any questions, comments, or criticisms, please feel free to post away!

As per usual, thanks for reading.

Graig

PS: Now, onto the '27 Yankees!

Joshwesley

06-17-2015, 01:06 PM

How is this even possible?
I stumbled into this section and into this thread by mistake.... these paintings are out of sight. I can't believe it.

I need to hire you to do a painting of a photo of my daughter! Do you do stuff like that?

Incredible work.

Lordstan

06-17-2015, 02:59 PM

Josh,
Welcome to Kreindler's world. For too long the world has not known about the magic in his brushes. They are starting to get it. Welcome to those of us who stand in awe of his talent every time he posts something new. I hesitate sometimes to post when he puts up new stuff ad I think I've used every adjective in the book to describe how great his work is.

As usual buddy, just incredible.

Leon

06-18-2015, 10:16 AM

Wow, it doesn't get much better than that!!

Thanks a lot, Chris!! Lord knows I'd love to tackle Campy one day.

In the meantime, here are two more I got back from my photographers today:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Rube_Marquard_1912_September_20_Conlon_Portrait_zp seu3blqug.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Rube_Marquard_1912_September_20_Conlon_Portrait_zp seu3blqug.jpg.html)
Rube Marquard, September 20, 1912, 24" x 20"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Mickey_Mantle_1951_May_4_Portrait_zpsa7p25cs2.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Mickey_Mantle_1951_May_4_Portrait_zpsa7p25cs2.jpg. html)
Mickey Mantle, May 4, 1951, 16" x 20"

I'd been meaning to get Rube photographed for a while, as I finished him last year. I had always really loved the image, as he just seemed super young and confident - a great subject for a painting if I ever saw one. It was really tough to get my hands on a nice quality version of the photograph, too. Being a Conlon, I'm pretty sure that the original negative still existed, but for whatever reason, John Rogers' company never made it available on their website. So I had to dig pretty deep. In the end, I'm pretty happy with how he came out.

The other image was also a lot of fun, but posed an interesting challenge. Once again, dealing with flash photography ain't terribly easy. In this case, the game (which was against the Browns in Mantle's first trip out west in '51) was a night affair, so the image itself was probably taken as the sun was starting to go down. The lights on the towers aren't even on, but with the flash bulb, the sky ends up appearing a lot darker than it actually is. Mantle himself pops pretty well, I think, but even that was tough, considering how washed out his face had to be. The majority of the color in there is cooler than it normally would be (as the flash itself is a cooler one), so I did my best to intermingle a lot of complementary hues to give it a shimmering quality. It doesn't really present itself that way in this particular photograph, but in real life, I think I got it. Maybe. Either way, his smile can't be denied.

Anywho, hope you guys dig it. If you have any questions, comments, or criticisms, please feel free to post away!

As per usual, thanks for reading.

Graig

PS: Now, onto the '27 Yankees!

GKreindler

08-02-2015, 08:28 PM

Hey everyone,

I hope you're all well and recovering from the National this past week. I REALLY wish I could have made it in any capacity this year, but I had some other life business that needed to be attended to. All good stuff though, and perhaps the only thing that could have kept me from going. But that's neither here nor there.

I finally finished a large Ruth painting that's been sitting around for a while:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1920_April_22_zpsi5uk33tv.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1920_April_22_zpsi5uk33tv.jpg.html)
Babe Ruth, April 22, 1920, 46" x 46"

It was HELLA fun to work on, as the size really lent itself to me doing some fun stuff with the paint, creating textures and nuance that I can't usually get on smaller pieces. And, I think the pose is pretty iconic, too. Subject? Never heard of him. Dean was after me to finish it for his inventory, as it had been sitting in the studio at about 90% done for quite some time. And Dean continues to be on me about finishing commissions that are long overdue (especially for the Net54 folks), many of which I'm trying to catch up on.

My son got to see this one for the first time, and his only response was that I had my work cut out for me.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/IMG_3325_zps3djs5t41.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/IMG_3325_zps3djs5t41.jpg.html)

He's definitely right. But it's getting there. Or somewhere.

I also finished up these color studies, a couple of which made it to eBay and are still available:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ty_Cobb_1910s_Portrait_Study_zps1zqlaob1.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ty_Cobb_1910s_Portrait_Study_zps1zqlaob1.jpg.html)
Ty Cobb, 1910s

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Babe_Ruth_1915_Portrait_Study_zpsfcrwrvbk.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Babe_Ruth_1915_Portrait_Study_zpsfcrwrvbk.jpg.html )
Babe Ruth, 1915

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Joe_Jackson_1917_Portrait_Study_b_zpsiwgm2ihg.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Joe_Jackson_1917_Portrait_Study_b_zpsiwgm2ihg.jpg. html)
Joe Jackson, 1917

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1924_Portrait_Study_zpsda3oh79n.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1924_Portrait_Study_zpsda3oh79n.jpg.htm l)
Lou Gehrig, 1924

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1924_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsxo9zf1pm. jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1924_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsxo9zf1pm. jpg.html)
Lou Gehrig, 1925

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Joe_DiMaggio_1937_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zps1rvcwun v.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Joe_DiMaggio_1937_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zps1rvcwun v.jpg.html)
Joe DiMaggio, 1937

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Enos_Slaughter_1938_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsx2uhz szn.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Enos_Slaughter_1938_Conlon_Portrait_Study_zpsx2uhz szn.jpg.html)
Enos Slaughter, 1938

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Ted_Williams_1939_May_Portrait_Study_zpsfgsaikpz.j pg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Ted_Williams_1939_May_Portrait_Study_zpsfgsaikpz.j pg.html)
Ted Williams, 1939

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Killebrew_zpsejt81haz.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Killebrew_zpsejt81haz.jpg.html)
Harmon Killebrew, 1954

And finally, while in Chicago you may have seen it at Al's booth (Love of the Game) while checking out that incredible Gehrig gamer, but this guy is officially up for auction:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/Lou_Gehrig_1925_Portrait_zpsfy8frqdv.jpg (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/GKreindler/media/Lou_Gehrig_1925_Portrait_zpsfy8frqdv.jpg.html)

If you're interested, you can bid here:

http://loveofthegameauctions.com/_The_Starter____Original_Work_by_Renowned_Artist_G-LOT5747.aspx

Anywho, I hope y'all dig these badboys. Feel free to share any comments, concerns, questions, problems, or food.

As per usual, thanks so much for reading!!

Graig