Jose Bautista painting from our 3rd raffle...

[bnorth]

Your work is simply amazing, it looks awesome!

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much, Ben!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Thanks so much, Ben!

You have this amazing talent to make a players face just pop. The rest of the painting looks great too but to me the faces are amazing. It is why I love your studies so much.

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Ben. That's what those color studies are all about - those faces are the focal points, so they'll always pop the most.

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Your work is simply amazing, it looks awesome!

Agreed! Now, if the Jays and Jose could agree on a one year deal!

[ramram]

Always love that you take time out for our Art 101 class. I just hope you don't ever burn out with that talent of yours.

Rob M

btw, you're past the toughest part of the child rearing (the physical part anyway). That is, until number two, three, etc. come along. Just don't forget to set the paintbrush down cuz you never get that time back.

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Rob. I'm definitely spending more time with my little guy than I am painting, which is both good and bad. The bad is that I'm even more behind than I thought I would be, but the good is that, like you mentioned, I'll never be able to get this tie back - the bond and memories I'm forming with him are beyond cool.

[h2oya311]

Graig -

I love the one dude in the stands who's looking back at his friend with his mouth wide open!! Everyone else (except Bautista) is watching the ball! Awesome work as always!!

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

Graig -

I love the one dude in the stands who's looking back at his friend with his mouth wide open!! Everyone else (except Bautista) is watching the ball! Awesome work as always!!

The action in the stands/back of the image while I expect is not easy to paint adds a lot to the painting for me. The guy in front with the white shirt and tie is a Jays TV broadcaster that I have met a few times. It would be cool to be able to pick yourself out in the background of a notable image.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by baseball tourist

The action in thon stands/back of the image while I expect is not easy to paint adds a lot to the painting for me. The guy in front with the white shirt and tie is a Jays TV broadcaster that I have met a few times. It would be cool to be able to pick yourself out in the background of a notable photo.

I have seen a lot of people have themselves added to paintings. Maybe it is not too late to hit Graig up and be in the stands.