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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 |
The Dutch is so warm and lifelike, I can practically see his pulse. Love all three!
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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.
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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 |
I'm out of adjectives...talent that very few have.
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Thanks so much, Keith. :)
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Never gets old looking at your amazing work.
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Thank you so much, Pete!! I really appreciate it.
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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/b1...pserzh8tva.jpg Christy Mathewson, 1900, 12" x 18" http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psspzzdoxk.jpg Babe Ruth, 1920, 22" x 34" http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psdxguqyue.jpg 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/b1...psimfnst45.jpg 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 |
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. |
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Problems you have, Benny.
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Not sure I can top Ben's post.
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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/b1...ps0lytsmj8.jpg 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 |
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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/b1...pst0xxh09o.jpg Ty Cobb, 1910 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psq5csalcv.jpg Mickey Mantle, March, 1951 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psnk2c5grw.jpg Mickey Mantle, April 14, 1951 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psi3w2v0mt.jpg 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/graigkreindl...p2047675.l2562 Anywho, as per usual, any thoughts/comments/critiques are ALWAYS appreciated. Thanks for reading! Graig |
Hey all,
Here's the most recent pick-up from the photographers: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psgztztgji.jpg 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. |
That's a painting????...holy crap I thought it was the original photograph!! Amazing!!!
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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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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I mean, it's 40" x 32". Not a bad size indeed, though definitely a pain in the @$$ to carry on the subway! Graig |
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Thanks so much for the kind words, everyone.
Here's another scan I got back from the photographers: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pswzhyeu4m.jpg 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 |
You keep outdoing yourself, kemosabe. Great image, gorgeous painting.
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Thank you so much, Kawika!!
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Nice work half pint. Nice work.
I hope it fits over my fireplace |
When I see you again, Ben, I'm gonna kick you in the nards.
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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/b1...psqopnwxeb.jpg George Wright, 1874 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psdfrqcn5y.jpg Fred Merkle, 1907 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps5h20bbyp.jpg Mickey Mantle, 1950 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pssisguazp.jpg Hank Aaron, 1956 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psmmxd1rdp.jpg 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/b1...psfy8frqdv.jpg 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 |
The new Gehrig is outstanding! Especially for being a smaller piece!
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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.
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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.
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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/b1...pseu3blqug.jpg Rube Marquard, September 20, 1912, 24" x 20" http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psa7p25cs2.jpg 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! |
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. |
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. |
Wow, it doesn't get much better than that!!
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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/b1...psi5uk33tv.jpg 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/b1...ps3djs5t41.jpg 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/b1...ps1zqlaob1.jpg Ty Cobb, 1910s http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psfcrwrvbk.jpg Babe Ruth, 1915 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psiwgm2ihg.jpg Joe Jackson, 1917 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psda3oh79n.jpg Lou Gehrig, 1924 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psxo9zf1pm.jpg Lou Gehrig, 1925 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps1rvcwunv.jpg Joe DiMaggio, 1937 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psx2uhzszn.jpg Enos Slaughter, 1938 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psfgsaikpz.jpg Ted Williams, 1939 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psejt81haz.jpg 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/b1...psfy8frqdv.jpg If you're interested, you can bid here: http://loveofthegameauctions.com/_Th...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 |
The sunlight on Ruth's uniform? Incredible.
Your son? The same. |
1000+ posts. I nominate this thead for enshrinement in the Net54 Thread Hall Of Fame. :)
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Thanks so much, David!! We're completely over the moon with excitement/joy/anxiety/exhaustion. What a surreal trip it's been so far, and we're only 12 days in...
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Congrats on the little one. Some of your best work yet.
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Graig,
That study of Gehrig is a winner, almost as good as the photo of your son. Another prodigy in the Kreindler household no doubt. Can't wait to see his first Nettles. Bill |
Thanks so much, Mark and Bill. It's no surprise to tell you that we're experiencing ALL the emotions.
As I alluded to on Facebook with David, I just need to find him a nice vintage Highlanders onesie for the colder months! |
Hey all,
Hope this entry finds everyone well and keeping cool. I got these two paintings back from the photographers today and thought I'd share: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psq0g9ohsg.jpg Roberto Clemente, July 3, 1955, 24" x 18" http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps9udbvkuq.jpg Honus Wagner T206, 10" x 18" Both of these are part of the back load of commissions I've been trying to finish up in the last few months. It's amazing how much having a newborn can slow things down! The Clemente was very much a labor of love, as I went pretty batshit when I first saw that the actual photo from this existed. I've always loved that '56 Topps card, so being given the opportunity to recreate what it might have looked like in person was an absolute honor. I hope the client enjoys it as much as I did making it. The Wagner, though very time consuming, was also good fun. I don't normally love doing these card commissions, as I feel like I don't really add anything special to them, but I definitely gave it my best to create sort of a trompe l'oeil effect, which I think works. Hopefully. Anywho, back to the easel in an attempt to continue getting caught up. I'll also be having some new color studies up on eBay in the next few weeks, so if anyone is interested in hearing about them or getting a preview, just drop me a line. As per usual, any thoughts, comments, or critiques are ALWAYS appreciated. Thanks for reading! Graig |
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Incredible Graig! Congrats on your 1st child, BTW.
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Graig,
As usual, great pieces but I especially love that Clemente. Every time I see one of your larger works I find it hard to determine that it was truly a painting and not a photograph. That's one of my favorite images of Clemente and you captured it perfectly. I hope you can catch up on your backlog as I know how the daily grind of work can be but don't forget to stop and hold that baby every chance you get. The work pays the bills but those moments with your child fill the heart. Keep it all up and please keep posting progress. It's as close as some of us will ever get to own in one. Drew |
Stunning Graig, as usual. I wonder how long before some scammer throws that image of Wagner up on eBay and tries to sell it as some card he "found in his attic". :rolleyes:
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Graig, the Wagner is fantastic!
You've apparently perfected imperfection! If that's even possible. :D |
Gorgeous pieces!
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Most amazing artwork I've seen...By far...That Wagner is incredible
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The Clemente is truly something special!!
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I think the Wagner is incredible and truly something special! I'm sitting here looking at it on my iPad and blew it up with my thumb and forefinger, Graig....amazing talent.
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I think we need another raffle.
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Thank you so much for the kind words, everybody - both in regards to the paintings and about the newborn!! The last month, to say the least, has been insane. Full of joy and wonderment, but insane.
That Clemente was really a lot of fun to do, and a bit of a different kind of image to tackle. In a way, I didn't want Clemente to be as much the focus as the texture of that Ebbets Field wall. To me, that's the most interesting part of the image. All of the impasto and texture doesn't translate super well in the photography, but in the original, I feel like it shines. Honus was also an exercise in treating a surface differently than I normally try for. That moiré pattern drove me absolutely batsh!t - it was actually the part of the painting that gave me the most trouble. Convincingly duplicating it by hand is RREEAALLLYYYY tough to do, and I wasn't able to tackle it without a stencil. And then making sure it sat back as much as it needed to, and that the size of the dots (and spaces between) were sized correctly and even...just nutty. But I do hope that it translates well in the original and comes across as looking like the card. Keith, I would love to do another raffle in the next few months or so, but I would be a little worried that I wore out my welcome in the last one. If there are enough people interested though, then we can definitely do another. I think it wouldn't even be for a set figure - I would just paint whatever size the combined raffle proceeds get me to. Or something like that. If tickets went back down to $10 each, would you guys be interested? Graig |
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Craig,
I think I speak for a bunch of folks on here to say a resounding "Yes" to the $10 raffle idea. The thought of possibly winning a work of art from you for the cost of a scratch ticket well......makes me "itchy" and "scratchy" :). Thanks! Mike |
Raffle baby raffle.
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Hey all,
Hope the summer's wrapped up nicely for everyone. The weather in Brooklyn is starting to cool down a little bit later on in the day, so it's starting to feel like the fall...which I guess means that baseball's almost over...boooooo. Anywho, I just wanted to share stuff that I got back from the photographers this week, the majority of which were color studies. It was a pretty busy month as far as those were concerned. The majority of them are spoken for, but there are still some of them available on eBay. Hope you enjoy 'em! http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pscb8dm3rk.jpg Moses Fleetwood Walker, 1883 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psafjcuhfd.jpg Eddie Plank, 1902 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps0zhaftzq.jpg Christy Mathewson, 1912 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psc2wgkii2.jpg Ty Cobb, 1915 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psigl7wekm.jpg Ty Cobb, 1916 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psiclrbrok.jpg Babe Ruth, 1918 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psgkawqpud.jpg Babe Ruth, 1919 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psgqtkwxkg.jpg Lou Gehrig, 1923 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pssr4gk0hn.jpg Babe Ruth, 1926 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pszn12t99b.jpg Lou Gehrig, 1937 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps4y3jxjff.jpg Joe DiMaggio, 1939 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psmwlunakd.jpg Ted Williams, ca. 1941 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps57quymdh.jpg Roy Campanella, 1948 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...pscu3hmpm3.jpg Sandy Koufax, 1955 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psovrlh5b7.jpg Mickey Mantle, 1956 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps7qdiwpub.jpg Ernie Banks, 1957 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psiepeh4pe.jpg Ernie Banks, 1957 http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...psphzjyogv.jpg Al Kaline, ca. 1960s If any of you are interested in seeing color studies that are still available for sale, here's what's on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/sch/graigkreindl...p2047675.l2562 And again, to avoid extra fees, I'm happy to sell them off of the site for $630 with shipping. If you're interested, just PM or email me (gkreindler@gmail.com). As per usual, feel free to share any questions, problems, critiques or suggestions. Thanks for checking it all out! Graig |
They should induct you in the Hall of Fame Graig
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Thanks, J. Though I think if that were to happen, their stock would plummet precipitously.
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Hey all,
Just wanted to wish everyone the happiest of holidays! This thread needs some updatin', which I'm hoping to get to in the coming week or two. I hope you're all doing well. Graig |
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I'd LOVE to see a Brooksie... The '66 WS painting is incredible, but a classic portrait of "Mr. Impossible" would be awesome.
Man, those color studies are very nice. I especially like the Williams, Banks (straight on), Mathewson and the Campy. Merry Christmas to all by the way! |
This is a double post for me, having already posted it to the baseball card side, but it probably belongs here more than anywhere . . .
I have been thrilled to have Graig Kreindler work his magic on the most beloved Detroit Wolverine, Charlie Bennett. Charlie was one of two players to play every year of the Wolves existence (1881-1888; Ned Hanlon being the other) and the city was proud to have one of the game’s best in Detroit. During his early years, Charlie would lead the team in most offensive categories and throughout his career lead the whole League in defensive categories, recognized as the best defensive catcher of his time. Charlie’s popularity would extend well beyond his playing days when he returned to Detroit after a train accident took both of his legs and cut his career short (January 10th, 1894). When the Western League Detroit Tigers brought baseball back to Detroit in 1896 the new ball park, by popular vote, would be named Bennett Park. The Tigers would graduate from Western League to American League in 1901 and Bennett Park remained their home through the 1911 season when owner Frank Navin built a new larger stadium with his own namesake. Bennett Park would see some outstanding Tiger teams (1907-1909 AL Champs) and Charlie remained a fixture on the Detroit baseball scene, catching the first pitch of every home opener from 1896 through 1926 (excluding 1898 due to sickness). He was often joined by his close friends and old teammates, Sam Thompson and Lady Baldwin. Bennett would pass November 1926. The 12”x16” oil painting is based on a portrait of Charlie taken by Tomlinson Studio on April 27th, 1886. The painting was put on hold half-finished for the better part of a year as we tried to confirm the proper colors. Everything was painted in high confidence with possible exception to the “DETROIT” lettering which is likely accurate in red for the “away” 1886 uniform Charlie is wearing. Several references were found and documented on Craig Brown’s “Threads of Our Game” site (fantastic resource for early baseball jersey renditions). Here is the entry for the 1886 Detroit uniforms. The painting is impressive in person; my cell phone camera doesn’t do it justice. I’ve also attached the cabinet photo it is based on. Thank you Graig Kreindler! |
Congrats, Joe. Another beautiful painting by Master Kreindler. Speaking from experience I can tell you that it will stun and delight you every time you look at it for years to come.
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Wow. It's like I could literally reach out and tighten those laces on the jersey.
Once again.....awesome! |
Terrific, Joe and Graig!
Charlie Bennett is an absolute beauty! |
Charlie Bennett
That Charlie Bennett is just amazing!
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Nice piece Joe!
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Graig is certainly the master of mustache rides.
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Having an original Kreindler is truely on my bucket list. Someday, someday....
What is amazing to me about outstanding artists like Graig is how they have a seventh sense that the rest of us just don't have. When we look at a cream shirt, we see one color - cream. Graig will see that same shirt and see six different colors. When we see light and dark, Craig processes that differently and sees it as colors instead. Add in the steady hand and the patience and it's all truely amazing. Rob M. |
Kreindler in Goldin Auctions
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It is not often you see an original Kreindler available, but there is a gorgeous Cy Young painting in the current Goldin Auction
https://goldinauctions.com/LotDetail...entoryid=19734 |
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