Understood it is great to have friends you can rag on. I hope he enjoys ragging on you too;)

It is and no he doesn't as I would beat him...haha j/k

Oh, believe me, Dynarl, Ben gets his.

And Jacksons, you're making me blush. Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully you'll feel the same about your up-and-comer...

I have to agree with you on those Mets jerseys. Those mid-80s togs were absolutely amazing. And coming from a Yankee fan, this is not the easiest thing in the world to say, but I always thought he looked best in blue and orange.

Graig

Hey all,

Just got these back from the photographers, too:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...oeBerg1935.jpg
Moe Berg, 1935

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...nepool1963.jpg
Ed Kranepool, 1963

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ollins1909.jpg
Eddie Collins, 1909

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...Mantle1956.jpg
Mickey Mantle, 1956

A motley crew/crue indeed. The Mantle is actually a redo, as the original was...ahem...lost. Not cool.

Anywho, I would love to hear any thoughts you want to throw my way, especially with the Collins. That one had somewhat of a different quality of light that I've not painted before, and I'm not terribly sure that I was successful. Boo.

I hope you like all four, but I'll settle for three. Actually, I'll settle for one.

Graig

Graig, you are a man of many talents, or at least one extreme talent!
I always look for new postings from you, because they are simply amazing.

So the first Mantle was "lost"? :eek: Is it by any chance now part of the Barry Halper collection?

Since you specifically asked about the Collins, I absolutley love it. The only thing that bothers me or seems eerie, is that when I look at it, it appears to me that Collins' left eye is looking directly into my eyes but his right eye seems to be loking over my left shoulder. It could just be me. Or were Collins' eyes actually that way? If so, then you certainly captured it.


And thanks for the Berg. It reminds me that I was reading "The Catcher Was A Spy" while on vacation a few year ago and hadn't finished it when vacation was over. I really need to pick that up again. Somehow that painting seems to capture the essence of what I know about him and his life.

Wow
 

Graig,
The Mantle is Spectacular, as is the Strawberry you posted last week. They look just like pictures.
The other three are excellent as well.
I'm not sure what you don't like about the Collins. I think it captures him quite nicely.

BTW, the picture is in the mail tomorrow.

Mark

Graig - they are all fantastic.

I'd love to know how you determine exact eye, hair color, etc. for these deadballers.

Is this through literary research, or is it maybe assumed by the shade of these attributes in b/w photographs?

Eddie Collins' eyes are haunting. How did you know he had such light colored eyes?

BTW - sorry to hear about the Mantle redo - the second one looks just as good as the first, though, if not better.

Thanks for all of your comments, guys - I really appreciate the honest feedback.

timzcardz, it's funny you should mention that...um...just kidding. But really, I'm a bit upset that I never got to do this kind of stuff when Barry was still around and active. It really would have been wonderful to meet him if I ever had the chance.

Also, thanks for the comments on the Collins painting. His eyes seem to be pretty consistent with the photograph, I think. But, it's definitely possible that I could have been a little off. I'm really still debating, so I'll have to give it another look or six.

Mark, you da man. Thank you. And from what Dean tells me, your painting should be going out quite soon.

jacksons, thanks for the kind words again, especially regarding the Mantle. I blame Dean. Let's leave it at that.

Regarding the eye colors, it's all done with research, mostly through books and magazines. Sometimes, though ti can be tough, I have to guess based on the approximate value of the person's iris compared to the retina. Even that can't be exact though.

The feeling with Collins that I was trying to go for was just what you mentioned - having a focal point in his eyes. The light I was trying to achieve was to be reflected from outside of the dugout for the most part. In other words, in the dark dugout, I wanted Collins' head to peer out and seem to glow. And in such a case, it seemed that his blue eyes would appear almost crystalline. You may notice that on a bright day with cloud cover, the pigment in a person's eyes will be really chromatic, sometimes even more so than with direct light from the sun. I guess that was really the effect I was trying for.

Graig

Wow!
 

Hi, never posted but always admired. Greg, you are the best and most talented sports artist I have ever seen. That Berg is amazing, like he is actually sitting there, and the Mantle is just as incredible. I really think you captured the intensity of a young baseball hero in the making. The other 2 are nice but the Berg and Mantle really seem to come to life in my opinion. I don't come to this side often but when I do I always search out the posts of your artwork. You are truly a gifted artist. When I win the lottery, you'll be the first to know it! :D

Graig,

I think that the Collins is fabulous. That along with the Baker are my faves of all of your incredible work, an A's bias not doubt showing through. Because after all how could you pick really? :)

Keep up the good work.

Jeff

Thanks a bunch, Jeff. I certainly never mind an A's bias!

And from one Operation: Mindcrime fan to another, thank you so much for your kind words, Tony. I'm honored that you think so highly of the work, I really am.

I seem to have had a nice reception to the Berg piece, though my agent wasn't a fan of it at all when I dropped it off with him today. I guess it goes to show that you can't please everybody!!

I reeeeeally like the Berg as well. Probably my favorite of those most recent four. Tons of depth to that one, although they are ALL just magnificent ;)

I see that I wasn't the onl yone to comment on the eyes, but . . .

there are a lot of variables involved.


Maybe the camera didn't capture them precisely, maybe resizing the image for web posting affected them, maybe they show up differently on differnt monitors, etc., etc.

Obviously what is important is the actual painting in front of you, so you are the best judge, and based on your work, you sure have a good eye for these things.


Once again, GREAT stuff and thanks for sharing them.



P.S. If you mentioned it I missed it, but what size are those four paintings?

timzcardz, you may indeed be right, but I should still give it another good look. I definitely don't want Collins to seem cross-eyed or anything. Well, unless he is, of course.

Anywho, the Berg painting is 11"x14", while all of the others are 9"x12".

Hey guys,

I forgot to post this recent one, too...

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ile_Conlon.jpg

Hope y'all dig it!

Also, if any of you are on twitter and want to follow me, check it out:

http://www.twitter.com/GraigKreindler

Thanks all!

Graig

Truly awesome talent...wonderful stuff...still would love to see that Rick Monday painted someday though...

Joshua

Saw Graig last night at the Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) dinner in NYC and was lucky enough to have won this Mantle painting during their Silent Auction.

I tried to get in front of Strawberry to show him the painting Graig did of him on my iPhone, but he was mobbed before I had a chance.

More ballplayers should get an opportunity to see how he represents them on canvas.

great pickup jacksons.

I was at the BAT Dinner as well. Too bad we didn't have a chance to say hello.


Graig is an incredible artist and a very cool guy.

You guys are really too nice. For serious.

It was wonderful seeing you at the dinner, jacksons. I do wish we could have chatted more, but I suppose it can be a bit tough at events like that. Then again, I think I was just still in shock that I was sitting next to Tommy John - perhaps my mind wasn't where it should have been.

Graig

Hey all,

I said I'd be posting some in-progress shots a while back, but hadn't gotten around to it until now. All of these guys are in various states of completion, but will hopefully be completed sometime in the near future. Or at least, I hope so. Either way, I still have a lot of catching up to do.

Anywho, excuse the crappy photography and sh*tty Photoshop jobs, and I hope you dig 'em all. Or some. Maybe one?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...RedMachine.jpg
Cincinnati Reds, 1976 World Series, 28" x 42"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...hineDetail.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...RogerMaris.jpg
Roger Maris, 61st Homer, 38" x 52"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...arisDetail.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...rdiaGehrig.jpg
Joe DiMaggio, Fiorello La Guardia, Lou Gehrig, 1938 World Series, 28" x 36"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ePanoramic.jpg
Mickey Mantle, 1955, 30" x 64"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...DavidTyree.jpg
David Tyree, Super Bowl XLII, 24" x 30"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...beMarquard.jpg
Rube Marquard, 1912, 20" x 24"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/BabeRuth.jpg
Babe Ruth, 1935, 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...yMathewson.jpg
Christy Mathewson, 1909, 9" x 12"

Graig

And the four others that couldn't make it on the last page:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...er/EdWalsh.jpg
Ed Walsh, 1910, 14" x 11"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../PaulWaner.jpg
Paul Waner, 1942, 9" x 12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...tleFanMail.jpg
Mickey Mantle, 1951, 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ckeyMantle.jpg
Mickey Mantle, 1951, 9" x 12"

Hope y'all enjoy!

Graig

Hey guys,

Just wanted to hip you to a contest I'm running on Facebook for a FREE painting. You can visit my fan-page from the link in my signature, and for the info:

From 12:01 AM EST on Monday, February 14 until 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, February 20, the person who gets the most new people to 'like' my fanpage will win a FREE 9" x 12" player portrait of their choice - currently a $2,400 retail value. That's right, you pick the player, and I'll paint him/her and ship it out to you.

Here are the only two rules:

1) Get as many people as you can to click 'like' on my fanpage.
2) Ask the new fans to leave a comment on my wall identifying you, the person who referred them. Those who are newly referred can participate, too!

If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a message. And don't forget, the contest doesn't start until MONDAY. I can remind y'all about it in a few days if you'd like.

Good luck!!

Graig

Artists Opinion
 

Greg,

You know I am one of your biggest fans...supported by the amazing Cobb batting in Comiskey Park hanging on the wall of my office.

We are currently selling some works by Intoy Ginez...I won't compare them to your amazing paintings but As a layman I find them to be very lifelike. Interested in your thoughts.

Doug

http://www.legendaryauctions.com/Lot...s-Conlon-Image

Graig...not really sure if this was broached before...but I know I cannot afford one of your fantastic paintings but I am sure I could afford a card set (ala Dick Perez) of your paintings...ever given any thought to that? I am fairly certain others would buy them up as well.

Joshua

Hey Doug! Good to hear from you again. Intoy's stuff is really lovely. I haven't been able to see anything in person, but I've been keeping an eye on his stuff for the past five years, at least. He's got quite a soft touch with his medium, and I have a feeling that photography doesn't do it any good, as a lot of information probably gets lost and obscured by the camera. And since most of the pieces seem to be pretty large, I'm sure there's plenty to get lost in. I imagine that you guys will be able to sell him well.

Hey Joshua, I would definitely be into something like the Perez-Steele set. I suppose it would all depend on who would be the ones to actually take on the project. I think having the Hall of Fame in Dick's corner probably really helped him with that whole project. I loved Perez' book too, and I would LOVE to have something like that done down the line...I just hope that at some point we can get some publishers to have faith in that sort of thing.

Hey guys,

The contest for the free painting has officially begun! Again, the two main rules:

1) Get as many people as you can to click 'like' on my fanpage.
2) Ask the new fans to leave a comment on my wall identifying you, the person who referred them.

To read more about it all, check out the note on the left-side of my facebook fan page - http://www.facebook.com/graigkreindler.

Good luck, all!!

Graig

another artist passes aways

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/sp...ref=obituaries

Thats pretty sad as I love his paintings too!

Jurinko was an absolute giant in the field. When I first got into doing baseball related artwork, he was the one I looked up to. And I still do.

He will be missed.

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share what's on the easel these days, for those of you who care of course!

The first couple of paintings are all commissions that are a bit overdue, especially the one of David Tyree (Sorry, Akshay). Though, there are a few of the smaller 9"x12"s that are just being done with no specific owner in mind. And none of these paintings are finished, so I got a lot to do!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...dler/Tyree.jpg
David Tyree, February 3, 2008 (Super Bowl XLII)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ler/Ruth-3.jpg
Babe Ruth, June 25, 1920

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Reds.jpg
Cincinnati Reds, October 21, 1976 (Game 4, WS)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ehrigDiMag.jpg
Joe DiMaggio, Fiorello LaGuardia, Lou Gehrig, October 5, 1938 (Game 1, WS)

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Mays.jpg
Willie Mays, 1954

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ler/Keeler.jpg
Willie Keeler, 1912

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Case.jpg
George W. Case, July 11, 1939

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...er/Ashburn.jpg
Richie Ashburn, March, 1956

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Babe.jpg
Babe Ruth, 1928

Anywho, excuse the photography (which is worse than usual) and (hopefully) enjoy 'em!

Graig

Graig, these are fantastic, thanks for sharing them with us.

Thanks a lot, Jay!!!

Graig,
Though I am partial to all things Gehrig, I gotta say that Ruth looks great. Those wide action shots look so visually stunning. This along with the Wagner and Cobb are some fantastic paintings. I can only image how stunning and vibrant they must be in person.

The Tyree is also spectacular. It looks so realistic...It's amazing.

(Spoken under breath- Damn! I gotta start saving for another one of these.)

Mark

Graig, Holy sh*t is that Reds World Series amazing. My wife is convinced that it's a photo.

David,
I completely agree. Graig, your talent is absolutely incredible!! :D

I am in awe of that one as well. The pre-war paintings are incredible, but the Reds painting is nothing short of hypnotizing. Perhaps the greatest line-up of all-time (and the greatest portrayal of it, to boot!)

Thanks so much, guys. I'm thrilled you all dig them!

That Reds team was really something else - I wish I got to see them. My father was at one or both of the games at the Stadium, and he said that the Yankees just never had a chance. That Cincy line-up was SO deep!

Painting it was fun too, as each of them have such unique facial characteristics. Foster looks like an absolute madman. As does Rose. But yeah, hopefully the resemblances are what they should be.

Once I get it properly photographed, I'll certainly post it.

Hey guys,

Just got these two back from the photographers. Still have a little color-correcting to do, but I thought you'd enjoy!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...October_21.jpg
Cincinnati Reds, October 21, 1976

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._Bowl_XLII.jpg
David Tyree, Super Bowl XLII

Comments always welcome!

Graig

Thought I was wearing 3-D glasses looking at the Tyree Catch. Amazing, Graig!

I thought the same thing! Keepin' the background a bit out of focus works wonders!

Thanks, guys!!

:)

Graig, Simply Amazing!!!

damn! Had I won the facebook contest i might of had you paint the 1908 cubs in the same way :(

Fantastic stuff. Love the Mays.

Let me 'second' the suggestion for a coffee-table book.

Thanks, guys!!

Sean, it would have been incredibly tough to fit the entire '08 Cubs on a 9" x 12"! ;)

Just read some of this and saw the paintings. As many others have said: "Wow"

You truly have a gift.


http://www.amazon.com/b?%5Fencoding=...&creative=9325

I have been begging for lithos of this mans work for a long time now!! Graig make it happen!!! Your work is amazing!!

wow
 

whatever you do is amazing!!!
your artistry is a true tour de force.

all the best,
barry

I have faith in ya Graig ;)

amazing
 

I'm glad this thread was bumped. I've really enjoyed viewing all your art. I only wish could do half of what you do. I used to take a lot of art in high school and when the sketch cards came out, I tried my hand at several of those for fun. They are child's play compared to what you do though.

I'd love to purchase something in the future. I may have missed it, but couldn't quite see what prices are like for your pieces though. I'm sure they aren't cheap as they shouldn't be. Everything on your website is already sold :p .

I can't wait to see more as you finish other pieces.

Eric

Eric,
If you read this thread. In post 19 Graig lays out his pricing at that time. Don't know if it's gone up since then or not.

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...=kreindleritis

Mark

Hey all,

Some of your guys asked to see the next football painting in that triptych, so here's #2 almost finished (and please excuse the photography).

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ndler/Eli1.jpg

As much as I'm enjoying these, man, I really want to get back to baseball!

Hope you enjoy...

Graig

Graig -

The Manning and Tyree paintings are incredible!


don't go back to baseball - start some golf paintings :D


you have an incredible talent.
and I am enjoying the opportunity to see your works in this thread (thank you for that gift).

go back to baseball! Hal Chase is waiting!!!!!!

Hey Joe,

Actually, I'm going to have a few more golf commissions in the future, or so I hope. The client who purchased the Bobby Jones painting seems to want more!

Graig

Hey guys,

Just got this back from the photographers, for those of you dig that sort of thing.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1..._Bowl_XLII.jpg

Hope you enjoy!

Graig

Graig that's awesome, looks like a color photo.
Greatest play in SB history (IMO) ;)

Thanks, Jay!!

And I don't think anyone in my family will dispute your claim. ;)

Hi Graig

Your work is incredible and the FB piece is truly life-like - tho hard to conceive; your work seems to get better with every pic you do!

I think of Rockwell when I see your work.

Hey guys,

Just thought I'd share these two pieces, as I've made a good amount of progress on both since I posted last time:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...er/Maris61.jpg
Roger Maris, 10/1/61, 38" x 52"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...r/Babe1920.jpg
Babe Ruth, 6/25/20, 28" x 50"

The Maris is ALMOST done, and probably needs a few hours of solid work to button things up. The Ruth, however, is a bit further off. But, I definitely like what's happening so far.

Hope ya dig 'em!

Graig

Wow!

I am partial to the older guys...
That Ruth is awesome. It will look so fantastic when it is done.

wow Beautiful! I swear when I see this I feel like I'm right on the playing field!!! :eek:

I stumbled on a familiar image...
No offense to the artist's work below as he does his thing(is also very talented and seemingly has a rather large following) but man...the difference is just undeniable IMO. You are simply leaps and bounds above the rest and the best Graig. The kicker is, you are not even finished. Thus, I assume the glaze has not even been applied for the final POP!!!?? JUST SPECTACULAR.

http://www.lelands.com/Auction/Aucti...rthur-K-Miller

Wowzas, guys. Thanks so much for the extremely kind words. I hope ya still feel that way when these badboys are done!

Graig

I have to agree with the above statement. There certainly does seem to be a higher level of lifelike quality in Graig's paintings than the one that is is the Lelands auction. Someday I hope to won a real Kreindler but by time i am able to afford one the originals will be way out of my price range!!

Once again Graig....great work.

Some of the best artwork I have ever seen!!!!

Hey guys,

So, the YES Network just put this guy on their website:

http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/vide...nt_id=15459541

YOWZAS!! Seven and a half minutes? Holy canoli!

Anywho, if you guys have some time, check it out, and certainly, feel free to pass it along to anyone who might be interested. And of course, thank you SO much Joey Auriemma and Christa Robinson for showing an interest in me and making me look somewhat cool (I think).

Oh, and so this post has some paintin' stuff on it, here's an in-progress of Mr. Nolan Ryan, circa 1969:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1.../NolanRyan.jpg

Hope everyone's well!

Graig

New Ryan painting
 

Alright, Graig!! Now you're talking... I'm glad to see that you finally are working of a painting of my favorite player Nolan Ryan. The likeness of young Ryan is spectacular. I can't wait to see what the finished product looks like!!

Thanks for posting this! :D

Graig,
As usual you continue to deliver outstanding image after outstanding image. It's just amazing.

Scott,
Is that one yours? Have you finally succumbed to the power the Dark Side?
It sure does look great.

Mark

Mark,

I wish!!! Unfortunately, Mr. Ryan must be for someone else....
Congrats to whoever comissioned it!

Scott

Thanks, guys.

Actually, the Ryan isn't spoken for. I just saw the image, really loved it, and jumped straight to canvas. Um, canvas on board, that is. So, with some spare hours, I just tried my best to tackle it (I always seem to be working on these smaller guys in-between the larger ones).

Anywho, coming from a Ryan aficionado like you Scott, your sentiments are very much appreciated!!

:)

Graig

I really wish I could get prints of some of your finished works. I'd have a heck of a time narrowing it down to what I could afford even as prints but it would be a lot of fun.

Hey Graig -

I'm sure this has been brought up earlier but, I was watching "Boys in the Hall - Bob Feller" last night narrated by Tom Brokaw and immediately recognized that great artwork behind his head. Even before they showed your name in the credits I told my wife that I know exactly who must have done those paintings! The legend continues to grow!!

Rob M.

Good eye, Rob! I've had some really nice luck over the past month in regards to visibility. The guys who were producing the show allowed me to come by to see the paintings and watch Brokaw do his thing. That man is an absolute freak of nature - I swear he went through each intro/outro in one take (maybe one or two with more than the first take). Either way, he had such presence, and was the consummate professional.

So yeah, anybody who has FSN or MSG+, the show 'The Boys in the Hall' airs on Sunday nights (I think at 7:30 PM). I know they also rebroadcast the shows on both networks pretty regularly. The first episode with Duke Snider was wonderful, as was Feller's. I think Killebrew is next?

Also, going back to visibility thing, the YES Network made this guy live a few days ago:

http://web.yesnetwork.com/media/vide...nt_id=15459541

Please excuse my new double chin. Aside from that, I thought it was a pretty awesome feature. Hopefully, it'll yield some good things!

Graig

Awesome story and congrats on your success... keep up the hard work! -Mike

Great piece - OUTSTANDING PAINTINGS.

Thanks, guys!!

:)

Graig,

Great stuff as usual and nice piece on yesnetwork!


I was reading the latest issue of Memories and Dreams the other night when I immediately thought of you. On P.22 there is a picture of Roger Maris sitting atop the dugout steps that instantly struck me as an incredible image for a painting. http://www.hozinc.com/memdreams3/

Arghhh! If only I wasn't in the middle of $15K in unexpected expenses over the last few weeks I'd be very seriously considering commisioning it. Houses and kids! Why do they have to be so full of surprises and so dang expensive? :eek:

I LOVE that shot of Maris, always have. They're a few other ones taken of him that were probably from that same day, and they'd be equally as fun to paint.

Luckily, I don't know the expenses brought on by having kids, well at least, not yet...but man, this whole rent thing is VERY overrated. It's like a quick punch to the gut at the end of every month.

Anywho, here are three other small guys I've been working on (when I need breaks from the bigger canvases):

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...Mantle1951.jpg
Mickey Mantle, 1951, 9" x 12"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...nieBanks-1.jpg
Ernie Banks, 1955, 11" x 14"

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b1...eter2000-1.jpg
Derek Jeter, 2000, 11" x 14"

DJ's closest to being finished, but they all have a ways to go before I can call it a day...

Hope y'all enjoy!

Graig