On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, guys.

Lance, from all of the photos I've seen from Opening Day that year, it seems that both teams were marching in unison (or were trying to). I wonder if it was practiced? Or maybe it was some leftover recollections of the WWI drills from a few years prior? Or maybe the photographer happened to be at the right place at the right time?

I wish we had some footage of it!

Graig

[travrosty]

I have a question,

which subject have you painted most, babe ruth?

how many paintings have you done with ruth in them?

just curious?

[GKreindler]

Hey Travis,

Babe is definitely the winner in this category. In terms of finished pieces with Ruth as the main subject, or as part of a group, I've done 15 of the big guy. Gehrig is a bit behind, appearing in 11 finished pieces. However, in terms of unfinished ones, I have at least another 4 Ruth's and 3 Gehrigs. For the most part, there aren't many ballplayers who are close in terms of total numbers. I'm desperately trying to make it a bit of a more even fight, though!

Graig

[travrosty]

Graig,

That's great.

Have you ever painted the same image twice or have requests for it. i.e. famous photos, babe ruth leaning on bat, cobb sliding into third, etc.?

[GKreindler]

Hey Travis,

I generally don't paint the same image twice, as I want each owner to have one-of-one pieces. However, there have been one or two times in which an original has been badly damaged, and then the painting has been recreated. Also, in one particular instance, I did have a client who wanted an image that I had already painted years before, and while I originally said 'no', the owner of the first painting caught wind of it, and REALLY wanted me to do the new one for the fella.

In all of those instances, I do make sure that if nothing else, the size of the canvas is different so as to not confuse it with the other version.

But either way, it's not something I'm a fan of doing.

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Here's a final update before the National - which I'm excited as all heck to be going to again!!

A few overlooked ballplayers, and one legend. The color correction might not be perfect yet, but it's close!


Babe Dahlgren, June 22, 1939, 9" x 12"


Joe Dugan, 1926, 9" x 12"


Lou Gehrig, 1928, 9" x 12"

Hope y'all dig 'em. Any kind of comment is always appreciated!

Graig

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Hey all,

Here's a final update before the National - which I'm excited as all heck to be going to again!!

A few overlooked ballplayers, and one legend. The color correction might not be perfect yet, but it's close!


Babe Dahlgren, June 22, 1939, 9" x 12"


Joe Dugan, 1926, 9" x 12"


Lou Gehrig, 1928, 9" x 12"

Hope y'all dig 'em. Any kind of comment is always appreciated!

Graig

Horrible work.. You are the worst.

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Babe Dahlgren, June 22, 1939, 9" x 12"


Joe Dugan, 1926, 9" x 12"


Lou Gehrig, 1928, 9" x 12"

Ben,
I think you're being a little harsh. I mean...at least he has gotten better over the years. No?

All Kidding aside, I have to say that these are really great. I can't decide which I like the best. That's saying a lot considering how partial I am to Gehrig.
Wow...Just Wow.
Really special dude!