On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Guilty like a fox!

Thanks again for the warm words, Mark. For serious.

Graig

[whitehse]

I just saw these recent postings....Although I am loving the Berra/Robinson I have reason to believe the Hubbell will be right up there on my favorites list next to your Mathewson. Spectacular as usual.

I am hoping to get a chance to meet you at the National this year. Keep up the great work!

[JoeyF1981]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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:


Babe Ruth, 1927, 9"x12"


Joe DiMaggio, 1933 (I think), 9"x12"


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]

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]

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:


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]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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:


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

Beautiful painting of Rube, Graig!!!

[GKreindler]

Thanks, Scott!

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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:


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

Good gracious, you mean it's going to get BETTER?!

[GKreindler]

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:



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

[Lordstan]

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]

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]

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

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

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]

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

[Lordstan]

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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[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Wow. Those are good looking.

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]

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.

[Lordstan]

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


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[GKreindler]

Scott,

You're a good egg, dammit.

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

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



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]

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.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Another great one.

[GKreindler]

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]

Dude is fuuuugly. Painting is beautiful.

[almostdone]

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]

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

[Section115]

Post it all. Please!


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[thecatspajamas]

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]

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

[whitehse]

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]

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.


Addie Joss, May 19, 1910, 16" x 16"


Grover Cleveland Alexander, 1915, 18" x 20"


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

[CW]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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.

[Lordstan]

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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[Bobmc]

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.
JoeandVanMeet.jpg
Joe Horlen and artist Van Martin above

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

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...

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

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.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

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]

Originally Posted by Runscott

A consumption assumption is no presumption.

You've got a lot of gumption...

[thecatspajamas]

Worst...Schoolhouse Rocks...ever...

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

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

[Kawika]

Originally Posted by I Only Smoke 4 the Cards

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

+googol to the power of infinity

[Lordstan]

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


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[GKreindler]

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.



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]

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


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[GKreindler]

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]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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]

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

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

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!

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

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

+1