On the easel...

[mr2686]

I'm not saying those paintings are lifelike, but I just had a nice conversation with the Walter Johnson...he says hi by the way.

[Jaybird]

Beautiful paintings. Anybody would be proud to hang them.

[Leon]

Freaking awesome as always. Great realism. I love them. Congrats Graig...

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, they are fantastic, then again all your work is.
Was great spending time with you at the National a few weeks ago.

[sycks22]

The pics just keep getting better and better. You have an amazing talent.

[Scott Garner]

Walter is exceptional and I love the Honus Wagner!

[thecatspajamas]

Graig,
I hope you kept good notes on your color mix for "WaJo Blue" because once Johnson fans get a look at that piercing gaze, I think you're going to be doing a lot more "Big Train" portraits!

I think the detail in Johnson's uniform and Wagner's sweater are particularly striking in these. I'm pretty sure that my computer monitor is not 3-D, but I swear those W's on Johnson's uniforms are raised, and can almost feel the fuzzy texture of Wagner's sweater. Nicely done!

[sforaker]

Graig - Your talent and attention to detail are spectacular. I feel privileged to now own the two gems below. Thank you.

Your newest fan,

Scott

[sforaker]

Graig - I should add that I had never before purchased any type of sports art (I collect game used bats primarily), but I find your art so compelling that I made the leap. Thanks for bringing our childhood heros to life.

Scott

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by sforaker

Graig - Your talent and attention to detail are spectacular. I feel privileged to now own the two gems below. Thank you.

Your newest fan,

Scott

Nice job, Scott! What a great pair of Graig's paintings to own!

[Lordstan]

Scott,
Congrats on the paintings. I have always thought that Mays was one of his best. So realistic. He really breathed some life into that one.
I don't know how he does it.

Best,
Mark

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

I'm pretty sure that my computer monitor is not 3-D, but I swear those W's on Johnson's uniforms are raised!

Those W's are amazing! The comments were so focused on his gaze that I thought I was the only one noticing the patches on the sleeves. And the same goes for the "NY" emblem on Mays' hat, its like you can see the 3D depth in a 2D drawing. Can't stop staring!

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Rob!

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

So, I got these back (or at least, scans of them) from the photographers today, and I thought I'd share the motley crew.


Ty Cobb, 1912, 9" x 12"


Al Schacht, 1936, 9" x 12"


Mickey Mantle, May 14, 1955, 9" x 12"


Mickey Mantle, 1956, 16" x 20"


George Van Haltren, 1903, 20" x 20"

The George Van Haltren is a new favorite of mine I think, and it's going to my brother as a wedding present. Honestly, how can you deny that mustache?

So, regardless, feel free to throw any comments my way. I hope you enjoy 'em!

Graig