On the easel...

[JollyElm]

That Koufax is amazing for so many reasons, but to me what stands out is the composition. It is such an unusual 'pose' for a baseball player portrait and, once again, your efforts in that regard really breathe life into the subject. Awesome!!!

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, that Koufax is sweet. Great job!

[GKreindler]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all of your kind words everyone! It really was a pretty nice moment to capture of Sandy - he comes across as being a bit introspective here. But, I think a lot of the credit needs to go to the photographer - he's the one who really nailed it!! I guess the subject rocks pretty hard, too.

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

So, the past few months have been pretty hard. I've been very busy with work (which I'm incredibly thankful for), and I've also been very busy with upcoming wedding stuff (which I'm also incredibly thankful for). I feel like my head's been getting knocked back and forth like a ping pong, and quite frankly, I really hope that the quality of my work hasn't suffered as a result.

As it stands, the paintings I'm about to show have been worked on, tweaked, worked on again, sanded down, tweaked, and finally worked on again. It's been quite an arduous journey, and after I dropped them off at my photographers last week, I breathed a sigh of relief - I just needed to get these things out of my sight.

So, my guys got these scans back to me today, and I'm still in the process of color correcting everything. They're not quite perfect, but I still wanted to share them. For whatever reason, Photobucket seems to be screwing with the colors and contrast more than it should, but hopefully they give ya a good idea.


Sandy Koufax, 1965, 9" x 12"


Paul Waner, 1942, 9" x 12"


Christy Mathewson, 1909, 9" x 12"


Babe Ruth, 1919, 16" x 20"


Babe Ruth, 1932, 36" x 53"


Lou Gehrig, July 4, 1939, 48" x 84"

That last Gehrig painting was probably the most insane thing I've ever worked on, and certainly as of now, the largest. I think my hair's gone quite gray because of it.

Comments and critiques are ALWAYS appreciated, even if they're bad and smelly!!

Hope everyone's keeping warm.

Graig

[aquarius31]

Graig, I will state the obvious and say that your paintings are absolutely amazing! I have viewed this thread several times and get excited each time I see your new works...spectacular! I have always preferred larger works of art such as these ones although I don't have any of my own other than some great 19th century prints and woodcuts.

Out of curiosity, have you done any paintings of 19th century players or teams? I have a great one in mind when I have the funds Good luck with wedding planning!

[quinnsryche]

Graig, I have stated before and will again, you are an AMAZING artist! The realism you bring to the human form ranks just this side of Rembrandt himself. I know that's a pretty lofty statement but I truly believe it to be so. Both artists display a immeasurable talent for bringing a deep richness of humanity to your subject. Almost photographic in quality, yet still grasping an artistic flair that a photo is not capable of. Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking with every example. We are all the better for being able to enjoy your work. Bravo!
Hope that's not too gushy!

[murphusa]

the Cobb in this months Legendary Auction is great! wish I had it to get it