On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Hey everyone,

While I am on a little vacation, Dean might castrate me if I stay completely idle. So, here are two shots I got back from the photographers this week:


Louis Sockalexis, 1895, 11" x 14"


Ty Cobb, 1913, 24" x 30"

I'm glad that the Sockalexis found a great home, as it wouldn't have gone to a bigger fan of the man. I hope the client enjoys it for years to come.

The Cobb was a lot of fun to paint too, especially since it's such a classic image of the man. I just wish that I could have locked down more information about the date - we know that it was fom Navin Field, and probably 1913, but nothing else. I actually have a time lapse video of me in action with this one, which I'll have edited and out on YouTube soonish. Hopefully it doesn't make me look too silly.

Anywho, as per usual, all of your comments, be they good or bad, are greatly appreciated.

Hope ya dig 'em!

Graig

[almostdone]

Beautiful! Always an admirer. There is a huge billboard of that Cobb piece up the road from where I live advertising the Ty Cobb museum ion Royston GA. Can't help but look at it every time I pass.

Nice work.
Drew

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much, Drew!

I think I remember seeing photos of that sign, but never in person. The image is indeed iconic!

Graig

[Big Ben]

The Cobb painting is incredible!

[GKreindler]

Thanks, Big Ben!

[Scott Garner]

Awesome, Graig!

Cobber looks like he could literally jump off the canvas. Your attention to detail of his spikes is an amazing study in of itself.

I've got to think that Rhys is the proud owner of the other beauty.

Keep 'em coming. I hope you're having a good vacation!

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Hey everyone,
I just wish that I could have locked down more information about the date - we know that it was fom Navin Field, and probably 1913, but nothing else.

Nice, Graig. The trees have a full set of leaves and Cobb has a full set of sleeves. That could help narrow it down.

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Scott and Scott!

Rhys may or may not have been the lucky/unlucky owner of the Sockalexis. I'll never tell.

Scott, I wish we could narrow it down even more. The only thing that's coming to mind is sometime after April, as it would probably be around mid-May that the trees there would be so full. And with the sleeves, it's tough to tell, especially since so many layers kept them long throughout the season, no matter how hot it got.

I'm pretty sure that the shot was taken before game action, as the third baseman would probably be in some serious motion otherwise. In this case, he doesn't even have his cap on. But I guess that doesn't really help much anyway.

I'm stumped.

Graig

[sayheykid54]

To say that the Cobb painting is awesome is an understatement. You really breathed life into a classic baseball photo. The colors and fine detail are just amazing.

[cwazzy]

Incredible, as usual, Graig. I still need to hit the lottery so I can get a Campy done. I keep trying to spin the investment angle to my wife but so far I just get a menacing glare in return. LOL

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot for kind words, guys. This shot really is a classic, so I was thrilled to paint it. I hope the client is just as pleased when he receives the thing.

Chris, the investment angle is a good one, but I'm sorry it didn't work. Either way, you know I'm ready when you are!

Graig

[GoCubsGo32]

Love the work! Truly an amazing talent! Love the color ranges used. Have you ever tried using a different medium when painting?