My Kreindler project

[terjung]

I have the honor of having one of Graig's paintings in my home office. Based on my experience, I would advise you to ask Graig for his opinion on size and subject matter early on in the process. If you tell him you'd like a Hank Aaron, he may have dozens of images of him that he can show you.

I'm considering having him do a second painting for me and he has shown me many images of the subject that I didn't even know existed.

During your discussion with him, ask him what size a particular image would need to be in order to do it justice. Just my $0.02, but I think it is better to have his involvement in all stages. He is an amazing artist and his process starts well before the brush hits the canvas.

[tnfoto]

Here are a couple of Aaron options I didn't see posted above.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by tnfoto

Here are a couple of Aaron options I didn't see posted above.

T. Scott,
I LOVE that top photo of Aaron. Absolutely terrific!

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

T. Scott,
I LOVE that top photo of Aaron. Absolutely terrific!

Agreed... the top one posted by Scott would be my pick on what I have seen here and would most likely fit the parameters without issue.

[sago]

I also like the top one (2 posts above). The first shot in your OP is fantastic, but it's already a color photo. I think black and white shots work best to start with, and then have Graig work his magic.

[YankeeFan]

Belated congratulations on your winning this fantastic prize.

Though I'm a "YankeeFan", Henry Aaron was actually my favorite player growing up in the late 1960's - 1970's. I was rooting for him as he chased the Babe
and felt so bad for all of the grief he endured because of it. My Dad would take me to Shea Stadium whenever the Braves were in town.

Lots of great Aaron photos here. Both pics of him kneeling (your first one and the one with him wearing #5) are great.
Then again, in that press photo shown by Tnfoto, I love the way his face looks with the light shining on him.

The best thing is that between the artist and the subject, no matter what you choose, the end result will be a winner!

[milkit1]

Aaron jumping against the fence, without a doubt

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by terjung

I have the honor of having one of Graig's paintings in my home office. Based on my experience, I would advise you to ask Graig for his opinion on size and subject matter early on in the process. If you tell him you'd like a Hank Aaron, he may have dozens of images of him that he can show you.

I'm considering having him do a second painting for me and he has shown me many images of the subject that I didn't even know existed.

During your discussion with him, ask him what size a particular image would need to be in order to do it justice. Just my $0.02, but I think it is better to have his involvement in all stages. He is an amazing artist and his process starts well before the brush hits the canvas.

+1

Graig probably has more killer images in his "some day" dreamer folder than he has lifetime left to paint them in. If you've got some idea of the direction you'd like to go (team, player, era, etc), it's well worth your time to see what he's got already.

Another Mathews worth considering: