On the easel...

[Deertick]

You know Graig, If your work ever gets exposure to current and former MLB players, you are going to need to franchise! The line will be so long guys will have to wait until their retirement ceremony to receive their heirloom painting that they commissioned their rookie year.

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by Deertick

You know Graig, If your work ever gets exposure to current and former MLB players, you are going to need to franchise! The line will be so long guys will have to wait until their retirement ceremony to receive their heirloom painting that they commissioned their rookie year.

Jim I totally agree with that. Some really amazing stuff here, just amazing.

[whodey14]

Went through this entire thread over the last couple days and Graig like I said in your national thread I'm impressed. Absolutely amazing. I assure you if I find a picture I want brought to life I'm sending you a message. I've showed probably 10+ people and everyone loved your work. I'll be sure to tune into updates. Also if the book idea ever comes to fruition I'll happily grab a copy.

-Adam

[billyb]

Graig,
I was checking other painters on line and Stephen Holland is well known and does work for many professional teams and players. Comparing your work to his, I have to be honest, he couldn't carry your paint brush. Your work blows his out of the water...............I mean oil.

[GKreindler]

Thanks so much for all of the kind words, everybody.

Jim, I would love it if some of those older guys dug what I do. It seems these days that it's harder and harder to get it in front of the right people, especially without seeming sketchy and/or creepy. I know some artists who track these players down through their Twitter accounts, and quite frankly, it kinda turns me off to the idea. There's gotta be another way!

Adam, thank you for sharing my work with your friends - much appreciated!

Billy, Holland and I definitely do different kinds of work. I've always really dug his painting style, as it has a certain grit to it that is very appealing. At the same time, I've been able to chat with him a few times on the phone and he's really a wonderful dude. I hope that I can meet him and talk shop someday.

[GoCubsGo32]

Love the Allen! The textures are incredible!

Do you or / have you set up a booth at the MLB All-Star game fan fest? I know it's more cost and expenses, but older and newer players make their way through it all the time.