On the easel...

[Lordstan]

Craig,
Keep being insane. We love you for it.

I do have a question. IS it me or does Wagner's nose look significantly different in the 2 paintings. The one in the blue uniform has a nose that appears more bulbous than the Horner portrait. Is that just an optical illusion for different light and angles or did his nose change over the years?

Some truly spectacular paintings recently buddy. Any update on the 27 Yankees team?

Mark

[GKreindler]

Hey Mark,

I think there might be a different lighting situation that's creating some of the difference. In the case of the one of him facing left, his whole head (and body) is under undiffused daylight, and in the studio portrait, there's more of a controlled environment that might only have a north-facing window or a skylight, so light is going to catch it differently. I think that difference alone might make for some of the discrepancy. Also, he's about 12 years older in that outdoor shot, so perhaps age has something to do with it. Oooorrr, it might be because the studio portrait is just a color study, so I didn't really flesh it out as much as the other portrait.

Perhaps it's a mix of all three? Or, maybe worse, I just screwed it up. I'm not quite sure, to be terribly honest.

Regarding the Yankees team shot, I'll try and take some photos of it tomorrow when the light is better.

Graig

[perezfan]

It's actually a great question/observation about Wagner's nose. I noticed the same, but just refrained from commenting. I have heard numerous times, that the nose continues to grow throughout a person's life span, and never really stops.

Perhaps it happens more with some than with others. So maybe that was indeed a factor, along with the angle, lighting, etc. Either way, great stuff as always, and will throw in my admiration for the Ashburn. That one in particular, is astoundingly lifelike and vivid. Beautiful work!

[thecatspajamas]

He probably took a few baseballs to the mush over the years as well, which ain't gonna help

[GKreindler]

Here's an interesting shot of Wagner from 1903:



His nose seems pretty bulbous, but because of the particular day the photo was taken, it doesn't seem to shine like the one I painted.

And then there's this shot from '36:



Either way, it's quite a schnoz.

And, as promised to Mark, here are some shots of where the '27 team painting is:







It's got a lot of work into it, but still needs a lot too. It just seems like no matter how many hours I work on it per day, it feels like I'm not even making any kind of dent. I've been really bogged down with a lot of other stuff in the past few months, so I haven't been able to work on this big guy too much, but I'm hoping that I can get back to it after Cleveland. I need to get it outta here. Seriously. Along with a few hours.

Man, I'm behind.

Graig

[Lordstan]

Damn.
I am so jealous of Phil.
Even unfinished, that is beautiful.
(pardon me if I drool on anyone)

[HalChaseCollector]

I am new here and just found your work. WOW is all I can say, you are truly gifted. Are any of your paintings for sale? I would sure love to own one!

[GKreindler]

Thanks a lot, Willie Mays Hayes! You've got some great swagger. My stuff is definitely for sale - well, at least the stuff that I have left. You can see some of the available work here:

http://graigkreindler.com/?page_id=2277&gid=2379

Thanks again, and welcome to Net54!

Graig