On the easel...

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Hope this entry finds everyone well and keeping cool.

I got these two paintings back from the photographers today and thought I'd share:


Roberto Clemente, July 3, 1955, 24" x 18"


Honus Wagner T206, 10" x 18"

Both of these are part of the back load of commissions I've been trying to finish up in the last few months. It's amazing how much having a newborn can slow things down!

The Clemente was very much a labor of love, as I went pretty batshit when I first saw that the actual photo from this existed. I've always loved that '56 Topps card, so being given the opportunity to recreate what it might have looked like in person was an absolute honor. I hope the client enjoys it as much as I did making it.

The Wagner, though very time consuming, was also good fun. I don't normally love doing these card commissions, as I feel like I don't really add anything special to them, but I definitely gave it my best to create sort of a trompe l'oeil effect, which I think works. Hopefully.

Anywho, back to the easel in an attempt to continue getting caught up. I'll also be having some new color studies up on eBay in the next few weeks, so if anyone is interested in hearing about them or getting a preview, just drop me a line.

As per usual, any thoughts, comments, or critiques are ALWAYS appreciated.

Thanks for reading!

Graig

[thecatspajamas]

Sweet!

[Scott Garner]

Incredible Graig! Congrats on your 1st child, BTW.
They are awesome & I wish you all the best with fatherhood.

[Cubswin82]

Gorgeous pieces!

[Sophiedog]

Most amazing artwork I've seen...By far...That Wagner is incredible

[gregr2]

The Clemente is truly something special!!

[vwtdi]

I think the Wagner is incredible and truly something special! I'm sitting here looking at it on my iPad and blew it up with my thumb and forefinger, Graig....amazing talent.

[almostdone]

Graig,
As usual, great pieces but I especially love that Clemente. Every time I see one of your larger works I find it hard to determine that it was truly a painting and not a photograph. That's one of my favorite images of Clemente and you captured it perfectly.

I hope you can catch up on your backlog as I know how the daily grind of work can be but don't forget to stop and hold that baby every chance you get. The work pays the bills but those moments with your child fill the heart.

Keep it all up and please keep posting progress. It's as close as some of us will ever get to own in one.

Drew

[vintagesportscollector]

Stunning Graig, as usual. I wonder how long before some scammer throws that image of Wagner up on eBay and tries to sell it as some card he "found in his attic".

[timzcardz]

Graig, the Wagner is fantastic!

You've apparently perfected imperfection! If that's even possible.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by GKreindler

Hey all,

Hope this entry finds everyone well and keeping cool.

I got these two paintings back from the photographers today and thought I'd share:


Roberto Clemente, July 3, 1955, 24" x 18"


Honus Wagner T206, 10" x 18"

Both of these are part of the back load of commissions I've been trying to finish up in the last few months. It's amazing how much having a newborn can slow things down!

The Clemente was very much a labor of love, as I went pretty batshit when I first saw that the actual photo from this existed. I've always loved that '56 Topps card, so being given the opportunity to recreate what it might have looked like in person was an absolute honor. I hope the client enjoys it as much as I did making it.

The Wagner, though very time consuming, was also good fun. I don't normally love doing these card commissions, as I feel like I don't really add anything special to them, but I definitely gave it my best to create sort of a trompe l'oeil effect, which I think works. Hopefully.

Anywho, back to the easel in an attempt to continue getting caught up. I'll also be having some new color studies up on eBay in the next few weeks, so if anyone is interested in hearing about them or getting a preview, just drop me a line.

As per usual, any thoughts, comments, or critiques are ALWAYS appreciated.

Thanks for reading!

Graig

Looks like you were able to really "brush up" on damages on these too. Congrats.. They look really beat up. You the best buddy.