Graig Kreindler paintings

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

He raffled off his services on this board to one very lucky member. Until bills and fatherhood caught up with him, he was sharing his progress on the requested painting.

Here's the link to that thread:


http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...tista+painting

I would hope bills had nothing to do with him delaying the raffle painting because he got paid in advance for it.

[prestigecollectibles]

I know Graig is working on several projects. I'm sure the Bautista will be done soon. No need to speculate.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by prestigecollectibles

I know Graig is working on several projects. I'm sure the Bautista will be done soon. No need to speculate.

Are you speculating it will be done soon?

As long as the winner of the raffle is happy with the time frame of it getting done that is all that really matters.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Are you speculating it will be done soon?

As long as the winner of the raffle is happy with the time frame of it getting done that is all that really matters.

Well, I contributed $100, so I hope it was okay for me to enjoy the progress reports. - and I sure want to see the finished work.



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[bnorth]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Well, I contributed $100, so I hope it was okay for me to enjoy the progress reports. - and I sure want to see the finished work.



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I contributed also and completely agree with you.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I contributed also and completely agree with you.

You didn't "contribute," either. You bought a chance to win. You didn't win. Graig owes you nothing.

[PhilNap]

I can attest that Graig's commission wait list can sometimes be lengthy. I also know that he will give these raffle paintings a bit of priority in moving them along ahead of his normal schedule. Which he certainly has no obligation to do. I think it's great that he even does these raffles at all. It's a great opportunity for those that choose to participate. If instant gratification is what one wants, I am sure there are plenty of hack artists that can accommodate. Greatness cannot be rushed. I received my commission this week and I think I can safely say that no one has waited longer for completion of one of Graig's works. It was worth all the years of waiting. A true masterpiece!! Thank you Graig, there is no one better at what you do.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Well, I contributed $100, so I hope it was okay for me to enjoy the progress reports. - and I sure want to see the finished work.

You didn't "contribute" anything. It was a raffle, not a benefit. You paid for a chance to win. Nothing else.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

You didn't "contribute" anything. It was a raffle, not a benefit. You paid for a chance to win. Nothing else.

David- as to your comments to me and Ben, we never said we were owed anything!


Bless Your Heart

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by bnorth

As long as the winner of the raffle is happy with the time frame of it getting done that is all that really matters.

Exactly. I am thankful you didn't win the raffle this holiday season.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

Exactly. I am thankful you didn't win the raffle this holiday season.

Thanks for the kind words. What raffle this holiday season, did I miss something?

[Dewey]

Hey Ben, don't ever order a custom built guitar from legendary luthier Wayne Henderson. He's got a 10 year waitlist...and his people pay half upfront. Great art takes time, even under optimal conditions.

[baseball tourist]

Originally Posted by bnorth

As long as the winner of the raffle is happy with the time frame of it getting done that is all that really matters.

That's me. I am excited to receive the painting without a doubt, but am very comfortable waiting for it in the queue that includes Graig's other clients, fatherhood and family priorities etc.

Thanks again to all the "contibutors"/chance-takers/ticket buyers, Billy for organizing and to Graig for providing me a place in the queue. I wouldn't have gotten there without each of you.

Happy Holidays everyone. Phil, your painting is incredible. Enjoy!

[bnorth]

Sure did ruffle a lot of feathers for a comment that was not in any way meant to disrespect anyone.

Read the previous posts I said how great his work is as much as anyone else.

I understand the wait times when you commission one of his amazing paintings. Now when he is coming on here and is raffling a paining to me that is very different. IMHO someone should not raffle something if the prize can't be delivered in a timely manner or at least note that it could be a very long time before the prize is delivered.

Go ahead and bash me all you want, this is my last post on this subject.

[PhilNap]

Not bashing anyone but perhaps your definition of "timely manner" for a piece of custom fine art is unrealistic.

Originally Posted by bnorth

Sure did ruffle a lot of feathers for a comment that was not in any way meant to disrespect anyone.

Read the previous posts I said how great his work is as much as anyone else.

I understand the wait times when you commission one of his amazing paintings. Now when he is coming on here and is raffling a paining to me that is very different. IMHO someone should not raffle something if the prize can't be delivered in a timely manner or at least note that it could be a very long time before the prize is delivered.

Go ahead and bash me all you want, this is my last post on this subject.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would hope bills had nothing to do with him delaying the raffle painting because he got paid in advance for it.

Right.... totally respectful and necessary in every way. Especislly after the winner already posted just prior to you.

Graig is many things... a half pint, an Ewok, a munchkin, an elf...but a "dine and dasher" he is not.

Clearly others don't agree with your humble opinion on this subject.

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by bnorth

I would hope bills had nothing to do with him delaying the raffle painting because he got paid in advance for it.

He mentioned fatherhood, so that usually means more bills...that's all I meant.




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