On the easel...

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by D. Broughman

If I could paint like you I would throw my camera away

I would cut my ear off and check into a mental institution. Do it! I dare you!

[Forever Young]

and nice Ruth BTW..

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

I would cut my ear off and check into a mental institution. Do it! I dare you!

Ben my son is a professional photographer and takes pictures for pro teams. It is amazing what he can do with a camera just like Graig does with his brush. I was just trying to compliment his work.

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by D. Broughman

Ben my son is a professional photographer and takes pictures for pro teams. It is amazing what he can do with a camera just like Graig does with his brush. I was just trying to compliment his work.

This was directed to Graig..not you...not sure what happened..must have hit quote vs post. Sorry for the confusion . Just giving Graiger the grief he deserves for being my friend.

[jacksons]

Congratulations on your Ruth, Ben - I'm jealous.

I still can't get over that Strawberry. It's insane - it may even be on par with the Mathewson Graig did.

I've logged into Net54 more in one week than I ever have, just to look at that Strawberry painting again.

I'm not trying to embarrass you, Graig!

Those mid-80s Mets jerseys really pop on the canvas though - love to see one of Orosco kneeling on the mound, flinging his glove into the air, or of Knight trotting home at the end of Game 6.

[D. Broughman]

Originally Posted by Forever Young

This was directed to Graig..not you...not sure what happened..must have hit quote vs post. Sorry for the confusion . Just giving Graiger the grief he deserves for being my friend.

Understood it is great to have friends you can rag on. I hope he enjoys ragging on you too

[Forever Young]

Originally Posted by D. Broughman

Understood it is great to have friends you can rag on. I hope he enjoys ragging on you too

It is and no he doesn't as I would beat him...haha j/k

[GKreindler]

Oh, believe me, Dynarl, Ben gets his.

And Jacksons, you're making me blush. Thank you for your kind words. Hopefully you'll feel the same about your up-and-comer...

I have to agree with you on those Mets jerseys. Those mid-80s togs were absolutely amazing. And coming from a Yankee fan, this is not the easiest thing in the world to say, but I always thought he looked best in blue and orange.

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey all,

Just got these back from the photographers, too:


Moe Berg, 1935


Ed Kranepool, 1963


Eddie Collins, 1909


Mickey Mantle, 1956

A motley crew/crue indeed. The Mantle is actually a redo, as the original was...ahem...lost. Not cool.

Anywho, I would love to hear any thoughts you want to throw my way, especially with the Collins. That one had somewhat of a different quality of light that I've not painted before, and I'm not terribly sure that I was successful. Boo.

I hope you like all four, but I'll settle for three. Actually, I'll settle for one.

Graig