On the easel...

[perezfan]

Maybe that's why it was withdrawn? The picture and overall representation were severely lacking.

Also... thanks Graig for your perspective. Any and all of us Net54 guys who saw it in Lelands' Catalogue were probably wondering what you were thinking/feeling.

[GKreindler]

Hey guys,

Just got this one back from the photographers. It still needs a little color tweaking, but hope ya dig it:



Now, back to work!!

Graig

[GKreindler]

Hey guys,

Got these three back today as well. The Collins was posted before, but I had to make some slight adjustments and rephotograph it. Anywho, I hope you guys enjoy 'em:


Eddie Collins, 1909, 9" x 12"


Mickey Mantle, April 14, 1951, 9" x 12"


Willie Mays, 1955, 9" x 12"

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

Graig

[perezfan]

Absolutely love that Willie Mays Painting! The lighting/shadowing on his face and cap are incredible. Such amazing depth to that one... I amost expect him to start talking!

But what is Mantle so sad about? Any info about the circumstances related to that pose? He looks like he needs some Zoloft

[jsage]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Absolutely love that Willie Mays Painting! The lighting/shadowing on his face and cap are incredible. Such amazing depth to that one... I amost expect him to start talking!

But what is Mantle so sad about? Any info about the circumstances related to that pose? He looks like he needs some Zoloft

Mark -
I agree.......... The Willie is alive and The Mick does look sad.

[Jay Wolt]

Graig, all 3 are fantastic.....as usual.
Hopefully 1 day we can hook up on an Eddie Plank

[GKreindler]

Thanks for the comments, guys. I'm glad you dig them.

What I really liked about this particular Mantle image was the fact that he DID look rather troubled. It dates to the series of exhibition games against Brooklyn before the start of the '51 season - I'm sure many of you have seen those waist-up shots of DiMaggio and Mickey posing together, smiling uncomfortably. I think I just fell in love with the idea that when this photograph was taken, Mickey was just this scared 19-year old, who was supposed to become a great Yankee legend from the get-go. From Ruth to Gehrig to DiMaggio to the Oklahoma Kid. I can't even imagine what kind of pressure he must have felt, especially with the NY media and Casey bragging on him for past year or so. Combine that with his ever-present, yearning desire to live up to his Father's expectations, I think you have a really powerful (and tragic) character. I guess I just wanted it to emote something a little darker than I normally go for.

But of course, that's just how I look at it...'cause I'm weird.

Graig