Legendary baseball artist Graig Kreindler just finished my Mike Trout commission.
February 21, 2024
Legendary baseball artist Graig Kreindler just finished my Mike Trout commission.
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Here’s Graig’s image of my Mike Trout commission. It’ 18×24, and took 3 years or so. His wait time is now in the 8-10 year range, I believe. Took us a while to find the right image, but Graig NAILED it. The light and reflection work is amazing. While it looks gorgeous here, it’s spectacular in person. It’s now hanging in my Mike Trout display, with game-worn jerseys (pro, minor, and high school).
Mike Trout
Pretty fuckin’ sweet man. I really like what he did with the stands behind Trout too, it’s gorgeous!
I’m guessing this is oil. incredible.
ahhh Mike Trout, the Prince that was Promised. In an age of baseball super teams full of unloyal baseball stars there is a man who sticks with his team whether they dont-win, lose or draw.
This doesn’t even look like a picture lol it looks real
Legend. Graig Kreindler is an amazing artist and one that inspires my own work.
Edit: [Here’s an awesome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fih3vaEPwlA) from him about his work. It has some pretty cool progress shots. Even just his basic wash/lay-in is something I would buy.
This is an Amazing piece honestly.
Greg Kreindler is a legend at this point, and it’s my hope to commission a piece from him. With any luck, I’ll get on the list today and receive it sometime in around 2077.
/u/diditforthestory in shambles
Picture of a painting of a picture of a man named Mike Trout
My god, that’s beautiful.
I’ll remember this fondly when I hear another pretentious asshole say that ”art has to challenge”
The way the artist captures the effect of sunlight is incredible
That “1 mike trout drawing a day” guy got really good
Dang that’s super romantic.
damn! I need a cutch one lol
…that’s not a photo?
Terrible bunt technique
Maybe I’m in the minority but the face doesn’t look very good.
Can I ask the price? I’m interested in one from him
Woah, I know Graig! This is wild.
Wow, that is incredible. All the way down to the hairs on his arms.
I don’t see the resemblance.
I honestly think that’s one of the best paintings I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. I can’t stop looking at various corners zoomed in. Highest of praise to Mr. Kreindler.
And thank you OP for allowing us all witness to this unique piece.
25 comments
Here’s Graig’s image of my Mike Trout commission. It’ 18×24, and took 3 years or so. His wait time is now in the 8-10 year range, I believe.
Took us a while to find the right image, but Graig NAILED it. The light and reflection work is amazing. While it looks gorgeous here, it’s spectacular in person.
It’s now hanging in my Mike Trout display, with game-worn jerseys (pro, minor, and high school).
Mike Trout
Pretty fuckin’ sweet man. I really like what he did with the stands behind Trout too, it’s gorgeous!
I’m guessing this is oil. incredible.
ahhh Mike Trout, the Prince that was Promised. In an age of baseball super teams full of unloyal baseball stars there is a man who sticks with his team whether they dont-win, lose or draw.
This doesn’t even look like a picture lol it looks real
Legend. Graig Kreindler is an amazing artist and one that inspires my own work.
His Babe Ruth series[[1]](http://www.baberuthcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Graig-Kreindler.jpg) [[2]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CDmrhTSWEAE8yBV.jpg:large) is one of my all-time favourite paintings. The chunky shapes of the face are beautiful.
He is a part of an awesome project painting players from the Negro and Latin American leagues. I’ve got [the book](https://shop.baseballhall.org/black-baseball-in-living-color-the-artwork-of-graig-kreindler/) which has a lot of historical information alongside his art. I’m not too far in (I’ve been looking at all the paintings) but I would definitely recommend it.
Edit: [Here’s an awesome video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fih3vaEPwlA) from him about his work. It has some pretty cool progress shots. Even just his basic wash/lay-in is something I would buy.
This is an Amazing piece honestly.
Greg Kreindler is a legend at this point, and it’s my hope to commission a piece from him. With any luck, I’ll get on the list today and receive it sometime in around 2077.
/u/diditforthestory in shambles
Picture of a painting of a picture of a man named Mike Trout
My god, that’s beautiful.
I’ll remember this fondly when I hear another pretentious asshole say that ”art has to challenge”
The way the artist captures the effect of sunlight is incredible
That “1 mike trout drawing a day” guy got really good
Dang that’s super romantic.
damn! I need a cutch one lol
…that’s not a photo?
Terrible bunt technique
Maybe I’m in the minority but the face doesn’t look very good.
Can I ask the price? I’m interested in one from him
Woah, I know Graig! This is wild.
Wow, that is incredible. All the way down to the hairs on his arms.
I don’t see the resemblance.
I honestly think that’s one of the best paintings I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible. I can’t stop looking at various corners zoomed in. Highest of praise to Mr. Kreindler.
And thank you OP for allowing us all witness to this unique piece.