Hockey in Art Contest: The Winner

Well the voting ended last week and the numbers have spoken...the Winner is Scott! Who entered his baby food artwork of Sidney Crosby, which was previously featured. For those of you that don't know Scott runs the website Fogoos.com which features artwork made out of food, with a large variety of subjects be sure to take a look. Again Special thanks to The Fan Zoo for sponsoring the contest with the prize, be sure to check out their site and browse around, a great place to get memorabilia for any hockey fan.

Hockey in Art Contest sponsored by The Fan Zoo

Here are all 4 entries for the Hockey in Art Contest, Hurry up and vote in the poll to the right. Winner receives a $50 gift certificate for The Fan Zoo!

Contestant 1.  Shelly Bryant, a Prisma coloured  pencil drawing of Alex Burrows.

Contestant 2.  Leauphaun, a pencil drawing of Henrik Sedin

Contestant 3. Scott from foogos, Sidney Crosby, Black: prunes (surprisingly delicious)  Gold: squash (Surprisingly horrific…do  not give this to your babies) White/cream: bananas with apples and pears (unsurprisingly enjoyable)

Contestant 4. Nick, Marker illustration of Carey Price, and touched up  in Photoshop.

Voting goes to December 15th, winner will be announced on the 16th.

Hockey in Art: Hockey art contest round 1

Two submissions so far for the 1st Hockey Art contest for the blog sponsored by The Fan Zoo and they are both good ones. I also would ask anyone submitting work to also let me know what medium you used to create the artwork, it will probably help the voters. Submissions are being taken until December 12th for a $50 gift Certificate to The Fan Zoo online store!

The 1st submission is from Shelly Bryant and is a Prisma coloured  pencil drawing of Alex Burrows.

The 2nd is from a contributor to the blog Leauphaun, a pencil drawing of Henrik Sedin...or is it Daniel?

So far both submissions are Vancouver related...submit your artwork to NFG801@AOL.COM by December 12th to be eligible for the voting!

Hockey in Art: Art Contest

I'm pleased to announce the 1st contest here on the Hockey in Art Blog. The Fan Zoo is sponsoring the contest and the winner will receive and online gift Certificate of $50 to their store. The Rules are simple as there aren't that many rules, just submit any hockey related artwork, any type of art work just has to be created buy you! That's it! E-mail me at NFG801@aol.com Submission period is now to December 12th, then I will take the submissions and have an old fashion vote off (all-star style) for the winner to be announced on December 15th! So hurry up and submit your work! Can be an easy way to turn your artwork into a great Christmas present!
Special thanks again to the Fan Zoo for making this possible, great people to work with check out their site Here.
Just to have some sort of Artwork here is a sketch I recently did of Ryan Miller in Pen...Nice to see he does have some fight in him after the Tootoo run.

Foogos: Sidney Crosby...or crosbaby?

Alright I am a Sidney Crosby fan, no matter how many times he has upset me making a fool of Ryan Miller in the 1st Winter Classic and the Olympics, but he's just really good and I'm partial to the Penguins having lived in Pittsburgh for years. Scott over at Foogos Here created this portrait of Sidney Crosby out of baby food I just had to post it, the underlining meaning of using baby food, poking fun that a lot of the Crosby haters refer to him as a bit of a baby, just great. What makes Scott's projects so interesting is not only that it's logos or artwork out of food is the underlying meaning of the type of food used for the particular piece that puts his work above any other food related art work...if there is any.

Goalie's Mask: red, white & Dryden

Well tonight sucked for me, I have no feel for my Sabres team right now after a loss to the Islanders 2-1. The looked good at times but just couldn't hit the net all night, especially when it counted. They do have a lot of Injuries so I hope they will come together when the bulk of the team is back. I'm getting back into things here now, I've started painting some and idea shopping more goalie masks, I should have some up soon as well as more great work from Jim Link.

Anyway this piece was brought to my attention from Robert who is a friend of the artist whos other work can be seen here The artist Brandy Saturley has a few paintings related to hockey at her website, and this is by far the coolest and the one I would have displayed. Her gallery celebrates Canadian themes, and what better illustrates those than hockey, coldness and of course Tim Hortons, her paintings just make you feel Canada.

 

Jim Link: Miikka Kiprusoff

Jim sent in a treasure trove of art work not to long ago and each one is fantastic. My sabres are taking of the Flames tonight so I decided to post his drawing of Miikka Kiprusoff. There as been some controversy for Sabres fans recently, questioning Ryan Millers play, frankly the team as a whole has not been playing as a team, and yes Miller usually stops some of the goals that he's allowed but I have no doubt he will be able to work on his game and get back to his usual puck stopping self. If I was the coach I'd give him tonight off, play Enroth to allow Miller some more practice time and to get things right on the road where he doesn't have the pressure of the home fans. We'll see how it goes....herrreeeee's Kipper!

Happy Halloween! puck pumpkins

Happy Halloween! I created these pumpkins for some players of the Port Colborne Jr. B Pirates. The 1st is biznasty, the picture doesn't do it justice but you can kind of see the resemblance, then there is the Port Colborne Pirates logo, which is similar to the Portland Pirates logo if you ask me.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL

Here is a piece that I created for a friend of mine Andrew Poturalski who is currently the leading scorer for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres and 5th in scoring in the OJHL but some how never scores in games that I attend, at least recently. Anyway if you're in the Buffalo area go down to the Northtown Center to cheer them on, print the picture and have him autograph it for you (he would be glad to) he's that good.

Hockey Art from Yuri

My first international submission from Russia! Yuri sent in these two great hockey Characters. When I think of Russian Art this is the style I usually think of and add hockey to that and you got this. Really cool and futuristic look, proud to now have Russian art on the blog.

Minimalist NHL Posters

I found these via the Puck Daddy yahoo blog and thought they were so cool and a great idea, perfect for the blog. Graphic artist Mike Chuhon created "Minimalist NHL Posters" for all 30 NHL teams. you can take a look and buy items such as posters or shirts here He takes minimal elements of each teams logo and created a poster for that team in a simplistic interesting way, a lot of them look great so don't work as well as others I'd say but they are all pretty awesome, I liked so many of them I'm relieved he has a poster with every one (which I will surely be buying).

Henrik Lundqvist by Matt

Matt submitted another one of his drawings for the site, here is his drawing of Henrik Lundqvist of the Rangers in his Team Sweden Jersey. Thanks Matt!

Mini Goalie Mask: Vancouver Canucks

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 28, The Vancouver Canucks mini goalie mask. This is the final mask in the series, hey at the time there were 28 teams at the time...30 by the time i finished so the Islanders and Wild were left out. Now I'll be back to posting some submitted art work and revisiting some familiar artists with new work...the season has begun!

Mini Goalie Mask: ST. Louis Blues

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 27, The ST. Louis Blues mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: San Jose Sharks

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 26, The San Jose Sharks mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Pittsburgh Penguins

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 25, The Pittsburgh Penguins mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: New York Rangers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 24, The New York Rangers mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Montreal Canadiens

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 23, The Montreal Canadiens mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Carolina Hurricanes

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 22, The Carolina Hurricanes mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Edmonton Oilers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 21, The Edmonton Oilers mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Detroit Redwings

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 20, The Detroit Redwings mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Dallas Stars

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 19, The Dallas Stars mini goalie mask

Mini Goalie Mask: Colorado Avalanche

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 18, The Colorado Avalanche mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Buffalo Sabres

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 17, The Buffalo Sabres mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Atlanta Thrashers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 16, The now extinct Atlanta Thrashers mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Calgary Flames

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 15, The Calgary Flames mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Washington Capitals

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 14, The Washington Capitals mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Florida Panthers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 13, The Florida Panthers mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Boston Bruins

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 12, The Boston Bruins mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Anaheim "Mighty" Ducks

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 11, The Anaheim Ducks mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Phoenix Coyotes

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 10, The Phoenix Coyotes mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: New Jersey Devils

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 9, The New Jersey Devils mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: LA Kings

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 8, The LA Kings mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Nashville Predators

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 7, The Nashville Predators mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Philadelphia Flyers

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 6, The Philadelphia Flyers mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Ottawa Senators

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 5, The Ottawa Senators mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Columbus Blue Jackets

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 4, The Columbus Blue Jackets mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Tampa Bay Lightning

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 3, The Tampa Bay Lightning mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Toronto Maple Leafs

I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's I think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. Here's number 2, The Toronto Maple Leafs mini goalie mask.

Mini Goalie Mask: Chicago Blackhawks

Well the season is about a month away, one of the reasons posts here have been scarce over the summer is due to moving into a new house, some good news though is that I uncovered some long lost hockey related art projects I created over the years. I'm going to try to post one a day, a perfect build up to the start of the season. I remember collecting those mini goalie mask key chains but didn't care for just the team logo printed on the top so I got inspired to paint a design based on the team logo on each mask. no these are from years ago (early 2000's i think) so some logos will be outdated but i think some of them are pretty cool. So I'll start off with the Chicago Blackhawks mini goalie mask.

Martin St. Louis from Ian and Steven Stamkos twitter pic

Ian submitted this sketch he drew of Tampa Bay forward Martin St. Louis! Thanks Ian!

Speaking of Tampa Bay, I just learned a player that goes by the name Steven Stamkos is using my art work of him as his twitter pic @RealStamkos91 which is Really awesome. It was one of my favorite pieces but it's great to see it used by him #honored, here is the full post from earlier with the artwork.