Playoffs and Running

The NHL Playoffs has started again. Which means more bears in hockey gear from this part time artist.
Here is a taste of the first round. The Boston Bruins vs the Detroit Red Wings.

Game 7

There is no Game 7 tonight. As hard as I tried and willed the good positive vibes out there, the Bruins were beat by the Blackhawks and lost the chance to win the Stanley Cup. It was an amazing run. Nobody knew how far they were going to make it. When i put up that first bit of playoff art on my Facebook page i included the phrase "Who's ready for the playoffs?". Well one "friend" over there replied 'Ha. Not the Bruins. One and done." Well how wrong was he?

In 2011 when they won, I didn't know how long it would last and just really enjoyed the ride. It was amazing and a roller coaster of a post season. This playoff season I really wanted it cause this team is nothing but rock solid great players with a lot of heart. Yes, Boston is hated by many, and it does feel good to play the villain when you can. I am a born and bred New Englander, i like just North of Boston, and feel tied to the city and state. We had some nasty stuff happen in the city this year and no doubt that the Bruins helped a lot of people get through it. It is always good to have a strong positive distraction, be it movies, sporting events, music, to help rebuild the good vibe and thoughts in your mind. The Boston Bruins did that.


It has been a crazy ride on here as well. I kinda slowed down the regular BBW and plus sized art postings to focus more on the Bruins. I really like drawing the bears that I did for the team. i hope that some time i will lead to something more. Some of them came more naturally than others and I definitely feel it's helped make me a stronger artist. That is always a good thing.

So with so many different posters and pinups of the bears in black and gold to choose from, I had no idea what to do to close out the season. Watching the game saturday night, when it didn't look good, i thought of how the Boston hockey teams I watch end their games, losses or wins. To show respect to their fans, it's happening all over now, the home team gathers at center ice taps their sticks on the ice and raises them up to salute the crowd. Hockey is a brutal, scary, awesome sport. It is also one of the classiest and most respectful sports out there. Through all the battles of the season the two teams finish each round with a team wide handshake. Respect.

This is how I salute and thank the Boston Bruins for all their hard work and all they have done to add some positive energy back to the city and state. I also do this to show respect and thank any and all of you that took the time to check out all my artwork on here. There will be plenty more coming soon.

One last time....


Here We Go Bruins!!!

Game 4

Now it gets serious. 3 games into the series. This one is a tipping point. Katy bar the door we got a hot one tonight. The Gahden will be rockin' and hopefully so will the Bruins. let's get to it!!

Here We Go Bruins!!!!

Game 2

What seemed longer: Game 1 itself or the wait between games. I like that they got rest after that monster of a game Wednesday night, but i also feel like it disrupts the flow of a good series. Now we have a game tonight, monday night and wednesday night again. Then there is another big break with Game 5 next saturday. Lord knows what will happen between now and then but I am glad we have hockey still rolling along.


So I've been busy with some life shit. Trying to get a job and doing interviews. I got something tonight that will keep me from seeing the game on tv and will have to listen on the radio. Here is hoping for the best. While i was doing this "something" the past couple nights though I was able to add to my ever growing roster of hockey playing bears. Hoping this adds some more support and well wishes to the boys in black and gold out in Chicago.


Here We Go Bruins!!!

Hump Day - Playoffs Edition

It's the most wonderful time.....of the year.

It is that time of year again. Break out the good luck boxers, the favorite mustard stained t-shirt and that old school jersey. It's playoff time again for the NHL. I am really freaking pumped. It seems this year that my creative juices get flowing and I get all kinds of fun ideas. Some work out better than others. Wether its just straight showing support with some mascot art, a few plus sized pin-ups, or taking the whole "Quest for the Cup" theme i really enjoy drawing pieces revolving around hockey.

I have been busy with the sketchbook and coloring on here getting all kinds of good things ready to post. There are many more that might not get done but I hope to feature some of them.

So in case you couldn't tell who I am rooting for, if the new banner didn't give it away. It's the Boston Bruins. it's been a strange season. I have seriously thought they were going to finished last but they di alright. Let's hope they turn it up for the playoffs. First up...the Toronto Maple Leafs. A good ole Original Six match up.

Drop tha puck!!!

A few of these were older ones that i fixed up. I am really liking where I am taking these.

Of course we couldnt leave out the sexy Ice Girls.

Let's Go Bruins!!

Since the teams are so closely related and its been almost 40 years since they played each other in the playoffs, let's rock this place.