Artwork Signed

A trip to Kettler for the Morning Skate this morning turned out rather well. I hung out for a while and watched the warm ups to start off. I brought a sketchbook along as well and drew a quick sketch of Varly since he was the most stationary figure out there! Nothing special, just trying to get used to drawing things in more constant motion. Much more fun than say still life! Eventually the ice began to clear after what looked like a good start to the day. The players all had smiles and looked to be having a good time just being out on the ice. I was quite jealous, and was bemoaning having left my skates at the house as a Public Skate had started up as the caps were finishing up, but I'll get my fix come Friday at Rockville I suppose.

I decided that since Fehr had agreed to sign the piece and I needed to catch him after he'd already changed, I would be best served by heading to the Caps front desk. I was met with a bit of skepticism as expected, but I explained the situation some and the lady made a call to the back, and I was asked to have a seat. I did so, and did my best not to get 'starstruck' as player after player and even Ted Leonsis roamed the hall. I had a meeting set, and they were kind enough to let me stick around while I waited. So I stayed on my best behavior and didn't hound every person that passed for their autograph!

Eventually Eric came out, I stood and greeted him with a handshake. To start off I handed over the copy I had made for him, the cheapo frame job made it a much nicer presentation. I then pulled out the other that he agreed to sign, and he did so. Showing him the others I was working on he asked if I wanted him to get Mike Green to sign one, which I couldn't have been happier to hear! I handed it to him and he headed to the back to find Green and returned art signed.


I can't thank Eric enough for his help on this. I'm hoping to get the other two with Theodore and Ovechkin signed as well, but that's going to have to be another day. In the end I want to get these put up for auction and put 100% of that money to Theodore's Saves for Kids fundraiser. If anyone has any info on how I can get in touch with either of those two, past standing around hoping outside of Kettler, I would appreciate it. Stay tuned for more!