With Christmas fast approaching I spotted a gift that would definitely please the Montreal Canadiens' fans in your life.
With less than 20 days to go before Santa Claus hits those chimneys, the race for the perfect gift is on and I spotted something on Facebook that would please any Montreal Canadiens fans. If you've attended autograph sessions at TW Prestige in Repentigny in the past, you've probably seen Nancy Osborne's work.
For quite a few years now, Tek Chher has been commissioning the artist for paintings of the players he organizes signing sessions with. Over the years, she's painted Arber Xhekaj, Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and legends such as Jean Beliveau, Maurice Richard, Guy Lafleur and Patrick Roy.
This Christmas, the artist turned entrepreneur has decided to have her paintings reproduced on water bottles and I must admit the result looks terrific! She's somehow managed to really capture the fire in the Rocket's eyes, Caufield's joyous energy and Roy's confidence in the wink he sent Tomas Sandstrom's way in the 1993 Stanley Cup final.
Her catalogue extends past the Canadiens as though, and fans of the horror genre could find the gem they're looking for as well. Freddie Kruger, the one and only Chucky, the chilling grin of Pennywise. If you're more of a music fans, you'll also find Pink, Elvis and Tina Turner have been painted to perfection. If you're after other NHL teams, Wayne Gretzky, Marc Messier and Bobby Orr are all available as well.
If I've piqued your curiosity, head over to Facebook and you'll be able to browse her whole collection.
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