# @pietensart on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CMIz3O9ne2j
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/14961699-pietensart-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/2f488b0d5c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-03-08T00:29:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PietensArt (@PietensArt) — https://gondola.cc/PietensArt

## Caption

Walter Gretzky aka "Canada's Hockey Dad"
I had many requests over the last few days for me to draw Walter Gretzky.  I must admit, I prior to this I didn't know much about him.  All I knew was that he was Wayne's father and was responsible for raising the greatest hockey talent to grace the ice.  Prior to every portrait that I do I research as much as I can about the subject.  When I did so with Walter, I was blown away.  I understand now the national mourning for such an amazing man.  He wasn't just Canada's Hockey Dad, he was simply put, an incredible individual.

Even after researching and learning about him, I hesitated to draw Walter.  Those of you that have chatted with me about my process know that I'm not a fan of drawing what many others have already drawn.  However, something compelled me, beyond the requests, to draw him.  Furthermore, I really dislike drawing from blurry reference images.  That being said, when I saw this shot of Walter and his son sharing a moment of pure joy, I had to make an exception.  I threw away all restrictions I typically placed upon myself and I just got lost in this one.  I know it isn't my technical best, but is one of my favourites.  I hope the joy and happiness felt in this image is shared by those that view it.

Thank you Walter.  R.I.P.
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This is strictly a tribute drawing.  No prints will be made.  Thank you for your understanding.
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