# @pietensart on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DRxUSMCAYze
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/37484501-pietensart-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/edf975477c.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-12-02T18:08:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** PietensArt (@PietensArt) — https://gondola.cc/PietensArt

## Caption

Brenden Dillon "1000 Games Commemoration"
275 hours
22x30"
Pencil on paper
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This artwork was commissioned by anthony_brendlinger to celebrate his good friend Brenden's amazing nhl career so far. I fell in love with this project, and the more I discovered about his career, the more excited I got. From his tough, physical playing style to his warm, infectious personality, I realized I had a big challenge ahead of me in capturing who he truly is.

I aimed for the main portrait to reflect his fun and kind nature, which is why you see that genuine smile. Inside the "1000" are 16 smaller illustrations showcasing shots, hits, celebrations, and his impeccable style over the years. Generally, the images progress chronologically from left to right, starting with his early days with the dallasstars, then moving to the sanjosesharks, followed by the capitals and nhljets, and finally wrapping up with the njdevils. Naturally, the drawing wouldn’t be complete without a touching image of him and his daughter.

This latest piece really pushed my limits. I found myself grappling with the tiniest details I've ever tried to capture while keeping an eye on the calendar as we got closer to his 1000th game. Overall, I’m super proud of this drawing, and I hope bdillon.4 loves the tribute. Once again, thanks you Anthony for trusting me with such a meaningful project.

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#pencildrawing #hockeyart #Devils #stars #sharks #Capitals #Jets #1000games

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## Tags

devils, capitals, pencildrawing, sharks, hockeyart, jets, stars, 1000games

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