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For those I haven't had the pleasure of talking to at hobby-related events...."Hi, I'm Tim!" I cut common sports cards and rearrange the pieces into large artwork. Pieces typically take around 50-60 hours, with some going far beyond that. Most are in the 22" x 28" range, but the pieces are scaled up according to the original card, so some may be slim/taller, while others take on more of a square shape. I do this for living, so I love taking commission work (and I only do pieces ONCE.) Other pieces I do just for fun, but those are also for sale. I'll try to add the old photos back over time, but for now - here are a few of my hockey pieces to show what I'm talking about:

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1979 OPC Wayne Gretzky RC, 24"x33"; SOLD.


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Toews, 24" x 20"; was on display at the NHL booth (Columbus All-Star Fan Fair, 2015); Available.


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Gretzky, 20"x28"; was on display at the Upper Deck booth (Cleveland National, 2014, Toronto Fall Expo, 2014); was also signed by Gretzky at the Hockey HOF, November 2014. Unavailable.


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Ovechkin Young Guns, 20" x 28", created on site at the 2015 All-Star Fan Fair in Columbus. Unavailable.


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Lanny McDonald, 20"x28", made from cut Calgary Flames cards. Lanny signed the original about a year ago. Unavailable.


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Austin Matthews Young Guns, 20" x 28", created on site at the 2017 Fall Expo. Unavailable.


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Lemieux; 22"x28"; displayed at the Universal Distribution booth (Fall Expo, 2017); Available.
 
Unreal! Very impressive.

Would love to see anything you might have created of Patrick Roy.
 
Thank you all!

SNobles said:
Unreal! Very impressive.

Would love to see anything you might have created of Patrick Roy.
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Here is the only Roy I have made - "The Wink"....this was my first hockey piece created about 8 years ago. It was a commission and is unavailable.

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Tim - that is beyond impressive. The picture reproduction themselves are fantastic without the fact that you used hockey cards to create the images. I would be interested in one myself! Do you have any Bobby Orr pictures that are available? Could you pm me pricing?

Thanks, Tim (excellent name by the way:))
 
timcarrollart said:
Thank you all!



Here is the only Roy I have made - "The Wink"....this was my first hockey piece created about 8 years ago. It was a commission and is unavailable.

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That is amazing. The wink might be one of the most iconic moments for Roy.

Thanks for letting me see that.
 
For those of you who have never seen this artwork both executed and displayed in person. I can’t tell you how mind boggling it is. I stood in line for an UD redemption when Tim was plying his trade and had to be prompted to move forward several times. It was mesmerizing. If you are in a position to support talent this is an excellent place to start.
 
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For those of you who have never seen this artwork both executed and displayed in person. I can’t tell you how mind boggling it is. I stood in line for an UD redemption when Tim was playing his trade and had to be prompted to move forward several times. It was mesmerizing. If you are in a position to support talent this is an excellent place to start.
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Exactly and to speak to Tim in person at Expo about HIS work, you know the efforts and feelings that go into every piece.
Awesome and hoping to see more at Expo Tim.
 
Hi Tim, thanks firstly for sharing.

Secondly, UNREAL work. The pieces you showed are OUSTANDING and you really have a talent!

Please keep sharing!
 
Thank you everyone for the kind words. I truly appreciate every one of them!

Chillychow said:
Tim - that is beyond impressive. The picture reproduction themselves are fantastic without the fact that you used hockey cards to create the images. I would be interested in one myself! Do you have any Bobby Orr pictures that are available? Could you pm me pricing?

Thanks, Tim (excellent name by the way:))
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Thank you! PM sent.

spooner9ball said:
For those of you who have never seen this artwork both executed and displayed in person. I can’t tell you how mind boggling it is. I stood in line for an UD redemption when Tim was playing his trade and had to be prompted to move forward several times. It was mesmerizing. If you are in a position to support talent this is an excellent place to start.
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trekrun said:
Exactly and to speak to Tim in person at Expo about HIS work, you know the efforts and feelings that go into every piece.
Awesome and hoping to see more at Expo Tim.
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Thank you both!! I have so much fun talking with fellow collectors/hobbyists at the live events. I'm usually in my studio all day with only my Schnauzer to talk to (until the wife and kids get home, lol)...so chatting while working is always a neat experience. Thanks again for the votes of confidence!
 
Looks awesome and was amazed a couple times at the expo watching you work.
Would be interested in any Bobby Clarke you my have?
PM me the details if anything is available
Thanks again for doing amazing work and sharing it.
 
Its awesome you have made your way to our boards!...i also remember watching you make that Gretzky while waiting in line at the UD booth, was amazed at how accuratly your work depicts the original card!!. Great having you aboard!.
 

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