My family was pretty into hockey growing up, especially my dad. Although my mind would sometimes wander off throughout the duration of the game, one thing I always grabbed my attention were the breakaways and shootouts. Reflecting on these memories, I began to wonder what it must feel like approaching a big goalie guarding the net as the weight of the arena lay on your shoulders. I wanted the goalie to loom over the player; twice his size and ready to block anything that came their way. To ensure I accurately portrayed the intimidating posture and sheer size of this goalie, I modeled him similarly to how I draw bison in my artwork.