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Speed artist Elliott From paints Blackhawks logo

By Blair Sheade

Chicago speed artist Elliott From was hired to paint a Blackhawks logo for the Dressander marketing consulting firm’s new Naperville office.

From was able to paint a colorful Blackhawks logo under eight minutes.

Naperville New Office from Dressander|BHC on Vimeo.

The Dressander marketing consulting firm will have a new art piece to look at before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday.

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