James DeMarco

Hi. My name is James DeMarco and I draw the comic strip about a little youth hockey goalie named Small Saves.

I’ve been a goaltender since the age of five. When I’m not trying to kick out hockey pucks, I can be found writing and drawing the latest cartoons about Small Saves.

Aside for my passion for hockey, I was always amazed by such great cartoons like Peanuts and The Family Circus. I knew that was what I wanted to do when I grew up.

It’s funny. I can sit down at the table and say, “Today I’m going to write a new cartoon…” An hour later, and I still have a blank piece of paper. Then, I can be in the middle of a hockey game, diving around, when an idea comes. That’s why I always carry a pen and pad with me. Although I can’t take it onto the ice with me (and trying to write with a blocker on is not easy!) I keep one in my locker room.

I was also a professional artist & silk screener for many years. I use my experience in that field to design the many hockey and goalie shirts you see on Small Saves’ website at www.smallsaves.com.

I hope you enjoy the Small Saves cartoon collection and storybooks. If you like hockey, check out his books. Fans of all ages enjoy his antics and you will, too.

I’ve recently expanded to form Small Saves Syndicate, and look forward to seeing him published on many sites, papers, etc.

Thank you for reading my bio!

James DeMarco... and Small Saves!