The Bear Creek Creative Family
Welcome to our family blog, where we post some of the outpouring of creativity that has been uniquely given to us by the Great Creator Himself. It’s a key part of our family identity! Join us in exploring the simple joys and creative vibes that keeps our family having fun. We hope you get inspired to let loose your own creative gifts!
“Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress.” 1 Timothy 4:14-15
Zara the Protector
A Field Guide to Gnomes
Hectorium Infinium
Latest Creative Posts
Performance
Even hamsters have performances, and this one has a case of performance anxiety. Drawn on the back of a church belletin.
6: The Miracle of Spring Water
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Winter faded to nothing, and the white aspens around the spring blossomed with pale green leaves. The snow melted away, making the ground damp underneath its mat of last year's grasses. The yellow buttercups were back, and they sprinkled...
Harvest Time
Oak Fairy
A little magical acorn fairy with an oak leaf cape.
7: Research and Risk (Hectorium Infinium)
“The Mayans and Immortality: What Newly-Discovered Inscriptions Tell Us About Mexican Mythology January 4th, 2017 By K. Fresham Gratchen, Ph.D “Archaeological excavations in the Yucatan Peninsula have unearthed a remarkable discovery: a collection of Mayan writings...
Acorn Baby
This little acorn got a balloon!
Backpack Rat
This is a rate with a backpack, drawn on the ipad. The gold ring in his ear suggests that he's a pirate of some sort, or perhaps he's a super-wealthy rat fallen on hard times, (now that he has to carry his own stuff.)
5: Down for Winter (Growing Up Itchy)
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The mountains rested. Wintertime had come and the aspen leaves waited on the ground to receive their covering of snow. Grey and his family moved down to Curlew, a tiny town at the base of the mountain, where they were to live in a house....
Lighting Study
I did these for a course about lighting.
Friends
Two friends
Shopping Mouse
A little mouse going shopping
Little Women
I drew this based off a scene from the book Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott. Jo is checking the P.O. Installed between their house and Laurie’s. I also animated the snow!
6: Dreaming… While Asleep (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector moved through the noisy throng at Flores’ mansion. At the party, he saw all kinds of people. Flores was walking beside him, extolling the finesse of his manor. “Hector, it’s brilliant! All of my drug-dealing friends from all around the world! And no pesky...
Arctic fox
A little fox on a windy day
Creepy Baby Head
I'd like to think this colored-pencil drawing started with good intentions, perhaps I started off drawing the boy as a bald baby. The date stamp on the image is about right for that. But it took a turn for the worse. And now the creepy stare cuts into your soul.
4: Blondie (Growing Up Itchy)
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Grey stepped out of the trailer door, letting it bang shut behind him. Mom was inside making bread with Ash, and Grey's tummy growled. He was ready for lunch. He ignored the tiny gnats flickering around his head and reached for his...
Space Doggy
I drew this fun, futuristic little Scottish terrier in space!
Vulture
I was trying to make a vulture look not so ugly.
Retro Bear
I tried drawing in this retro, mid century style.
5: Post Mortem? (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector's eyes fluttered open. He tried to sit up, but a wave of dizziness washed over him. He lay there for a moment, taking in his surroundings. He was in the middle of the ruined mansion, surrounded by destruction and chaos. The sound of gunfire and shattering glass...