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
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...
Happy fun-o-saur
An over-the-top happy dinosaur I drew for the kids. They really were "into" dinosaurs at one point.
Giraffe
A simple giraffe illustration
Water Bear
I drew this funny tartigrade carrying some bundles, underwater.
3: The Mountain (Growing Up Itchy)
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The old pale yellow Datsun shuddered as it came to a stop, heater roaring under the dash. Sleep dissipated, and Grey struggled up from the cracked vinyl seat. Impressions of plastic leather stitching ran across the side of his face. His...
Medieval girl
I drew this just for fun.
4: Crashing the Party (Hectorium Infinium)
The sound of shattering glass and gunfire filled the air. Hector gasped. The tall, spindly man pulled out a pistol and ducked behind a table. Hector could see men in tactical gear, armed with assault rifles, pouring into the mansion. Who are these guys? What is...
Short Story
Here is a short story I wrote for school: The raccoon ran down a back alley, pursuing the opossum ahead of him. It swerved and darted down another alley branching to the side. By the time the raccoon reached the alley, the opossum was gone, leaving no trace but the...