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
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...
2: Changes (Growing Up Itchy)
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The shiny black propeller whirled like the misty dust devils out in the desert. Grey watched it spin and felt the vibrations travel up his arm. His knuckles whitened as they gripped the airplane's round body. “Don't drop that, I won't...
Watermelon
I drew this from photo of a little girl eating watermelon. I love how the style turned out, it is a bit more clean than the style that I usually do.
Brown County Poster
I made this creative, retro style vintage travel poster as a project for a course.
Fantasy Creature
I designed this cute fantastical creature for a course project. It is inspired by jellyfish, mushrooms, and clover.
Bandana Goose
I drew this fun, classical illustration style goose wearing a bandana, while practicing drawing animals.
3: Cruz K. Flores (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector’s rattletrap Land Cruiser struggled to make it the hour and a half drive to the massive mansion hidden deep in the jungle. As it jolted through the ten-foot high gates and past a guardhouse fully stocked with weapons and intimidating men, Hector couldn’t help...
2: Trouble Brewing (Hectorium Infinium)
Two weeks had passed without incident. On the baking afternoon of July 6th, Hector stooped over a frothing brew that smelled of moderately illegal substances. Pale light cascaded over the blank stone floor and walls. He enjoyed the feeling of cool air cascading over...
Mr. Panda
An old storybook panda drawing from 2009. Colored Pencils on paper.
The Curse of the Lyric
Here is part of a short story I began to write: The crowd of men laughed and jostled each other to get to the front of the group. The creature lay on it’s side, blood seeping from a deep wound in its chest. It’s eyes were empty and lifeless. The fungi and plants that...
Retro Style
Here I used some techniques and features in Procreate to create this retro effect.
Calico Cat Girl
I drew our calico cat, Reagan, as a human! This was a really fun challenge.
Baby Deer
I tried my hand at realism and sketched this baby deer.
1: The Itch (Growing Up Itchy)
This is the official online version of this book. You can purchase this book here in hardcover or paperback. The 1880’s and the 1980’s collide in a series of reluctant adventures; a riveting tale of introversion, retroversion, and excursion. You’ll enjoy this story of...