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
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Latest Creative Posts
Projection Emitter Pt 3: Burst Needle Stream
In the cosmic symphony, Projection Emitter #3 engages in a whimsical monologue with the latest descendant, expressing relief at their survival and offering a cosmic crash course on the intricacies of the universe. Amidst discussions of BNS beams and light years, the entity contemplates the occasional monotony of projecting reality into the vast blackness. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the cosmic guide’s attention shifts abruptly, leaving the descendant to ponder the mysteries of the whirling sparkles.
18: Not Out of the Woods Yet (Hectorium Infinium)
What’s it like to navigate through a crime-ridden border town? Do the benefits of a pet dog ever justify its disadvantages? Is that guy REALLY pointing a gun at me? All these questions and more are answered in this, the next stage of Hector’s journey!
Daisylight
A fox main character
Danipaw
A main character in our upcoming book, a capybara
The Green Beighn: Part 4
Pete Snard was a personable young man, friendly even while The Green Bean, a week after the night at the inn, delivered him to the Tinytown dungeons. Pete was very kind to Lyman. He never complained of the uncomfortable bindings securing his hands, or the bumpy,...
Intelligent Puppy Dawg
I don't know why I drew this doodle back in 2011. I don't even like dogs. If you like these old sketches let me know in the comments below!
The Green Beighn: Part 3
Far away, in the neighboring kingdom of Wigginsvin, a woman was in a building. She was only thirty years old. She was still young, pretty, and timid. She backed away from the glaring, tall soldier, and bit her lip. “Please, sir, I didn’t do nothing. I-I was only...
Evil Wolf Character
Another character in the illustration project that is going on!
18: The Splintering
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The evening cooled, chickadees and grasshoppers finished singing for the day. The last doves mourned the falling of the sun, their low, solemn voices echoing down the mountain slope. The air took on a touch of autumn, a hint of cold to...
It’s Definitely Not Christmas (Part 2)
Commander Llarp and his elite llama squad exploit a portal to raid a parallel world, perceived as a home of giant ‘portal beasts’, but their adventure falls short when they materialize as tiny toys in a human world.
17: Hitching a Ride (Hectorium Infinium)
In this chapter of the thrilling Hectorium Infinium, we see Hector walking for a while and then riding in a car for a while.
It’s actually way more interesting than it sounds, though.
The Green Beighn: Part 2
In truth, all the bounty hunter had wanted was the poster, but, in his frustration at the pure stupidity of everyone in general, he had gotten sidetracked and smashed the door, and the table, and the cashier, and the painting, and all the rest. He had had a hard day....
Projection Emitter Pt 2: FRT Gate
The ancient Projection Emitter entity continues to play the role of patient tour guide, warning it’s newly-generated fledgling species against the now-electrified stairs while dropping important facts about the Fast action Relay Telecommunication (FRT) gate. Between epochs, this cosmic overlord unveiled the ins-and-outs of its own existence in a voyage of self-discovery. Now it must relay this info to the primitive race it harbors within itself.
The Green Beighn: Part 1
The rickety sign creaked as it swung in the autumn gust. Russet leaves fluttered through the air, telling of the colder months soon to come. The faded letters on the sign drooped in an odd way, so that even the jolly-sounding words 'The Measly Onion' looked rather old...
Ancient Prophecy intro page
An intro page for a yet to be announced, upcoming book project.
Projection Emitter Pt 1: The Stairs
In the cosmic theater of creation and reset, Projection Emitter Number Three introduces a new life form to test its FRT gate. Beneath the benevolent exterior lies a cautionary tale about stairs leading to the Upstairs Brane, a repeated temptation despite dire consequences. Each reset adds a warning, a plea to resist the ancestral curiosity that disrupts countless timelines.
Christmas Shopping
A girl doing her Christmas shopping in town
It’s Not Christmas (Part 1)
On Christmas Eve, a father tries to convince his daughter, Emma, that it’s Christmas the next day, despite the lack of snow in Louisiana. Unable to do so verbally, he creates a mini snowstorm with an air conditioner and a video, temporarily placating her.
The Awakening – Preview
The KSS Archimedes VII, an experimental interstellar supercruiser, is part of a top-secret government project- Project X-335. As the narrative unfolds, we witness Victor B. Massanan, a hospital employee, becoming entangled in a mysterious brain surgery case. Simultaneously, the Archimedes faces a catastrophic glitch, one that completely upends Victor’s life… or rather his virtual life.
17: Visitors from Afar
In the remote mountain home of Grey and Asher, a fierce wildfire disrupts their solitude, drawing neighbors together in a shared battle against the flames. The arrival of Grandpa and Grandma brings joy and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on the mountain landscape. Subsequent visits from other relatives introduce moments of anticipation, shared adventures, and unexpected hilarity, creating a vivid tapestry of mountain life.