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
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.
16: Dog Tired (Hectorium Infinium)
Chapter 16- in which a lonely young hiker finds companionship in a second-rate canine who’s really just sticking around for the food.
15: A Close Shave (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector channels his inner monkey and evades his hunters in the mountain forests of Mexico.
Sketches for Project
Some character design sketches for a yet-to-be-announced upcoming book project. Stay tuned for more!
Brown County State Park Cabin
An old drawing I made while staying at the Brown County State Park. From 2009
Fairy 2023
I have a tradition of every year, around Christmas, I redraw this fairy picture. I have done it for 3 years now, and it’s fun to see the progress I make in a year. Here is this years drawing: Here are all of them together, the oldest one is on the right:
The Dark Woods Timelapse
This took me 3 hours and 30 minutes
Scribbles Timelapse
This illustration took me 2 hours
Pantry Gnome
This little house gnome found her way to the pantry and found the strawberry jam!
16: Going Downhill
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy It was a fine summer day, the sort that defines the season in people's fondest memories. Blue sky, hot breeze, and bright sun. Church was over, and Dad called Grey over to the truck. Mom, Bethany, and their new baby brother were patiently...
Gnome Christmas Timelapse
How I created this illustration, start to finish
Candy Cane Princess
A candy cane inspired princess. Coming soon: Timelapse!
Gnome Christmas
A gnome mother decorating her home for Christmas, while her child plays with a berry ornament. Timelapse coming soon!
14: A Long Hike (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector, on the run from Flores and his evil cohorts, ventures through the picturesque Sierra Madres. But the rugged beauty of the mountains hides danger behind every turn.
13: Hide and Seek, Gun Edition (Hectorium Infinium)
The title explains it all.
15: Explosive Sundays
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Something rumbled. Grey cocked his head. Was someone coming to visit? The noise was low, filling the house like the distant roar of a large truck driving up the mountain. Somehow, different. Maybe bigger. Mom was working in the kitchen....
Sleepy Mountain Village
A picture of a sleepy mountain town at Christmas time. Drawn on the ipad, playing with a muted color palette