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
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
Little Singer
An adorable little girl singing Christmas tunes
14: A Swift Kick
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Twittering, always incessant twittering. Tiny black and white chickadees swarmed Sally's dog bowl at the base of the large pine tree that stood tall, just outside the front door. Sally was nowhere to be seen – she was probably sleeping...
Scribbles
A little girl's artistic attempts
Sleepy Timelapse
Timelapse showing the process of how I made this scene
13: Pursuit of the Sky
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The winter months found the boys playing with their new bow whenever they could. On cold days when the arrows were all lost, they stayed indoors and drew pictures of airplanes, rockets, and space ships. Mom would get out the scissors and...
The Dark Woods
I drew this, not intending for it to look like Little Red Riding Hood ?
Plant lady
She loves plants!
Gingerbread baking
A girl baking gingerbread men cookies! I redrew this from last year. The Illustration on top is newest, the one on bottom from last Christmas.
Sleepy
a peaceful scene, a girl and her cow.
12: A Christmas to Remember
In the chapter “A Christmas to Remember,” Grey and Ash, living on a mountain, experience a transformative holiday. The narrative revolves around the introduction of a special candy dish, its irresistible allure, and the boys’ struggle to resist its temptation. The dish becomes a focal point, symbolizing the rare sweetness that makes this Christmas truly unforgettable for the mountain-dwelling family.
Librarian
A girl who loves books!
Magical girl Timelapse
Snow Shovel Girl
A girl with her shovel
12: Unsafe Harbors (Hectorium Infinium)
Hector as a chimp, war giraffes, and thrilling escapes in the twilight of early dawn- these are just a taste of the wild adventures found in this chapter.