Inktober Days: Graceful, and Never Empty

From the moment I saw the word "graceful" on the list, there wasn't even a shadow of doubt in my mind who to call..... Ghostbusters. (Oh come on, you all know you saw it coming!)

But seriously, I did know exactly who would grace the page. Honestly, Emillee is one of the Creecher's who no matter how talented she is, my talents have yet to really do her justice. Kinda makes me feel inadequate. Here's something though, she doesn't even think she's all that great either! But let me share with you a little secret. To me, that's what Inktober is all about: pushing ourselves as artists; discovering and appreciating our strengths amongst the constant self-criticism (and jeers from outer sources too); accepting that messing up is part of growing up; and continuing on anyway, allowing our weak things the chance to become strong.

And that friends, (and you complete strangers as well) why I always part ways with you by saying; Keep on keepin' on!

Sing (and Dance!) Praises!

 For our fourth uplifting thought, Emillee (top left) brought up how energizing she, everyone she's worked with, and even the spectators, finds dancing. I should have seen it coming, honestly. For those of you that don't know, (which is probably everybody!*) Emillee teaches a dance class -Elementary level- with Cassidy (top right) once a week. Tenea (bottom row) was recently a student there, and often pops in and helps out.

 Once again, dancing seems to have earned a pretty bad rap in the Scriptures. Luckily, the girls liked the quote discovered and featured.(at the very top) (Aren't parentheses fun?)

   * I guess I should introduce these three, seeing as had I done that already, I wouldn't have to explain it now... Emillee is probably the best dancer in town, but she's too busy teaching and performing to let it get to her head. She's loves teaching the kids, as does Cassidy. However, Cassidy's strong suit is gymnastics. Oddly enough, off the dance floor and outside the gym, she's known to be a bit accident prone. Go figure, eh? Tenea loves to dance, and singing, and she doesn't like Brussels sprouts. Hey, don't look at me, I'm just putting down what she wants me to say!

"Good tidings of great joy"

Nothing gets the Christmas Spirit flowing quite like a Nativity re-enactment. Am I right? Yeah, I am.

What better way to remember that a Savior is born? 

Personally, I'm surprised that the angel outfits last as long as they do before getting stained. I guess all that dreaming of a white Christmas helps... 

Anyway, Merry Christmas to all the peoples (and all the Creechers too!) And we'll see you in 2016!

Two for one

For the record, and the about two of you who don't know, I'm a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or more commonly, the Mormon's, and proud to be one. The works today and probably several times in the future, will display that. 

First off, this piece was started months ago, and only a couple weeks ago did I come back and add to it, making it what it is today. The caption around it comes from one of my favorite songs for LDS Youth, 'Priesthood Men' you can listen to it here. Just search it on the right hand side.

Of course, with the kind of guy that I am, having made one for young men, I had to make one for young women, to even the playing field. I tried not to just make an exact duplicate with eyelashes and dresses, and I think it worked out really well. The caption is from an LDS hymn you can listen to here.

You guys are so lucky...

Well, here it is, the first thing posted on here that wasn't in progress before my blog started, you guys oughta feel really privileged. I really like how this one turned out. This work also holds the title for the longest time any of my work has been edited in on the computer. I hope you think it was worth it, I sure do.

Updated, new as of April sixth 2015. Alexa, Mark, Jeff, Jake, Sylvia, Susan, Tenea, Shorty, Linda, Kyle, Emillee, Tyler, me, Ray, Jayden