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!

Presently presenting Jeffery.

If you would, please allow me the privilege of introducing a Creecher who's stuck around since the very first days of the Creecher Universe. Don't believe me? That's him on the farthest left here, and on the right beside Ray here.

This is Jeff, dubbed Jeff 'Bear hugs' on account of his trademark embraces; so tight, they're almost chiropractic, but still congenially therapeutic. Speaking of big words, Jeff wants me to point out that the reason hugs are such a relief is that they release oxytocin and serotonin, which, without getting to deep into it, bring about feelings of trust, empathy, and joy, doing away with loneliness, stress, and anger.
He also knows that along with a hug, a big smile, and just being there to listen can make a world of difference. We won't go into the psychological terminology behind all that, no matter how much Jeff wants to, because if we do, you'll get bored.
With his big heart, big smile, and winning hugs, it's no wonder Jeffery has stood the test of time, and will most likely continue to for many years to come.

They call him 'Shorty'

Since these three all have one common factor, that being the lovable pre-teen known solely as Shorty, I figured it'd be okay to throw 'em in all at the same time.
You know what? This is a good time to officially introduce Shorty to you all. Shorty's family is the newest on the block, they're all welcomed with open arms; Gregory, Suzanne, and their two boys, Mark and Shorty.
Shorty is victim of a nick-name that fits him like an ugly glove whose interior is coated with superglue. (I stand by my metaphor.) That is to say, people know and grow familiar with his nickname long before they even know he has an actual name. Luckily, it doesn't bother him.... too much...
Tenea thinks the world of Shorty, from the first moment she sees him. Unfortunately, no one told Shorty. The poor fella most of the time is oblivious to, or scared of the possibility of a romantic relationship.

 I drew this next piece one day in French class when literally nothing was going on. You know, one of those days when the majority of the already minuscule class was on a field trip of some sort. To justify drawing it, I translated it, to the best of my 12th grade French ability. Either way, it's evident Shorty doesn't mind a few quiet hours with nature.

Of course, nature isn't the only place he can relax, though it's a rarity to catch him like this, he knows the only way to keep his grades up, is to stay well rested. 

Story time, kids.

Here's another introduction to a lesser known. Because, why stop at one, am I right?
This is Rick, another Creecher who you saw the first time when the background was changed.  However, Rick has a bit more of a history to him, in more ways than one. He was first conceived long before the background was even an idea, as part of a Social studies project. Rick represented individualism, and demonstrated how it benefited the common good.
Rick is still just as cool as when he first escaped the tip of the pencil, being one of few who can overlook the impracticality of wearing sunglasses, but he doesn't let it go to his head. In fact, anyone'll tell you, he's anything but exclusive, and takes time to help out whenever he can.

All 'Creecher's' of our God and King....

(Re)Introducing Bethany, the one Creecher who didn't appear in a work previous to her conception in the background you're staring at. I figured she deserved an official introduction, because you guys have never seen her before.
Beth is the sweetest, the kindest, the most loving Creecher up to this point. She sees beauty and kindness in everything. This is probably why she's so easy to get along with. As you can see, not even natural enemies can be contentious around her sweet persona. She is truly a wonder.

First post!!!

Hello, and Welcome to my Blog for my artwork. No matter what brought you here I hope you enjoy yourself and have fun, like I did making the things I post. For my first post, here's a simple group shot of the main attraction, The Creecher's.