Tag: advent
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The Jesse Tree for Families Interview with Author Colleen Pressprich
I had the honor of creating the illustrations for Colleen Pressprich’s newest book, The Jesse Tree for Families. I truly believe this will be a great resource for your family this Advent and Colleen graciously sat down for a short interview (and her sweet kids joined in too). The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen…
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I Illustrated a Children’s Book! A look inside AND how to make ornaments from the book
Here’s a look inside the children’s book I illustrated: The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich. This is a great resource that your family can use during Advent in preparation for Christmas! This book was a labor of love for both Colleen and myself. It was years in the making with publishing delays, but…
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Behind the Scenes: The Holy Family
Every Advent, I like to work on a personal piece of artwork to help me contemplate the season. I decided to work on an image of the Holy Family after the birth of Jesus. I would work on it a little at a time using my iPad and an art app called Procreate. Today’s video…
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How to Draw Baby Jesus
Today is the last of the Nativity drawing series: How to Draw Baby Jesus. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to color with. I hope you have had fun following along with these Nativity inspired drawing tutorials this Advent. Supplies needed: Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI Crayola Colors of the World…
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How to Draw a Shepherd
In this tutorial, I walk you through how to draw a shepherd step by step. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to color with. This tutorial is part of my Nativity drawing series. Supplies needed: Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0 Crayola Colors of the…
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How to make an origami Advent wreath
Tired of Advent candles that end up looking like a hot mess? You never have to worry about wax spills, fire hazards, or forgetting to buy candles with this easy to fold origami Advent wreath. If you’re new to origami, I feel like this wreath has simple to follow steps. If you have ever folded…
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Nativity Series
This Advent, I’m going to be walking you through how to draw different figures from the Nativity scene. I already have drawing tutorials of Mary and Joseph and throughout Advent we’ll also learn how to draw an angel, shepherd, the 3 wise men, and Baby Jesus. Each tutorial demonstrates how to draw these biblical figures…