Did you know each snowflake that comes fluttering gently from high up in Heaven down to the Earth has its own unique pattern distinguishing itself from the rest? (link) To me, this is a powerful revelation of the glory that is on display from The Almighty One. Now when that snowflake is joined with others, it becomes a small drop in a bucket to a much larger snow cap upon a mountaintop, across an open field, or perhaps atop your car in a parking lot. From there it is no longer distinguished apart from the rest but joined in oneness. Eventually, the collection transforms into water drops which saturate the Earth, replenishing the soil for food to grow, and feeding springs and river systems. There is no way to truly judge where that snowflake is once it's joined to the body of the river. It's completely different. In this same way we are made, patterned after God the Creator (Christ Jesus) in likeness (Genesis 1:27). Just like the individual snowflake, we as believers in Christ, all serve a purpose to a much greater body than ourselves. Even those who haven't arrived yet but that eventually work with us are joined to us as well.

Because Jesus is True Divine Love, and we accept Him to live in our hearts, we are also love, working with other believers in unison to saturate the world with His order and nature by His power at work within us (1 John 4:7-8). So what is this that gives me the audacity to claim to be 'it'? Certainly not that I'm more important or that I am better than the next "snowflake", right? Because together we are so much greater and more impacting. It is His Love (which is pure) that inspires this and His purpose to bring it to us. The peace and love that we all naturally desire deep down is found in only Jesus Christ who calls Heaven His resting place. So, for me it's with honor and humility that I claim 'it', because I am accepting my role, that commitment, my purpose, that responsibility to live this. Accountable to my Creator for the life that I'm given. You too must lay claim to this vision. When we get this, we will have Peace that stretches far beyond our own soul and reach. Individually and in harmony with each other. Together being moved by the Holy Spirit, we can tame this wide wild world of sports. (Genesis 1:28).

Rather, it is my hope that we all get this. There is far too much suffering going on in the world for 'it' to be dismissed. If you would like a personal relationship with Jesus Christ for yourself, feel free to message me. We will pray together for your deliverance.

For those who would like more of a scientific explanation on snowflakes, check out this video from "It's Okay To Be Smart", and see for yourself:

source:
http://www.its.caltech.edu/~atomic/snowcrystals/photos3/photos3-old.htm

You will find that my interests are more centered on photography than illustrations but I still manage to get the message across with a pencil.
For those intense illustrative projects, you can expect me to reach out for a little help from my colleagues. They are much more talented there and eagerly waiting to pitch in. Still, here is a small collection of sketches from the past few years.

Don't get me wrong. Each time I'm challenged with a project I start with sketches even if it's just roughs to help develop ideas, whether it's for a business card or a website. While these drawings help to uncover ideas, and develop concepts you won't see them hanging up as wall art. One of the reasons why I chose to become a web/graphic designer is because I discovered I could still do this without being a great illustrator. So if you are someone who is interested in design but you don't have the best drawing skills, don't you worry. You can still be a very effective designer without ridiculous drawing skills. Take it from me.

Last but not least, below you'll find the one and only scratch board illustration in my portfolio. This was for a class project back in 2009. I really dig the style itself but I have not had any projects come up that require those materials since then. Can you name this artist?

The morning glory bloom is pretty all by itself but look at the mystical world revealed in that water drop sitting in this one.