HAPPY 2015! Looking for some tunes to get inspired and rock out to in the New Year? Or perhaps just missing the days that twas good ol' 2014? Then, check out my best of 2014 monstrously massive music mix - LF FRESH SELECTS 2014:
http://www.lukeflowerscreative.com/lf-fresh-selects
You can grab the 2014 mix as well as the past 3 years of mixes at the lf fresh selects page. Now that's a TON O TUNES! Hope they keep you rockin' all year long.
Merry Christmas from Luke Flowers Creative
I wish you an abundantly blessed Christmas celebration today. One that is brightly shining with a joyful hope that comes from embracing the greatest gift this world has ever been given. The good and perfect gift of Christ's unchanging love.
The lyrics of my favorite Christmas song "O Holy Night", shine gloriously with powerful truth that never cease to inspire me richly:
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim
40 day prayer covenant for kids book
This summer I had a very unique opportunity to create a children's book with The Prayer Covenant ministry. I enjoyed working with them and their inspiring vision to connect kids with unique interpretations of classic Bible stories, and a 40 day prayer challenge. I illustrated 10 stories from the Bible, in full spread scenes which really brought the content to life in a vibrant way for kids to journey through the words of truth, love and comfort.
You can purchase the book here: http://theprayercovenant.org/product/prayer-covenant-kids-book/
Holly Jolly Photo Booth
Had a jolly time creating this festive photo booth backdrop and props for my daughters kindergarten class Christmas party. My wife and I hosted the party, and thought it would be fun for the parents to get a festive photo of their kiddos this holiday season.
I did the illustrations, my wife printed them at here print shop, then we used wooden poles to attach the props to. The kids provided the imaginative combos! Here it is in action:
My wife and I getting in the holiday spirit!
Our sweet lil gal playing the role of Santy Claus!
If anyone's interested in getting the pieces to print for their own holiday party, just let me know, I'd be more than happy to share the love!
Festival of Lights 2014 poster & a look back at the past 9 years!
Each year I am honored to have the opportunity to illustrate the poster for the Festival of Lights here in Colorado Springs. The festival is an incredibly illuminating community gathering that kicks off the holiday season with a festive parade of lights in downtown. This is not only a special tradition for me as an illustrator, but also for our family.
The festival is always a time of gathering with our family and friends, bundling up, and ooooing and awwwing at the creativity and festivity of the floats. Each year I try to capture that special memory through the various themes of the festival. This years poster was inspired by watching my 3 kids bring to life memories through their imagination. The way children love to experience an event over and over through imaginative play and put themselves into those moments is truly a gift that we tend to loose as we grow older. I love how the festival brings back that feeling of being young at heart and entranced by the glow of community cheer and cherished holiday traditions.
I thought it would be fun to have a look back at the past 9 years of illustrating these posters. Watching the style/techniques develop is quite entertaining … always good to look back and see growth, eh? I truly hope they bring you a bit of holiday cheer and creative inspiration as you look back on years past and toward a new year.
