Drawn on the iPad. Colored in Photoshop.
This Buzz says, “Weeerrrr, weeeerrrr, weeeeeeee!!!!!”
Buzz 238 – Electric Guitar Buzz
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Buzz 237 – No Sleep Buzz
We got up at 5:30am Thursday morning to fly out to Kansas City. I had been working late the night before… till 4am. So in a cramped Air Tram flight I was feeling pretty miserable. I decided to convey that feeling through my favorite character of all time. This may be my be the best artwork I’ve ever done only because it perfectly expresses exactly how I was feeling.
This Buzz says, “I hate everything right now.”
Buzz 236 – Monkey Buzz
I drew another Buzz in church this evening. I started off wanting to do a bubble-headed cutie style Buzz. He ended up a monkey. How do I know it’s a monkey? He has a tail. I learned that from a guy named Larry.
This Buzz says, “If it doesn’t have a tail it’s not a monkey it’s an ape.”
Buzz 235 – Buzz Punch
A lot of the Buzzes I do are “pose” guys. Today waiting in the doctor’s office I wanted to try to sketch something on my iPad with a little motion. Here’s what I came up with.
This Buzz says, “I’m not actually punching anything!”
Buzz 234 – iPad Buzz 3
Another Sunday night service… another Buzz drawn during the sermon. Just to prove I can do this an pay attention… we talked about 1 Samuel 17, the story of David and Goliath. And how David is a type of Christ… meaning he fights and defeats Satan so that we can gain faith, bravery and the rewards of victory. Good stuff.
This Buzz says, “I’m not afraid of that Giant. I’ll just blast him with my laser!”
Buzz 233 – Hexagon Perler Bead Buzz
I was playing with the kids the other night and they took all the good shapes. I was stuck with the hexagon. I decided to make the most Buzz-like thing I could from scratch using that shape. This is what I came up with.
This Buzz says, “Perler beads are hard to do with fat fingers. So be impressed!”
Buzz 232 – CubeDude Lego Buzz
Have you ever heard of the CubeDude lego figures by Angus MacLane? They’re very original and very cool. He did a Buzz Lightyear and I duplicated it just by looking at photos. The only difference between his and mine is the 2×2 tile on Buzz’s head is a brick rather than a flat tile. I looked high and low all over the internet to find a purple 2×2 tile without finding anything. I even tried contacting Angus himself to find out where he got his. If anyone knows where to find one, let me know!
This Buzz says, “And you thought my head was big before…”
Buzz 231 – iPad Buzz 2
I drew this Buzz last night during a really good church service. I can draw and listen at the same time. It actually helps me listen better when I’m sketching.
Unlike my first iPad Buzz, I didn’t have a stylus on this one. Just used my finger. Took about 45 mins from start to finish. Used three layers: background, color and outlines.
This Buzz says, “I thought you were done making these?”
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Thanks everyone for a wonderful week! It was my pleasure to step WAY out of my comfort zone (Hometown Children’s Pastoring) and wear a “Kids Evangelist” cap for a while. I saw God do amazing things with your kids! Forever kind of stuff!
Below are a few resources that I used in the services this week. I hope you will find them helpful.
The game songs were all written by Parry Gripp on YouTube. You can download my countdowns below. Baby Monkey, Dog With A Box On His Head, Boogie Hedgehog, Lalalala Wee (Turtle)
Praise & Worship Songs:
- Boom Overflowing – by Phil Joel
- Change Me Today (song and video) – Steve Hogue’s EKG Ministries
- Nothing Is Impossible – Planetshakers
The other songs are available from Hillsong Kids, Group Publishing.
Downloads: The videos and resources that I used for camp can be downloaded! I created the videos for most of the songs myself using a video editing program.
- Jump Videos (WMV format): Cheer!, Dive!, Run!
- Game videos (WMV format): Halftime Intro, Baby Monkey Countdown, Dog Countdown, Hedgehog Countdown, Turtle Countdown.
- Puppet Intro(WMV format): Super Star Intro
Podcast:
- I produce a podcast (internet radio show) for Children’s Pastors called “Help! I’m a Children’s Pastor!“ Check it out!
UPDATE – Camp Notes
By request: Below are the Victory Verses, Main Points and Big Deals from each night of camp. Each night’s topic goes back to what you need to become a “Camp Champ” aka a champion in your walk with Christ.
Night 1 – You Need Jesus
- Main Point: Jesus is the way to God. He’s the truth about God. He’s the only way to eternal life beyond and a joyous life now.
- Victory Verse: John 14:6 “I am the way, the truth, and the life… “Without me, no one can go to the Father.
- Big Deal: Separated from God because of sin but Jesus can bring me back again.
Night 2 – You Need Power
- Main Point: Do you have the power of the Holy Spirit living in and around you? Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. Do those describe you?
- Victory Verse: You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses… Acts 1:8
- Big Deal: I need the Power and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit! Cause people wanna see it before they hear it!
Night 3 – You Need To Represent Your Team (Are you Super-Normal?)
- Main Point: The world’s normal isn’t our normal. We are to live as sacrifices to God… that’s the norm for Christians.
- Victory Verse: Offer your bodies to him as a living sacrifice, pure and pleasing. That’s the most sensible way to serve God. Romans 12:1
- Big Deal: I’m set apart I’m on God’s Team that’s what Super-Normal means!
Night 4 – You Need A Goal
- Main Point: What is God calling you to do? Whatever it is, you can’t reach it without Him and Us. A God sized dream is bigger than you can ever ask for, think of or do on your own.
- Victory Verse: I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
- Big Deal: I may not know what He wants me to do but it’s going to require both Him and You!
Newspaper Box Podium – (Not) Coming Soon
**UPDATE** Due to a hard drive crash I no longer have the drawings mentioned in this article. I apologize.
A few years back I had an idea for a custom podium that would match my city theme. I always thought the traditional newspaper box would work well and so I built one and used it for years. I wanted to share my design in the hopes that others would be able to build it and enjoy it as much as I did so I’m in the process of creating a model and measured drawings in Google Sketchup.
Coming soon!
Till then, enjoy a few photos (after the jump) and let me know what you think. Continue reading