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The Twelve Drummers Drumming stands for the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle’s Creed.

What a crazy ride of a year!!! 2020 has proven to be the most interesting year in my lifetime thus far. I’m hoping that this Christmas would be a good time to reflect on how merciful God is and how many blessings He always gives us despite trying times. God is so good, and He has been very kind to my family with my Mom’s heart surgery going well. I wanted to say thank you for all the prayers and love from everyone for God saving her and for her healing. This is also why this card is so late this year…. It’s been a whirlwind month! :D I’m praying for health and thankful hearts as we enter 2021! 😊 On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me… Eleven pipers piping! I have been doing the 12 Days of Christmas series for over a decade now! I’m featuring Roderick Parris again but this time in his military duds from the War of 1812. American was at war with Britain again from June 18, 1812 to February 17, 1815. It was caused by the British Royal Navy’s impressment of American sailors. The young America was also looking to expand its territory in Midwest and Canada. It’s a little-known war and some call it the Second War of Independence. However, it was just more of a stalemate as no one gained or lost territory. The Treaty of Ghent ended the conflict with Britain. The Eleven Pipers Piping stands for the eleven faithful Apostles to Jesus Christ.    The 11 Faithful Apostles: 1) Simon Peter, 2) Andrew, 3) James, 4) John, 5) Philip, 6) Bartholomew, 7) Matthew, 8) Thomas, 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, 11) Judas bar James.  (Luke 6:14-16). © Characters and story of Penn’s Woods belong to Shelly Garner/Saylem Studios 2020 #art #saylemstudios #roderickparris #pennswoodscomic #merrychristmas #christmas #christmas2020 #12daysofchristmas #elevenpiperspiping (at Roseville, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMJbClFaGv/?igshid=1093iu4j7vbgx

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Hi...... It's me. 2020 has been fun, yes? I have neglected everything here! I'm so sorry if I missed any kind messages and comments. Thank you all for taking the time to comment and like! 💜 This is the first drawing I've done in over half a year! The last 2 years have been a ride! All good things (mostly) but art has taken a MAJOR back seat. I still have unfinished prize art coming shortly and I will be back in the game! Hope you all are doing well! #art #saylemstudios #roderickparris #artistsoninstagram #illustration #myoc https://www.instagram.com/p/CD5TLuJDh_e/?igshid=1qubwo93fnb2k

Happy (almost) new year and new decade, everyone! I know I've been very inactive this past year as my Top Nine shows, but I promise things have been going very well for me in the real world! It's been really good to just back away from the digital land and learn to soak in tangible moments with loved ones again. It's been pretty hard to step back into social media after taking a long break. I will be more active coming this new year and my regular updates will be back soon! It really is lovely to finish out this decade on a quiet note. Everyone that I've meet here in the creative community along the way has been so kind and wonderful! I'm looking forward to creating with you all for another 10 years! Here's to 2020!! 🎉🎊🥳💕 #topnine #topnine2019 #newyear #saylemstudios #illustration #roderickparris #tomharrison #istas #pennswoodscomic #yearinreview2019 #artistsoninstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uKTW2j6rv/?igshid=18t7y938fk462

I know I rarely do art anymore... but here! And Happy Holidays! (sorry for my absence..........)

Day 31 of #inktober2019 and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 Congratulations to everyone for another awesome #inktober!!! Here is Roderick Parris and Emily Harrison signing off the Spooky season with some masquerade fun!! 🎃👻💀🐺🌕💕🎃 #art #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #pennswoodscomic #inkdrawing #myoc #originalcharacter #roderickparris #witchhunter #emilyharrison #halloween #dailydrawing #happyhalloween #masquerade #love https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Sob58AiYJ/?igshid=s0h9vzsb5a5y

Day 30 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 My boyfriend requested a swamp donkey. Lol!! ONE MORE DAY!!! #art #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #donkey #kelpie #inkdrawing #dailydrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QyvQ1jRB7/?igshid=13setvovvegr4

Day 29 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Here is Rachel Hart. #art #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #pennswoodscomic #inkdrawing #myoc #inktober #rachelhart #dailydrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B4OpkfBjrkw/?igshid=1cabh6swehkwx

So now that #inktober2019 is coming to a close, my entries have been getting worse looking! But at least I did something lol!! Here is day 28 of Roderick Parris! #art #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #pennswoodscomic #inkdrawing #myoc #roderickparris #witchhunter #fullmoon #inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/B4OGoB1jf2N/?igshid=k5uqkrmsb0qa

Day 27 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Here is Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and her poodle familiar, Gonk! She is BOSS and I love her! 🖤🖤🖤 Still playing catch up! 😭😭😭 #art #inktober #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #comicart #elvira #elviramisstressofthedark #gonk #poodle #halloween #dailydrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B4MNiIQDGMD/?igshid=nnmbeoab0mwc

As you can see, I am still BEHIND!! LOL!! Day 26 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Here is some Tom Harrison in chains for preparation of the full moon. 🐺🌕 #art #inktober #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #pennswoodscomic #inkdrawing #myoc #werewolf #werewolves #tomharrison #cartoon #comicart #dailydrawing https://www.instagram.com/p/B4MBvddA79L/?igshid=d86fsxgmy9xh