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

Thank you so, so much I really am grateful for postive feedback on my art right now. You’re the sweetest! :’^)

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

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

Day 24 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Sometimes, Roderick has to deal with his potential father-in-law's surly attitude. 😅🐺🌕 One more week!!! #art #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #pennswoodscomic #inkdrawing #myoc #werewolf #werewolves #roderickparris #witchhunter #comicart #tomharrison #regency #inktober https://www.instagram.com/p/B4BfTW9DB6j/?igshid=1w8w4d4jnkqyz

Day 5 down for #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Today's topic is the classic theme of Death and the Maiden. P.S. India ink is no joke in the mess department.... 😭😭😭 lol! #art #inktober #artistsoninstagram #saylemstudios #deathandthemaiden #death #angel #indiaink #moleskine #inkdrawing #illustration #maiden https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QBeQhjLgY/?igshid=bms2f7uz5gvo

Am I late???? Day 4 of #inktober2019 🎃🎃🎃 Here is my poor, neglected, reluctant vampire schoolmaster, Niles MacLaren!! Pop O' color!! Happy Friday!!! #art #inktober #artistsoninstagram #vampire #myoc #nilesmaclaren #pennswoodscomic #saylemstudios #illustration #moleskine #regency https://www.instagram.com/p/B3N4uDnjUM9/?igshid=1ewc5nj3jrq75