Jesus close up at Sea of Galilee coloring page

 This is the first of several drawings I did recently.

My wife and I are currently fighting COVID-19 here at home.

I have not had the energy or moxie to draw detailed drawings.

All of the drawings I am about to post are done in ink and

they were done rather quickly.  They are not super-high quality, 

but they are still going to be fun for younger kids to color.

There are samples from several of the categories of drawings on this blog.

Usually my drawings are done in pencil and then copied to turn them

into ink drawings before they are scanned for posting. 

But again, all of the following entries are done in fine-point ink marker.

FYI the drawings done in pencil can be more detailed and actually better because

I can erase mistakes.  These ink drawings have to be done in one take. 

The first of these drawings is of our Savior. 

Jesus close up at the Sea of Galilee

Jesus was and IS our Savior.  To be saved we must believe in Him and keep His commandments. In this picture, there are fishermen out on the Sea of Galilee.  The closer fisherman just threw a net.

NOTE:  This drawing, in printable form, is found by clicking on the Religious button and then scrolling down to the New Testament section. 

Macquenzia the Stream Fairy coloring page

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Today's new drawing is of a stunningly beautiful fair-haired Stream Fairy.

Macquenzia the Stream Fairy

(with wings internalized)

This drawing is of a lovely young blonde Stream Fairy.  She is named Macquenzia.  She is far more than just physically beautiful.  She is beautiful on the inside.  She is kind and caring.  And THAT is actually far more important than physical appearance.  If there is a possibility of being seen by mortals all Fairies can internalize their wings.  This is a magical gift they have,  In this first drawing Macquenzia is seen with internalized wings.  In the second drawing, she has her wings externalized.

It is quite a contrast and a beautiful one, to see Macquenzia with her translucent gray wings out and visible.  The contrast is her dark gray translucent wings to her brilliant shining blonde locks. To be clear, Macquenzia is indeed a Fairy of Light.  Do not let her darkish wings fool you.  Of course, if she allowed you to see her you would see a kind look on her face that would eliminate all your fears.  Speaking of her face, I want to say that in this medium of coloring pages, it is a real challenge to capture the true beauty of a Fairy.  But I did the best I could.  Notice that it must be either early morning just after sunrise or close to sunset.  You know this because the shadows indicate the horizon placement of the sun. 

Macquenzia Stream Fairy with Externalized Wings

We, mortals and Fairies, all have an aura.  If we choose to reject goodness and light then our aura fades and goes dark.  If we embrace goodness and light then our aura deepens and brightens.  Interesting that Fairies of Light can detect light and dark auras.  This skill helps them recognize whether a mortal they meet is safe or dangerous.  

The Fairy world has many who are believers in Christianity.  Many Fairies converted when Christianity first came to what is now Ireland, the UK, and Northern Europe around 800 to 1200 A.D.  Before that Faires were often mischievous and often downright dangerous to mortals.  With their conversion to the Gospel of Peace, the majority of Fairies converted to Christianity.  

Some tribes rejected the Gospel and they are now known as Dark Faires.  The Christian Fairies are actually called "Fairies of Light."  The Dark Fairies will sometimes start a war with the Fairies of Light but with "The Creator's" assistance the Fairies of Light have always won those wars.  

 All Fairies can transform from their traditional 5 inches tall to full mortal human size.  Mortal size is helpful sometimes.  Being mortal size helps Macquenzia wade in the stream.  Stream Fairies love watercress and they also are great at catching fish like trout.  Gathering watercress from a stream or fishing for trout requires Macquenzia to be mortal size.  

Notice that I mentioned that Macquenzia is young.  She is in fact, a young adult Fairy.  Fairies age and take about 18 years to become an adult, just like mortals.  However, Fairies then age much slower and many live to be over 100.  At around 100 years of age, an elderly Fairy can choose to undergo "The Change."  In The Change, a Fairy transforms into the Spirit realm or Spirit World.  Their physical body vaporizes and their Spirit goes into the Spirit World.  The Spirit World is here on Earth and really throughout the universe.  It is an alternate reality that we mortals rarely can see.  

I also want to add that Macquenzia has a beautiful singing voice, as does her mother.  They recently sang a Christmas carol and all who listened were entranced.  Yes, Fairies of Light DO celebrate Christmas.  Of course, they do.  And they have the most beautiful voices.  Part Fairy part mortal people also have lovely and often spectacular voices.  

If a Fairy marries a mortal they do have copatible DNA.  Some "mortals" are part Fairy.  If the first generation of half Fairy half mortal choose, they can live in the Fairy realm.  Or they can live among mortals.  Often those who choose a mortal life will go on vacation to the local Fairy village.  Those villages are usually a place of great peace.  A part mortal part Fairy person still keeps the amazing singing voice.  

NOTE:  This drawing can be found by clicking on the button labeled "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus."  Click on the button and scroll down to the bottom of the list.  New printable drawings are at the bottom of the list.  Have fun coloring!!

Two more Christmas coloring pages: Nativity 2023 and Santa

 Merry Christmas Everyone! 

These two drawings are for Christmas 2023.

The first drawing is of the Nativity. 

The second drawing is of Santa.

I also want to add that there are a two other new

 Christmas Coloring pages when you scroll down a ways.

They are coloring pages of a Little Drummer Boy and Little Drummer girl.

Nativity 2023

Did you know that the manger where Jesus lay was probably made of stone?  The birth of Jesus was very important in the history of the world.  He was and is the Messiah.  More accurately he is OUR Messiah.  Because of His sacrifice in Gethsemane and on the Cross, we all can be forgiven of our sins.   Because of His resurrection, we will all get our bodies back in perfect form at the resurrection.  I love Jesus.  He made and makes it possible for me to repent and be worthy to one day return to our Heavenly Parents and live with my wonderful wife and family for all eternity!

Santa giving Seeds to a Reindeer 

I have always liked the idea of Santa Claus.  I think of him as kind of an immortal person.  I was once in a UPS store near Christmas time and I heard a little boy say, "I figured it out, Mamma!  Santa Claus is John the Beloved!"

I thought that was funny at first, then after I thought about it I realized the little boy might have a point.  John the Beloved was one of Jesus' apostles and he was granted the opportunity to remain on the Earth in immortal, but not resurrected form.  He will be here secretly doing good until the resurrected Savior returns in His power and glory! 

NOTE:  These drawings, in printable form, are found by clicking on one of the following buttons.  For the Nativity drawing click on the button labeled "Religious" and scroll down to the bottom of the New Testament section.  OR it can be found under the "Holidays" button in the Christmas section.  Remember that new drawings are always at the bottom of the list.  For the Santa drawing look under the "Holidays" button in the "Christmas section.   Now, since I mentioned John the Beloved here, I added a drawing I did of him that was in a previous post.  Maybe after he wrote the book of Revelations he became something of a Saint Nicholas.   It makes sense to me!

I should add that there are quite a few Christmas Coloring Pages under the "Holidays" button.  The newer drawings, near the bottom half of the list of drawings, are in general better done.  I got better at drawing over the years. 

John the Beloved vision of a Firey Mountain falling into the Sea

(Do you see some resemblance to Saint Nicholas?)

Christmas Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread Woman, & Gingerbread Santa coloring pages

 Merry Christmas Eve Eve!!

This is my free coloring pages blog.  

Today I am posting three gingerbread cookie drawings for Christmas!

Christmas Gingerbread Man

Christmas Gingerbread Woman

Christmas Gingerbread Santa

Today's Christmas drawings are all Gingerbread People.  The first is a traditional Gingerbread Man or Boy.  The second is a Gingerbread woman or Girl.  The last one is a Gingerbread Santa.  Feel free to decorate and color these drawings any way you would like!  There is no wrong way to do it. 

NOTE:  These drawings, in printable form, are all under the "Holidays" button.  Click on that button and scroll down to the bottom of the Christmas list.  New drawings are at the bottom of the list.  By the way, below are these same drawings colored by my granddaughter.  She actually used colored pencils. 

New Huge Pliosaur from the Jurassic Coast coloring page

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Today's new drawing is of a newly discovered huge Pliosuar from the Jurassic Coast.

New Huge Pliosaur from the Jurassic Coast

This is a recent discovery in Southern England in what is known as the Jurassic Coast.  What was found was a well-preserved 6.5-foot-long head of a Pliosaur.  Pliosuars were short-necked Plesiosaurs.  They were the top marine predators of the Jurassic seas.  This one lived around 150 million years ago.  The size is estimated to be approaching 50 feet long.  That would be over 15 meters long!

Pliosuars preyed upon smaller Pliosaurs, long-necked Plesiosuars, and even sharks. 

NOTE:  This drawing is found in printable form by clicking on the "Paleontology" button and scrolling down.  Have fun coloring!

The Little Drummer Boy & Little Drummer Girl coloring pages

 This is my free coloring pages blog with hundreds of drawings that I have done...mostly.

A grandniece and grandnephew did a few of them.

Today's new drawing is of The Little Drummer Boy and...

The Little Drummer Girl.

I will explain shortly.

The Little Drummer Boy

The song The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favorite Christmas songs.  It is not exactly from scripture, but it has such a nice thought to it.  I was a drummer for years.

The Little Drummer Girl

In Jewish tradition, it is actually the females who play hand drums, so that gave me this idea.  Notice the newborn lamb in the foreground.  The lamb is symbolic because Jesus was the Lamb of God. He died for our sins.  That means that His atoning sacrifice makes repentance possible for the rest of us to be able to repent of our sins and one day return to live with our Heavenly Parents.   

These drawings, in printable form, are found by clicking the "Religious" button.  Then scroll down to the New Testament section.  Go to the end of that section to see this pair of new drawings.  The New Testament section seemed the appropriate section to post these two new drawings.  I know that there are no Little Drummer Boys nor Little Drummer Girls mentioned in the Bible. But I think it is nice to think of them.  Clearly, Jesus influenced many people during his life.  I am sure that not all of the people of His day who he influenced are mentioned in the New Testament.  

OOPS!  I gotta play with grandkids so the printable versions of these drawings will be posted in a couple of hours.  

Iani the Early Iguanadontian from Utah coloring page

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I drew all the drawings except a few done by a grandnephew and a grandniece. 

Today's new drawing is of an early ancestor of the well-known dinosaur called Iguanodon.

Iani the Early Iguanodontian from Utah

Iani smithi was a herbivorous dinosaur from what is now Utah, USA.  It was an ancestor to the much better-known Iguanodon.  In fact, Iani smithi is a very recent discovery from the Eastern part of Utah where many dinosaur fossils have been found.  Iani lived in the Mid-Cretaceous when the Earth went through a rough time.  Many volcanos were going off.  The Rockies and other mountain ranges were building as well.  All this tectonic and volcanic activity resulted in a large increase in carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere.  

All the extra CO2 led to a massive increase in the temperatures worldwide.  This temperature increase put stress on plants and animals.  Some species disappeared.  Over time many species still managed to adapt to the changes in climate.  Iani appears to have been a survivor since its descendants lived to the end of the Mesozoic.  However, it is possible that Iani smithi is a species that WAS an ancestor to the late Cretaceous Iguanodons, and yet some of them remained and were wiped out by the increased temperature of their environment. 

Iani was about 10 feet or 3 meters long.  It had powerful jaws for crushing leaves, stems, and even roots.  It was named for the Roman god of change. 

NOTE:  This drawing can be found in printable form by clicking on the "Paleontology" button and then scrolling down to the bottom of the Mesozoic Life list.  Have fun coloring.  

Jakobi the Dunedain Ranger coloring page

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Today's new drawing (done by me) is 

Jakobi a Dunedain Ranger

Jakobi the Dunedain Ranger

Dunedain Rangers are descendants of a union of Elf and Man.  As a result, they are stronger, more sure-footed, and longer-lived than a mortal man or woman.  Rangers are those members of the Dunedain who chose to become protectors of many parts of Middle Earth.   These Rangers live a nomadic lifestyle... although all are close to the Elves and often live for a time in Elven villages. 

Jakobi is also a healer.  Many Dunedain Rangers are skillful at healing disease or injury.  Jacobi is tall and athletic.  Although he IS very skilled at fighting like all rangers, he is also very VERY skilled at healing those who are injured or sick.  He spends the most amount of time in the forests where he lives temporarily with Elves and other Dunedain people.  In the field, he travels with other Rangers. 

NOTE:  This drawing is a long time in coming.  My apologies to the model.  To get to the printable version of this drawing just click on the button labeled "Fanasy, Myths, and Circus."  Then just scroll down to the bottom of the list of drawings.  Click on the title and you will get the printable page.

Nikolia the Sloth Fairy coloring page

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The new drawing today is of a Sloth Fairy

 from Costa Rica, 

Nikolia the Sloth Fairy

Nikolia is a beautiful and kind Sloth Fairy.  She cares for sloths, especially baby sloths who have been orphaned.  Here Nikolia is seen with a baby sloth she is caring for.  The baby's mother was taken by a predator.  So Nikolia is filling in as a surrogate sloth mother. 

Like all Fairies, Nikolia can change to various sizes.  Here she is about 1 foot t or 0.30 meters tall.  This size is good for being relatable to the juvenile sloth. Baby sloths mass at only 300-500 grams at birth.  That works out to around 10-17  ounces.  They can hold onto their mother and climb immediately.  This particular baby sloth is not a newborn.  It is about 7 months old. 

Note:  This drawing has now been scanned and posted now that we have got home from Costa Rica.  The drawing is on the “Fantasy, Myths, and Circus” page.  It is also on the "Animals" page.  Click on the correct button and then scroll down to the bottom of the list of printable drawings. 

Rositica the Crocodile Fairy coloring page

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Rositica The Crocodile Fairy

Rosicita is a strikingly beautiful Costa Rican Fairy.  She cares for baby caiman and baby crocodiles. She can transform into her mortal size to do this. She has a relationship with all members of the crocodilian family.  She can use a hypnotic charm to calm any animal but especially crocodilians.  Here she is calming a baby croc that got trapped on a branch during a flood.  Of course, all members of the crocodilian family are rarely hostile to Fairies.  Crocodilians can sense that a Fairy is not mortal.  Fairies also have powerful defensive magic. 

Note:  This drawing is now posted in a higher-quality form.  I originally posted it as a photo of the drawing because my wife and I were on vacation in Costa Rica.  This drawing is now also available in printable form by clicking on the button labeled: "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus."

Racheliah the Elephant Fairy coloring page

 Welcome or welcome back!

I am home from vacation. 

So I am now posting a better-quality scan of this drawing. 

 It is of Racheliah, a lacewinged Elephant Fairy.  

Racheliah the Elephant Fairy

I need to explain a few things.  Racheliah is an Elephant Fairy.  Like all Fairies, she can transform from a very diminutive size to larger than most mortals.  Here she is seen riding one of her beloved African Elephants.  She is probably around 6-7 feet tall.  But remember that her natural size is around 5 inches tall.  

Racheliah transforms to a large size so she can ride her elephant friend.  She will protect him from poachers.  She travels in magical ways from Los Angeles, California to Africa to voluntarily help protect elephants.  She uses concealment charms to hide her presence but she also can use concealment charms to hide the vulnerable elephant from poachers! 

NOTE:  I am now re-posting this drawing in more quality form now that we have returned from our vacation in Costa Rica.  At home, I can scan the drawing and get a much better quality of posted and printable coloring page.  This drawing is now posted in the "Fantasy, Myth, and Circus" page.  It is a printable one on there.  So click on that button and scroll down to the bottom of the long list of drawings. 

Alexio the Southern Serengeti Warrior

 Hi!  I’m still on vacation but I met this kind man and he let me draw him.  He is from Tasmania.  His name is Alexio.  If all Tasmanians are as kind as him then I wanna travel there next. 

Alexio the Southern Serengeti Warrior 

Note, I am home from vacation so I have re-posted this drawing with a quality scan.  

I am also posting the printable page under "Portraits."  Just click on the "People & Portraits" button and 

scroll down to the bottom of the list for a printable drawing. 

Vacation

 Hi everyone!  I wanted to let you know that I will not be posting anything on my blog for several days.  My wife & I are going on vacation to Costa Rica.  My doctor said that the lower altitude and warm humid air will be good for my trachea. 

When I get back there are 3 more people I promised to draw and then I’ll draw animals we saw in Costa Rica! 

Angelia the She-Elf Warrior coloring page

 

Welcome back!  This is my free coloring page blog.  There are around 2800 coloring pages that I have drawn for you to print and color.  

THIS new drawing is of a She-Elf Warrior.  

 Angelia the She-Elf Warrior

Angelia is one of many Elves who live a double life.  She lives in the Elven Realm but also spends time living and working in the mortal world.  She attended a mortal college in order to qualify as a type of “mortal healer.”  Like almost all mortal medical personnel, Angelia is particularly kind and intelligent.  She is very beautiful.  But of course her intelligence and kind nature are even more important.  

When needed by the Elven Realm Angelia takes a leave of absence from her mortal job and goes where needed as an Elven Warrior. 

NOTE:  This drawing will be available to print later.  The picture of my drawing that you see was taken by my iPhone.  When I get out of the hospital I’ll scan it and post it in a better printable form.  

Megiowynn She Elf Warrior & Healer of Rivendell coloring page

 Welcome back!  Here is another Elf Draeing that I did in the University of Utah Hospital.  I’m recovering from surgery and drawing yesterday & way early today is my pain meds of choice.  This drawing is set in Rivendell.

Megiowynn She-Elf Warrior & Healer at Rivendell

Megiawynn is an Elven Warrior.  She’s from the Elven city of Rivendell.  She is on local patrol so her armor is limited.  She is beautiful- like all Elves.  But of course she is a party kind and intelligent She-Elf.  She is also in-training to become an Elven Healer.  

Elven Healers use what we mortals might call herbology but that is not quite accurate.  Being actually more advanced in technology than mortals, the Elven Healers know how to most effectively distil out key medicinal ingredients.  In addition they incorporate their Magic to treatments.  Finally, Elves are actually very much believers in a Higher Power of God.  Prayer, blessings, and the exercising of faith are important as well.  

NOTE:  This drawing will be scanned and posted at both printable and higher quality when I get home from the hospital.  I might need a couple of days to recover some first.  But there is a possibility that I will post it or maybe I should say RE-post it right away.  You should probably wait to print this until I have the scanner-scanned copy posted.  Also, the model for this really IS a healer in training at a local university..  But I should add that many Elven Healers get mortal training as well as their Elven Healer Education.  Elves are immune to many mortal types of infection but not all.  And yet there are some Elven-specific illnesses.  Elven near-immortality is due in great part to their amazing healers.  

Madalynia the Healer Elf gathering Watercress coloring page

 So, my surgery went well. 

 Here is another Fantasy drawing. 

She is another Healer Fairy.

Her name is Madalynia. 

 Madelynia a Healer Fairy gathering Watercress

This is just an iPhone photo of this new drawing.  I will be released from the hospital tomorrow so I will be able to scan the drawing in a quality form… as soon as I feel up to it.  I had throat surgery this morning. 

Madelyn is a Healer Fairy.  She is kind, intelligent, & beautiful.  She is gathering watercress because it is a high quality superfood that is loaded with nutrients.  Fairy healers gather this food source while in mortal size.  They will return to their 5 or so inches tall natural Fairy size to bring the watercress into the underground Fairy village.  

NOTE: This new drawing will be scanned and available to print when I get home from the hospital and I feel up to scanning & posting. 

Sydnia the Healer Elf coloring page

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 Today I can’t post regular printable coloring pages.  

This is because I am in the hospital and I am having what is basically emergency surgery tomorrow on my throat.  So please keep me in your prayers! 

CORRECTION, I AM NOW OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND I WILL NOW RE-POST THIS DRAWING IN BETTER FORM AND I WILL ALSO POST IT IN PRINTABLE FORM. 

So to be able to post this new drawing of a Healer Elf you will need to click on this photo and  Technically she could also be called a She-Elf.  

Sydnia the Healer Elf

Sydnia is a gifted healer Elf or She-Elf.  She is also, like pretty much all Elves, very beautiful.  She has silky dark hair and lovely eyes.  But of course, most importantly she is kind to others.  She uses her gifts to help both those who live in the realm of Elves and those who live in the world of Men.  As an Elf Healer she also treats injured or ill animals.  She often gathers herbs etc. for their medicinal properties.  She still goes out in the forest armed so she can protect herself from the occasional roving troll or orc.  She has an Elven short sword and a small bow with a quiver of arrows.  Sydnia is wearing some basic Elven armor with mithril chainmail, and a breastplate.  She is armed in order to protect herself.

Sydnia has been out gathering Oregon Grape leaves and fruit.  Oregon grape is used for several medicinal purposes- although I think too Oregon grape much can get somewhat toxic.  But Elves have learned to use their magic with certain plants, fruits, & herbs.  The Elf magic detoxifies the plant parts so the medicinal parts can be used safely.  

For mortals, we need to be careful with how and who uses Oregon grape and HOW  is used.  Pregnant women and nursing mothers should never use Oregon Grape. Yet parts of the plant including stems & roots are antibacterial apparently.  Roots have been used to clean wounds.  Oregon grape berries can be made into jams, jellies, & sauces.  

NOTE: This drawing is now available in a higher quality printable form since I have returned home after recovering from my throat surgery.  We are getting ready to go on vacation now.  My doctor recommends warm moist climates.  

The Prophet Joseph Smith coloring pages

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Today's new drawings are of the Prophet Joseph Smith.

Joseph Smith Writing a Letter in Liberty Jail

Joseph Smith the Prophet Portrait

Joseph Smith was the prophet of the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He was persecuted and falsely accused many times.  He was arrested in Missouri and put in a dungeon in Liberty Jail.  He was so distressed, and not just for himself.  His people, the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints had been persecuted and thrown out of the state.  Some members were killed.  Some were beaten, and tarred and feathered.  Some women were raped.  ALL members were forced to leave their homes farms and businesses etc.  It was a terrible time.  These persecuted people were the first members of God's restored Kingdom here on Earth.  They were not pro-slavery and that may have been part of the cause.  They were from free states mostly.  

But many survived the persecution.  Joseph Smith wrote, "Oh God, where is the pavilion that covers your hiding place?"  Joseph went on to ask how long the people of the church would suffer.  He shared his pleas with God and God's answer in a letter or epistle to the Saints.  

Heavenly Father's response is amazing:  "My son, peace be unto thy soul; thine adversity and thine afflictions shall be but a small moment;  and then, if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high; thou shalt triumph over all thy foes."

Life here in mortality seems so long but it is a tiny speck of our eternal existence.  

Joseph Smith and several of his associates, who also had been imprisoned, were eventually allowed to leave Liberty Jail.  They moved to Nauvoo Illinois and the Saints set up an amazing city in just a few years.  Eventually, Joseph was killed, or more accurately he was martyred, or assassinated.  He had been told by God that he would triumph over all his foes.  That promise was obviously fulfilled in the next life.  

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints continues to flourish today.  Joseph was followed by the Prophet Brigham Young.  We have a modern prophet today.  His name is President Russell M. Nelson.  

NOTE:  These two new drawings are found by clicking on the "Religious" button and scrolling down to the bottom of the Restoration drawings.  Have fun coloring!  And God bless you!

Thanksgiving 2023 coloring pages

 Happy Thanksgiving!

This is my free coloring pages blog. 

Today's new drawing is a cartoony Thanksgiving Turkey... BEFORE Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Turkey BEFORE the Big Day

(today's new drawing)

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!  This is a stylized turkey for children to color.  

Below is a drawing from a previous Thanksgiving.  

Pilgrim and Native American Friend

(older drawing)

Yes, some Native Americans really were friends with some of the new immigrants from Europe. 

One of my ancestors was injured after her ship sank near the shore.  Her husband was killed and she was severely injured by the Native American attack.  She hid in a hollow tree for 2-3 days and when she saw an arrow hit a deer she knew that there were Native Americans near.  So she stepped out of hiding so they would put her out of her misery.  She saw an older and younger Native American man.  The younger man raised his tomahawk but the older man stopped him from hurting her.  The older Native American man took her to his home and nursed her back to health.  When she was healed he took her to a European settlement.  She remarried and she and her husband were friendly with that tribe.

Her name was Penelope, and she was one of my direct ancestors.  

NOTE:  These drawings are found by clicking on the button labeled "Holidays."  Then scroll down to the "Thanksgiving section of that list.  There are several Thanksgiving drawings that you can print.  The new drawings are found at the bottom of the correct section of the list. 

Simeon the Young Male Barefoot Elf coloring page

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There are around 2800 drawings to print and color. 

I drew almost all of them.  A few were drawn by my grandniece and grandnephew.  

Today's new drawing is of a young Barefoot Elf named Simeon.

Simeon the Young Male Barefoot Elf

I have drawn other Barefoot Elves.  This type of Elf is part Hobbit.  So they are smaller than normal Elves but they are not as small as pure-bred Hobbits.  It was humans seeing the relatively smaller Barfoot Elves that led to the belief that Elves were tiny little people.

Simeon is seen here in training out in the woodland realm of the Wood Elves.  All Barefoot Hobbits are part Woodland Elf.  Simeon is seen here wearing a chainmail tunic made of Mithril.  Mithril is supposed to be a form of very hard and lightweight silver.  So, it must be some kind of silver structure unknown to modern Man.  

Barefoot Elves are often scouts.  They can hide well and are very intelligent.  They also can shoot arrows or throw rocks with scary accuracy.  In spite of their diminutive size, they are surprisingly fast and nimble on their feet.  They can easily outrun practically anyone... except a purebred Elf.  

Barefoot Elves got the name because most of them prefer to not wear shoes.  This is like their Hobbit ancestors.  The soles of their feet are very tough.  However, unlike Hobbits, Barefoot Eleves do not have oversized and hairy feet.  They inherited tough soles on their feet from their Hobbit ancestors but inherited foot size from their Elven ancestors.  

About Simeon, he is very clever and fast.  He is surprisingly strong for a Barefoot Elf.  He is also a nice kid.  He is very skillful in combat.  He has learned fighting skills which he can apply when needed. 

NOTE:  This drawing, along with other Elf drawings, is found in printable form by clicking on the button labeled "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus."  Then scroll down to the bottom because new drawings are found at the bottom of the list.  

Jesus without the Walls of Jerusalem coloring page

 This is my free coloring pages blog.  There are around 2800 

coloring pages for you to print and color. I drew all except for a few drawn by 

a grandnephew and a grandniece.  There are no ads or fees. 

Today's new drawing is of Jesus without or outside the walls of Jerusalem.

Jesus without the Walls of Jerusalem

Jesus was our Savior and Redeemer.  He paid the eternal prince for our sins so that we can one day return to the presence of our Heavenly Parents.  Jesus actually IS our Savior.  He is a glorified resurrected being.  When we sin, and we ALL sin.  Anyway, when we sin we create an eternal punishment that would separate us from God for all eternity.  But again, Jesus paid that eternal         price for our sins so that we can repent of our sins and be cleansed by His Atonement. 

So, the essence of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is that people can repent and change.  No true Christian would doubt that great truth!  When we die our eternal spirit goes to the Spirit World.  We are still alive in that our spirit can never die.  Upon resurrection day we will receive a glorified body.  Our spirit will unite with this perfect body and we will live forever.  

This drawing shows Jesus during His mortal life.  He standing without or outside the walls of Jerusalem.  He is outside the walls but near Temple Mount and the Temple. The Children of Israel had an Aaronic Priesthood Temple.  Our modern Temples, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, are Melchizedek Priesthood Temples. The Melchizedek Priesthood holds the Sealing Power,

As our prophet, Russell M. Nelson has said recently, and I paraphrase:  "The type of body you are resurrected with depends upon your repentance and behavior here.  It also depends on you getting the ordinances of salvation like baptism, receiving the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands, Temple covenants, and Temple or eternal marriage.  If you are married before going to the Temple you can be sealed to your spouse and children.  This makes it possible for you to live together with your spouse, as husband and wife, for time and all eternity.  Of course, we are not perfect and so we must repent often and sincerely and strive to do better. 

NOTE:  This drawing, in printable form, is found by clicking on the "Religion" button and scrolling down to the bottom of the "New Testament" section of that list.  Have fun coloring!  

Early Sabertoothed Cat, Hoplophoneus vs Early Hourse, Mesohippus coloring page

 First of all, scroll down to see more posts.  I posted a cool Swallowtail Fairy drawing yesterday.

 But TODAY'S new post is this, a drawing of Mesohippus under attack

by a Hoplophoneus.  Both animals are early versions of their type of animal. 

Hoplophoneus vs Mesohippus

These two mammals are from the Oligocene Epoch of the Tertiary Period of the Cenozoic Era.  It was from 33.7 to 23.8 million years ago.  These two mammals are from about 30 mya.  "MYA" or "mya" means "million years ago."

Hoplophoneus was an early sabertooth cat, although its saber teeth were not as proportionally long as the later bigger sabertooth cats.  Hoplophoneus was about 4 feet 3 inches long including the longish tail.  That is also 1.3 meters long. Its scientific name is Hoplophoneus occidentalis.  In comparison, the Smilodon that appeared much later on was nearly 6 feet long.  And Smilodon had a short tail.  It most certainly preyed upon early horses, like Mesohippus.  

Mesohippus was a very early horse.  It had 3 toes on each foot because one toe or one hoof per foot had not evolved yet.  Horses back then, in the Oligocene were much smaller than modern horses.  Mesohippus was about 4 feet or 1.2 meters long.  So Mesohippus and Hoplophoneus were about the same size.  But Mesohippus was a grazer herbivore.  And Hoplophoneus was a predator carnivore. 

NOTE:  The inspiration for this drawing comes from a display at the Museum of Ancient Life in Lehi, Utah.   It is an awesome museum! To me, this museum is the happiest place on Earth, after our home. (Apologies to Disneyland, but I am a paleontology nut!)   The museum paleontology displays start with the early life of the Paleozoic and go through the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods.  Then you walk through the "ocean room" where there are early Marine Reptiles.  The displays end with early mammals of the Cenozoic Period.  Below are the two animal skeletons from the display that inspired this drawing.   

My drawing of Mesohippus and Hoplophoneus, in printable form, is found by clicking on the button labeled "Paleontology."  Then scroll down to the bottom of the Cenozoic part of the list.   Have fun coloring!

Hoplophoneus & Mesohippus from Museum of Ancient Life, Lehi, Utah, USA

Katalynia the Swallowtail Fairy coloring page

 Welcome or welcome back to my free coloring pages blog!

Today's new drawing is of a beautiful Swallowtail Fairy.

Katalynia the Swallowtail Fairy

Katalynia is a beautiful and kind Swallowtail Fairy.  She cares for the Swallowtail Butterflies.  These butterflies live only about 2 weeks once they transform or metamorphose into adult butterflies.  So Swallowtail Fairies help protect these beautiful but short-lived butterflies.  

Many animals prey on Swallowtail Butterflies.  They include many bird species, frogs, lizards, etc. Katalynia and the other Swallowtail Fairies help ensure the continuation of this endangered type of butterfly.  There are several species of swallowtail butterflies.  The butterflies in this drawing are Tigerswallowtail  Butterflies.  These come in both a western and eastern species here in the USA. 

Another interesting fact is that Swallowtail Butterflies like riparian areas.  Riparian areas are near rivers or streams.  Swallowtail Butterflies lay their eggs on riparian trees like willows, box elder trees, cottonwood trees, etc. 

Katalynia is seen here wading in a stream.  She is not in her natural fairy size of 5 inches.  But she is not far from it.  She has transformed to be a little bigger and taller in order to wade in and not be washed away in this stream.  All Fairies have this ability to transform up to or even beyond mortal size.  But their natural size tends to be around 5 inches tall.  That size is 12.7 cm or so.  

Tiger swallowtail Butterflies, like those seen in this drawing, have a wingspan of 3.5-4.5 inches.  

NOTE:  This drawing, in printable form, is found by clicking on the "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus" button and then scrolling down to the bottom to see this drawing.  New drawings are at the bottom of the correct list.  Of course, if you are reading this many months later than the day I posted this... Nov. 14, 2023, then the printable drawing's title will be further up the list.  

Fairies often have clothing weaved from natural plants that are native to the local environment.  Katalynia is wearing willow leaf-based clothing.  It is summer so she is dressed lightly.  Indeed, she plans on going for a swim.  Finally, you might notice that Katalynia has wings that match those of the Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies seen in the drawing.  Katalynia can actually transform her wings to match the type of Swallowtail Butterfly she is protecting.  Most mortals would only see a large Swallowtail Butterfly if they saw Katalynia in this form.  Fairy magic tricks mortal minds. 

A few Dinosaurs for Little Kids to color

 This is my free coloring pages blog. 

I have drawn over 2800 coloring pages for you to choose from for you to print and color. 

Today and tomorrow  I have posted several drawings of dinosaurs for younger children to color.

I posted these drawings over the last two days. 

T. rex and two Pteranodons flee a Volcano

Some paleontologists think that the biggest Tyrannosaurus rex specimens weighed up to 9 tons!  

Trike Mommy & Calf

This is a simple drawing for younger kids to color. Triceratops horridus was the largest of the Ceratopsian dinosaurs.  It was up to 30 feet long and had horns the length of broom handles... but much more sturdy and much sharper.  The species name of "horridus" must be because it would be pretty horrible to meet a Triceratops if it was angry.  Its top weight was the same as T. rex at 9 tons.

Cryolophosaurus with Large Scales

This dinosaur lived in what is now Antarctica. It was a 23 ft or 7 meters long Theropod or predator. 

Spinosaurus with Chicks

Spinosaurus was actually the biggest of all the predator dinosaurs.  Fully grown adults were around 55 feet long. That is 16.8 meters long.  Spinosaurus was 11 feet or 3.35 meters longer than a Tyrannosaurus rex.  Spinosaurus was a fish-eating dinosaur.  It had one huge claw on each hand for filleting the large fish it caught.   

Sauropod Mommy & Calf

T. rex Daddy teaching Hunting

Evidence shows that Theropod dinosaurs, like T. rex, were good parents.  Their chicks were hatched without the ability to feed themselves.  So the parents must have cared for them.  And, of course, the parents would have taught them hunting skills.  There is other evidence that T. rex dinosaurs mated for life so the father would have helped raise the chicks... like in many bird species. 

So,  these pictures are all posted on the printables pages... 

under the Paleontology button. Click the button and scroll down

to the bottom of the "Mesozoic" part of the list. 

Have fun coloring!

Klinta the Cliff Fairy coloring page

This is my free coloring pages blog. 

I have drawn over 2800 coloring pages for you to print and color. 

 This is the second new post today.

The drawing is of a Cliff Fairy!

Klinta the Cliff Fairy

Cliff Fairies are a type of Mountain Fairy.  They live in high mountains and even in low-hill country.  They are particularly beautiful.  Those that live in high mountains are adapted to life at high altitudes  This drawing is of a Cliff Fairy in the summer.  She would not be wearing such light clothing if it were winter.  However, Cliff Fairies and Mountain Fairies in general are very cold-tolerant.  

One more thing about Cliff Fairies is they are often a type of Bird Fairy as well.  You see some birds of prey flying far off in the background.  These types of birds are friendly to Cliff Fairies.  It was actually Cliff Fairies who alerted humans about the effects of the pesticide DDT on the eggs of birds of prey. 

Klinta has long legs and long arms.  This is one of the adaptations for Cliff Fairies.  They actually will climb cliffs for fun.  Yes, they can fly anywhere they want.  But Cliff Fairies like to climb for fun. Their long legs and long arms help them climb well.  And of course, if they lose their grip, they always can spread their wings and fly instead of falling 

One more thing to note.  Many Mountain Fairies, including Klinta here, are also Butterfly Fairies.  There are some species of butterflies that love the high mountain meadows. Mountain Faires, which are often also Butterfly Fairies, watch out for these mountain butterflies.  This explains Klinta's two beautiful butterfly-like wings.   Of course, she is seen here in her human-size form.  Like all Fairies, she can transform back into her regular Fairy size.  For Cliff Fairies that is a bit taller than most other Fairies.  Cliff Fairies are around 5.5 inches or 14 cm in their natural Fairy size.  Most other Fairies are just 5 inches or 12.7 cm tall in their natural height. 

NOTE:  This drawing is found, in printable form, by clicking on the button labeled "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus."  Then scroll down to the bottom of the list for the printable version of this drawing.  Have fun coloring!

Silver and Gold have I None coloring page

 Welcome to my free coloring pages blog.

One of today's new drawings is of Peter and John the Apostles.

They are with a lame man at the Temple.

Silver and Gold Have I None

The Apostle Peter and the Apostle John went to the Temple in Jerusalem.  They saw there at the "Beautiful Gate a lame man who begged.  Peter told them to look at them and the lame man thought that they were about to give him some money.  

But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee,  In the name of Jesus of Nazareth rise up and walk."  

The formerly lame man entered the Temple with Peter and John.  He was no longer lame  He entered leaping for joy.  Everyone recognized him as the "lame man" who was now no longer lame.  

I drew the lame man begging on one of the steps leading up to the gate.

This miracle led to Peter and John being arrested and it is really an interesting story and it is found in Acts 3.

NOTE: This drawing, in printable form, is found by clicking on the "Religious" button.  Then scroll down to the bottom of the "New Testament" section of the list.  Have fun coloring!

Unicorn Wizard coloring page

 It is 11:45 on Halloween night. I dressed as a wizard and greeted 

Trick-or-treaters for 2+ hours... and I loved it. 

I handed out mini coloring pages along with the candy. 

Below is one of those pages.  I wanted to post it before the holiday is over.

It is of a Unicorn Wizard!

Unicorn Wizard

Unicorn Wizards have a special affinity and friendships with Unicorns.  In this drawing, Anderes the Unicorn Wizard is with a small Unicorn.  This Unicorn is not a juvenile.  It is a type of Unicorn that is smaller than many other types of Unicorns.  

NOTE:  This new drawing is found by clicking on the "Holidays" button and scrolling down to the bottom part of the Halloween section.  I will also post it at the bottom of the "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus printable pages.  Have fun coloring!

Gentrinia the River Witch coloring page

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Today's Halloween drawing is probably the best

Witch drawing I have ever drawn. 

She is a River Witch. 

Gentrinia the River Witch

Gentrinia is a Good Witch and she is also a River Witch.  She is seen here brewing a brew to help take care of an algae bloom in the river.  She has a cat and she is friendly with toads... but to be clear, Gentrinia is NOT an ugly witch nor an evil witch.  She is quite the opposite.  In fact, her name means "Caretaker."  

Gentrinia is actually caring for the river in this drawing.  The fumes from the brew will help restore the river to its pristine state.  Algae blooms are terrible for the other life living in the river.  Algae blooms can even make the water poisonous to animals that come to the river to drink.  

I should mention that Gentrinia is also a wonderful caretaker of children.  The fact is that children need care far more than a river.  Or at the least, children need more constant care than a river.  Gentrinia will transform her clothing into mortal styles and help lost or endangered children.  She has been known to help adult mortals as well.  

NOTE:  This drawing, in printable form, is found by clicking on the "Holidays' button and scrolling down to the bottom of the Halloween section.  Click on the title and you will get the printable page.  This printable page is also found at the bottom of the "Fantasy, Myths, and Circus" seciton. Have fun coloring!