Bruce Van Patter
As a freelance illustrator, graphic recorder, and author, Bruce is on a lifelong journey to delight in the handiwork of the Creator. And he’s always ready for fellow travelers.
Ready to fly
It’s our fourth time and it isn’t getting any easier.
Breaking out of our personal spaces
I’m walking in downtown Houston when a sign gets all in my business.
Mushroom moments
My daughter and I are gawking at a mushroom that is small, shiny and gaudy purple.
Fish there
As the captain scans the watery expanse for feeding birds, I am distracted by thoughts of Simon Peter.
A new twist
The long balloon is quickly transforming in my brother’s hands.
Love beyond imagining
I have found a sure-fire way to connect to the greatness of God.
Fruit for the giving
The taste of the berries, each one a burst of sweetness, is an extravagance.
Blue
Why do we equate blue with sadness? Two other descriptors fit better.
Listening to the waves
How do we describe a sound as familiar as the surf?