Bogard Press - Illustrations - Volume 2
Here is a sampling of the numerous illustrations I designed for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and various children's material while working at Bogard Press between the years of 2014 and late 2017. The images in Part 2 primarily convey scenes from Ruth and Hannah's lives, but a few extras have been added. Underneath each image will be an explanation of its usage and theme if necessary. Most of this artwork was produced for a new curriculum at the time called SPLAT that had have a paint theme involving vibrant swaths of color and paint buckets present for good measure.
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Final Notes
It would be difficult to pinpoint a definite number of material I designed, but here is an attempt for a little perspective. For one age group in one program, there were 14 leaflets, 1 sticker sheet, and an average of 20 visuals per quarter. Therefore, one age group in one year accounted for 56 leaflets, 4 sticker sheets, and approximately 80 visuals. Multiple programs and age groups were handled simultaneously across adult and children's material, so I believe 1000 is a conservative minimum number for the amount of printed material I created and refurbished.
I would like to add a disclaimer that though I believe it is worthwhile to teach Biblical stories and discuss theological beliefs and concepts, I do not necessarily support the specific teachings, writings, or assumptions in the leaflets and visuals.
All visuals shown on this post are owned and copyrighted by Bogard Press and the Baptist Sunday School Committee of the American Baptist Association.
Left: Ruth and Naomi. Leaflet cover image.
Right: Ruth and Boaz. Leaflet cover image.
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah portraits. Used in an activity to connect the woman to her quotes.
Left: Ruth gleaning in a field. Leaflet cover image with the sky faded to transparent underneath text.
Right: Hannah giving a coat to Samuel. Leaflet cover image.
Upper Left/Lower Left: Scenes from Hannah's life. Used in an activity to organize events chronologically.
Upper Right: Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi living happily with a baby caterpillar.
Lower Right: Ruth gleaning. Used in a maze activity.
Left: Elijah witnessing God's miracles. Used as a visual and as an leaflet activity.
Right: Deborah sitting beneath a palm tree. Used as a backdrop for a crossword puzzle and is atually wider to the left of the palm tree to provide more negative space.
Left: Activity wheel for coloring. Showcases events in which God interacts with Gideon.
Right: Deborah and Barak argue. Leaflet cover image.