A decorative Christmas-themed invitation or book cover featuring greenery, holly berries, a wrapped gift, poinsettia flower, lantern, cookies, and a candy cane, with text about a devotional and recipes for Christmas.

Lead with Faith at Christmas

Written by: Pastor Allen Jackson and the Allen Jackson Ministry Team

Published by: Allen Jackson Ministries

Release date: November 1, 2025

I was approached by the ministry team at World Outreach Church to create a special Holiday Devotional Book Cover— the Art and Design of it, as well as black & white illustrations to be used inside of the book. I came up with three different pencil sketches of concepts and they chose this one. I created hand-painted watercolor border art and hand-drawn and painted Title art. I then digitally designed the rest of the cover and converted the original art to a digital illustration. Some of the illustrations were used for the church’s Christmas signage and decor during the holiday. I also created watercolor art for more holiday media as well as digital motifs for their Ice Rink.

The back cover of a book featuring a light green background with a white rectangular section containing text about Christmas and faith, along with a small picture of Pastor Allen Jackson and a barcode at the bottom right corner.
Watercolor painting of a red and tan drum with drumsticks resting on top.
Watercolor painting of three red candles with yellow flames, surrounded by green pine branches, red berries, and holly leaves, creating a festive holiday decoration.
Close-up watercolor painting of a pinecone.
A detailed illustration of a pine tree branch with green needles.
Colorful watercolor illustration of a gingerbread star cookie on a ribbon.
Watercolor painting of yellow jingle bells for Christmas.
Red watercolor ribbon with bow
The chapter page of a book with the title 'More Festive Recipes,' featuring a line drawing of a wrapped gift with a large bow.
A black-and-white drawing of a holly branch.
A black-and-white drawing of a gingerbread man.
A black and white line drawing of a cup of hot cocoa with a peppermint stick.
A black and white illustration of a wooden candle advent wreath with animal figurines.
Black and white drawings of an oven mit, a hand mixer, butter, eggs and a mixing bowl for baking.
A black and white drawing of a wooden figurine of Mary holding baby Jesus on a donkey with Joseph
Black and white drawing of a Christmas ornament with a winter cabin scene.
Black and white drawing of a birdhouse and cardinals in the snow.
A black and white drawing of a pine cone and pine branches.
A black and white drawing of a Christmas present with a large bow.
Black and white drawing of a Christmas tag for a present.
A black and white drawing of a Bible resting open on a cozy blanket with a cup of cocoa and two pieces of candy.
Black and white illustration of a candy cane with a bow and pine sprigs.
Ice skates with blue boots and fur trim, featuring laces and blades.
Blue and white striped mittens with a watercolor effect.
A snowman wearing a light blue striped scarf with a carrot nose and small black eyes and mouth.
Watercolor illustration of a blue winter knit beanie hat with zigzag and diamond patterns, a fold-over brim with vertical stripes, and a fluffy white pom-pom on top.
A wooden sled with red metal runners and a seat, designed for sliding down snow-covered slopes.
A blue snowflake with a hexagonal center and symmetrical arms.

My concept art for the digital media signage, using my watercolor artwork.

A festive Christmas invitation with a brown background, decorated with pine branches, holly, pinecones, candy canes, gingerbread cookies, and a red cardinal bird, inviting people to join for a Christmas event at World Outreach Church.
Green holiday-themed poster with the text 'Join us for Christmas at World Outreach Church' surrounded by pine branches, pinecones, red and white candy canes, gingerbread cookies, holly, a cardinal bird, and festive decorations.
A Christmas-themed poster announcing a holiday event at World Outreach Church, decorated with pine branches, pinecones, peppermint candies, a candy cane, a gingerbread cookie, and a cardinal bird.