thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Storytime | A Smile for Your Day
Illustration: Teddy Tells Tipsy the Stuffed Giraffe A Story The soft breaking of the ocean's waves stirred Teddy's heart and made his imagination soar as he came to the end of his story. "And as they sailed across the high seas they met pirates and storms and--" "And...
The Portfolio | Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes
Yes!! I finally have a portfolio! That is, an updating portfolio ... in other words, I'm still working on it! ;) But it's here! Once you click on a picture, click the "more info" link on the right hand side to see a bigger picture of the artwork. Feel free to...
Ruth Ann Harrison | Monday Littles
YES!! My dear patient blog readers--Ruth Ann Harrison is FINALLY here!!! The little housewife of a small cottage with auburn hair is ready to meet you! She's excited to join the Melissa Jacie Paper Doll family and is also looking forward to playing with you!...
The Melody of Spring | Northeast Ohio Nature Photographer
All of these pictures excepting the one above, were taken at the beautiful Holden Arboretum!
A Smile for Your Day!
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 4 | Tuesday Tips
And this is our last post in the series of posts on practical ways to study from life! You can view the Introduction, Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 if you'd like a refresher on what we've already covered! Today we're going to talk about motivation. Tip 3: Stay...
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 3 | Tuesday Tips
And we're onto our third part of the Practical Ways to Study from Life series! If you'd like a refresher of what we've already covered, you can view the Introduction, Part 1 and Part 2. Today's tip is a fun one! Tip 3: Try New Things This tip is to...
Practical Ways to Study from Life – 2 | Tuesday Tips
And we're onto our second part of the Practical Ways to Study from Life series! If you'd like a refresher of what we've already covered, you can view the Introduction and Part 1! Today's tip is foundational to growing in our skill of studying from life! Tip 2:...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
And we've arrived at the third post of "Create a Paper Doll with Me" for this month! You can see the previous two posts in this series here and here! There are two more questions today for our Victorian, 18-25 year old, auburn-haired, housewife of a small cottage...
Research Has Begun | Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes
Although I was hoping to announce something exciting that was connected with my last Wednesday post, today, I've decided to wait until next week. Meanwhile, here's a little "behind-the-scenes" on the new Monday Little Paper Doll that you've been helping me create!...
About the Artist
Melissa Thomsen is an northeastern woman with a mission to share God’s Word through compelling, inspirational and interpretive works of art.
She believes in the importance and life-giving power of the Word of God and desires to draw hearts closer to Jesus Christ and God the Father through her work.