thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Practical Ways to Study from Life Introduction | Tuesday Tips
Working from life is SO important! When I say this, I'm talking to myself as much as to you. I am just starting to grasp the beautiful value of working from life! Recently, I attended the Lamplighter Guild in Letchworth State Park and studied under Lisa Mistuik. It...
Create a Paper Doll with Me | Monday Littles
Yes! I'd like you to help me in designing the next Monday Little! There will be a series of three posts including this one where you can give me your feedback and depending on which options receive the most votes, which ones I will design with! I can hardly wait to...
A Smile for Your Day
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think...
In Love | A Smile for Your Day
Growing Grace Paper Doll | Monday Littles
Isn't it wonderful that spring is just blossoming into summer? I am loving the green that is flourishing around us! Recently, we had an event that I made a paper doll for, and I wanted to offer it online too! So here, she is! Meet Growing Grace. Use the link...
Quick Question Quiz | Summer
Summer is just around the corner and I have a quick question quiz for you! What do you think of when you hear the word, summer? Watermelon? Picnics? Use one (or more!) of the answer choices below and leave a comment! a. Fruit--watermelon, cantaloupe,...
Pencils & Organization | Tuesday Tips
Ideas for Organization of Pencils Keeping your pencils organized is much like laying out a palette for oil paints. Here are three ideas for keeping pencils organized and within easy reach. Idea #1 Divide Pencils by Size. Using tins or jars...
Ramona Lee Paper Doll | Monday Littles
Here is a Monday Little Paper Doll for you! Meet Ramona Lee, a young lady of New England. Use the link below to download her! Ramona Lee Paper Doll
A Gift for You!
Here's a little gift for you: wallpaper for your computer! Just click, and then right click the image to add it to your computer as a background. I hope it is a blessing!
Wings of the Morning | Scripture
"If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." Psalm 139:9,10 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions...
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.