thoughts and thinkings of an artist
5 Sketching Tips – 5 | Tuesday Tips
The past three posts in this sketching series focused on being relaxed, trying different styles, practicing from life, and getting the idea. This week's focus is on: Tip #5 - Do It Daily As I have been thinking about sketching more consistently, I have...
A Colonial Lass | Monday Littles
It's Monday ...and here is a new Monday Little Paper Doll for you! Please meet Olivia Johnston, a colonial lass of 1774. Feel free to download her using the link below, and share a copy with your friend! Also, I've been thinking of possibly putting up more outfits for...
5 Sketching Tips – 4 | Tuesday Tips
The past three posts in this sketching series focused on being relaxed, trying different styles and practicing from life. This week's focus is on: Tip #4 - Get the Idea In other words, when you sketch it should be to get a concept down and play with it,...
5 Sketching Tips – 3 | Tuesday Tips
The past two posts in this sketching series were on being relaxed, and trying different styles. This week's focus is on: Tip #3 - Practice from Life One of the most important tips I've received from other artists is to practice straight from life. Now...
Autumn | Northeast Ohio Nature Photographer
And here's a fun fall download for you! Right click on the picture below to add it to your desktop as a screensaver!
5 Sketching Tips – 2 | Tuesday Tips
Our first tip in this new series on sketching was to be relaxed. The next tip is: Tip #2 - Try Different Styles This is part of the practical application of sketching, and can actually be a really fun part! Try grabbing a piece of paper near you and...
A Smile for Your Day!
Happy Rose Schedule and Goal Planner | Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes
So you may be wondering ... "so, what does a 'Happy Rose Schedule and Goal Planner' have to do with a behind-the-scenes post?! Well, I've decided to connect it this way. You see, just like any other profession, an artist needs to be organized too! And just yesterday...
5 Sketching Tips – 1 | Tuesday Tips
The past few art tip posts have been focusing on color design, with three tips: value, complementary colors, and observation. Now we're going to jump into a series on sketching! The first tip is: Tip #1 - Be Relaxed I know this might sound a little like...
Lila Little Paper Doll | Monday Littles
Here's a Monday Little to bring a smile your way! In the printable below there is an extra copy of the paper doll to share with a friend or sibling! Stick the extra in a note, or slip it in your sisters' school book as a surprise to brighten their day! ;-) You...
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.