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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...
Because I Love You | Thursday Children’s Book Review
Because I Love You Written by: Max Lucado Illustrated by: Mitchell Heinze A story that dwells upon God's love and faithfulness towards His children, Because I Love You is not only a beautiful story, but a great encouragement for the heart. Shaddai and...
3 Tips on Color Design – 3 | Tuesday Tips
Tip #3 - Observation The past two tips have been on value and complementary colors. This week we're going to talk about observation. In other words, observing the colors around us and using what we learn, in our art. 1. To start, find a sketchbook, or small...
Splashes | Sunshine Journal
When in Maine, Melanie and I sat on a dock and put in our feet in the water. It was very cold, but we ended up having a lot of fun making splashes and trying to capture them with our cameras. Here's one of my favorite pictures. Water droplets, sunshine,...
I’ll Be With You Always | Thursday Children’s Book Review
I'll Be With You Always Written by: Joni Eareckson Tada Illustrated By: Craig Nelson This is a heart-touching story, filled with a kinship to artists and an allegory of God's love and care. Combined with beautiful illustrations that capture the story...
Worth More Than Sparrows | Wednesday ‘Behind-the-Scenes’
This 'behind-the-scenes' post is on a colored pencil painting that I made for (my sister) Kristen's birthday this year. It's based on Luke 12:6-7. I first did thumbnail sketches. For example, these two sketches were a couple of ideas that tried to grasp the concept I...
3 Tips on Color Design – 2 | Tuesday Tips
Tip #2 - COMPLEMENTARY COLORS Last week our art tip was on value. This week we're going to talk about using color theory and complementary colors. In this image (below) you should see three colors. Blue, red and yellow. These are called primary colors. And are...
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.