thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Lilly Little Paper Doll | Monday Littles
It's Monday, and Lilly Little is just waiting for you to cut her out and play with her! And not only that ... but there's a special addition to today's little paper doll! A special print and fold card that you can put in the mail to bless a friend! Use the...
Joyful Joyce’s Summer Wardrobe | Free Friday
So ... I know it's a little late for "summer" clothes, but as I was thinking about making Joyful Joyce some more clothes, I didn't quite like making her fall clothes before giving her something for summer! :-) So here we are. Joyful Joyce's Summer Wardrobe! Click the...
The True Princess | A Thursday Children’s Book Review
I don't know about you, but I really enjoy learning from other children's authors and illustrators--so, I thought I'd start sharing some books that have been an encouragement to me. I hope they will encourage you in your journey as an artist, illustrator, or writer!...
The Process of a Painting | A Wednesday “Behind-the-Scenes”
Here is a "behind-the-scenes" look on the painting "Looking to Jesus". This painting started with a sketch. I scanned in the image, made it larger and used it as my background for beginning the painting. (Edit: Sometimes I will simply make the sketch...
3 Tips on Color Design – 1 | A Tuesday Tip
Tip #1 - VALUE Study the image (below) carefully. The first row of dots at the top are line of blacks/grays that range from very dark to very light. These are each called different values. One is lighter than the other. One is darker then the other....
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Question #1 [poll id='5'] Question #2 Click Here Question #3 Q: What are some post topics that you'd like to see blogged about? (For example: Art Tips, Behind the Scenes, How-Tos) A: Write in the comment box below. Thank-you so much for your ideas and input! :-) Note:...
The Radish That Tried to Comb Its “Hair” | Sketches
P.S. I extended the guessing date for the upcoming paper doll! Feel free to keep guessing here!
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Set Adrift? No worries! | Thoughts & Thinkings
Feeling set adrift? Lost your last oar? No worries. The Captain knows the way! "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah...
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.