thoughts and thinkings of an artist

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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Questions :-)

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:...

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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...

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Sneak Peek | Upcoming Paper Doll

  Yes! There is a new paper doll in the works ...and I can hardly wait to release her! Any guesses on her name? Clue: It starts with a "C". Leave a comment below with your guess, and if you get it right--I'll send you the paper doll file through e-mail a day...

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Footsteps in the Forest | Creative Project #6

  Recently, I've started doing what I call "Creative Projects". Mom gives me an assignment and I work on putting it together. Here's one I did on how to visually depict the sounds of the forest as you walk through it. If you'd like it as a background for your...

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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.

If you have known me for some time, you know there are multiple avenues of art creating that I have pursued. As you may have noticed, I’ve simplified the design of the website, but other links can still be accessed here. Years ago, this website began its major growth through free printable paper dolls and in the midst of business, I’ve tried multiple opportunities. I hope these links will be helpful for anyone looking for these lines of art! :)