thoughts and thinkings of an artist
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...
Clementine Curls’ Summer Wardrobe | Paper Doll Downloads
Yes, they're finally here! Three new dresses for Clementine Curls! Click the link below to download the dresses. Clementine Curls Summer Dresses
A Smile for Your Day!
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...
Psalm 62 | Creative Project #2
Here is a screensaver to encourage you today! It's a meditation on Psalm 62 and who God is in that Psalm. To save it as a screensaver, click the image. It should open up another window with just the picture in it. Right click the picture. A menu should pop up...
Summer Sunlight & Color | Northeast Ohio Nature Photographer
And here's a fun summer download for you! Click on the picture below to download some printable bookmarks for your Bible. :-)
5 Tips for Your Colored Pencils | Art Tips
Colored pencils are one of the most versatile and flexible mediums. From painterly renderings to soft pastel like drawings it covers a wide range of effects. This post provides five tips on keeping your colored pencil artwork harmonized, neat, and tidy. Tip 1. Keep...
6 Steps to Choosing a Color Scheme | Art Tips
Awhile ago I was attempting to color a paper doll dress and had a problem with the colors. The dress itself was quite pretty but the colors were too strong. I put it aside and picked it up later. Usually I feel that even when mistakes are made in drawing or coloring...
How to Color a White Dress – Part 2 | Art Tips
So ... how do we color a dress white? 1. See Various Colors Just by looking a piece of white cloth in the light, we'll see various colors, such as cream, yellow, green, blue, pink and gray. This partly depends on what light source is falling on it. 2. Use Soft Colors...
Joyful Joyce’s Spring Wardrobe | Paper Doll Download
It's finally here! Joyful Joyce's Spring Wardrobe! Click Here to Download Joyful Joyce's Spring Wardobe (If you have trouble downloading, please let me know. :-) Don't have the doll yet? Click here! I hope you have fun coloring and cutting out the outfits! Feel free...
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.