thoughts and thinkings of an artist

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...

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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...

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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...

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How to Color a White Dress – Part 1 | Art Tips

The dress is before you. Waiting to be colored. In your mind's eye you envision a beautiful white lacy dress like you've always dreamed of wearing. Glancing down at the dress to be colored, you suddenly realize that all you really need to do is color in the doll's...

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Spring Flowers | Northeast Ohio Nature Photographer

  Isn't spring wonderful? I have been so enjoying seeing all the beautiful flowering trees and plants! I decided to create a spring flower post for you! I hope you enjoy seeing all the flowers too!     At the end, there will be a fun downloadable too!...

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Meet Miss Joyful Joyce | Paper Doll Download

Miss Joyful Joyce is a very happy paper doll who is just waiting to have you color her and her wardrobe! Besides that, she's waiting for the next shipment of summer clothes to come through ... so there's more coloring to come! I would love to see how you decided to...

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More Precious Than Sparrows | Scripture Art

"Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." Luke 12:6-7

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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! :)