thoughts and thinkings of an artist

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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Spring Dresses for Clementine! | Downloadable

Spring Dresses for Clementine! | Downloadable

It's spring! Isn't it wonderful to see all the buds coming out and the flowers blooming? Well, guess what? Now that it's getting warmer, Clementine Curls could use some new dresses that match the weather! In her spring wardrobe are three dresses, her Flower Gathering...

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{A Smile} | Pencil Drawing

    Keep smiling!   I really enjoy hearing from my readers! If you'd like to leave a comment, click the comment link at the top of this post and then scroll to the bottom.

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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! :)