thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Going Deeper in Art Mentorship: The Spiritual Component
Now that we've covered what an art mentorship can be, let's move to a deeper look at each of the three included components. No one can be the artist they are called to be without first seeking Christ. This is the most foundational move we can make as a student of the...
Open Studio Night | Possible Opportunity
You wish. Sometimes you see other creatives and feel sad inside. Like an experience which was supposed to be yours--is somehow unattainable. Thoughts become the voices in your head pulling you back ... "I'm not creative." "I could never do that." "Just wasn't born...
What Could Your Art Mentorship Look Like?
You're interested in an art mentorship. But you have questions. And you're serious about growing your art skills and like the thought of saving money on art school, while still investing in a worthwhile education. Maybe you've considered finding an art teacher...
Letter to the Homeschool Mom Daunted by Art Class
💗 Dear Mom, It makes sense. You want your kids to have the opportunity to explore art, but you already feel stretched by the list of academic responsibilities that line up before the subject of art can be considered. It's true. Art isn't the same as math, science or...
A Time for War
No, I'm not talking about Israel and Palestine. Not directly, anyway. That is definitely a war that started this month in a terrible way. No, I'm thinking of a war that's behind that one. A spiritual war. You're probably not the only person who has seen ghosts and...
Do you ever feel overwhelmed?
Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Like, *really* overwhelmed? You're not alone. Being someone with a high level of emotional sensitivity myself, getting overwhelmed is not unusual for me. :) If you relate (and even if you don't, but would love some encouragement), here's...
Artists, I’m Pleading with You
Awful, isn't it? It wasn't even that long ago that we were listening to the updates about Ukraine and Russia. Not to mention the terrible ongoing turmoil in Haiti. Now Israel and Palestine. Christian artists ...I'm speaking to you. All of you. Anyone who has an...
Something Didn’t Fit | Devotional
According to the history of one man who was considered "the least" among those he lived with ...God saw beautiful things. 💛"And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abi-ezrite: and his son Gideon...
Waiting for the Dove | Free Printable Bookmark
This lovely, free printable features an excerpt from Kelly's devotional "Waiting for the Dove" with a bookmark that highlights the truth of Psalm 145:16. Have you ever longed to see an answer to your prayers? Or have you ever forgotten to look for the answer? The...
The Quandary of Abstract Paintings
I could be a bit of snob about it. Terrible to say, really. But something about reality is that it does not hide its blunt edges. Being slightly snobby over abstract art--seeing it as "less than" to some degree--was certainly not super glamorous ...especially when I...
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.