thoughts and thinkings of an artist

Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards | Weekday Littles

Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards | Weekday Littles

Do you need a little something "extra" for your Thanksgiving table this year? Not only are these printable place cards simple and easy to use, they are also a great coloring activity! Here are three creative ways to use these place cards during Thanksgiving: 1....

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Understanding Perspective | Part I

If you're an artist, or a parent of an artist, perhaps you've heard the word "perspective" and it has made you a little nervous ...or scared. You learned a bit about it some years back but it seemed so confusing you weren't sure how it worked. Perspective concepts are...

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Give Thanks Pilgrim Coloring Page | Free Saturday

Yes!! A Melissa Jacie Coloring Page is here! This could be a great activity to use for your upcoming Thanksgiving. Here are three creative ways you could utilize this printable in your Thanksgiving celebrations: 1. Give everyone around the table a copy of the...

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A Moment by the River | Storytime

It had been such a rough day. Thomas Beck pushed back his chair and stood up sharply. His empty coffee cup clattered against the numerous pens in his briefcase. Sweeping off several messy papers from his desk he jammed them in with the rest of the chaos. Well, it...

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Colored Pencil Recommendations | Tuesday Tips

Perhaps you are interested in improving your colored pencil work, or you have a child who is rapidly growing into an artist--here are some colored pencil recommendations to get you started as you explore the world of colored pencils!!Colored Pencils: (This post is not...

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The Bird Feeder | Storytime

She was always early. Mists were still lifting from the muddy streets when pools of water reflected her lithe figure running down the townhouse steps. It was a warm morning with a cool twist. The sort of weather where spring and summer mingle in a friendly tussle over...

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2 Colored Pencil Tips | Tuesday Tips

Would you like to improve your colored pencil work? Today's post has two tips that can help move you forward!   1. Use a Circular Motion When Coloring   One way to color is to try to creating small, overlapping ovals with gentle pressure. Try starting slow,...

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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! :)