thoughts and thinkings of an artist
Joyful Joyce’s Fall Wardrobe
You can't imagine how absolutely thrilled Joyful Joyce is to have new clothes!! She is so excited to try out her new outfits and add them to her wardrobe!
Psalm 1:2-3 Illustration | Behind-the-Scenes
Have you ever wondered what the process can look like behind an illustration? Today, in this "Behind-the-Scenes" post, I'll be sharing an overview of the process involved in the Psalm 1:2-3 Illustration! As I began the illustration I did several smaller quick studies...
The Tree Planter | Storytime
Miss Garden loved to plant. Sometimes, she would plant silk flowers. But they quickly grew moldy, and some blew away and disappeared. Other times, she would plant pretty thoughts. But these never bloomed, and in fact, never appeared above the soil. And still other...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Clementine Curls Winter Wardrobe |Free Saturday
Yes!! Clementine Curls has a winter wardrobe. She is absolutely thrilled and can't wait to try out her new outfits!! Update: If you'd like to download the paper doll herself, you can find her here!
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...
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.