thoughts and thinkings of an artist
How Excellent
"O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!" Psalm 8:1a KJV
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,...
A Smile for Your Day!
A Creative Way to Meditate on Scripture | Create a Scripture Jar
"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." Romans 12:2 Here's a simple, creative and fun way to meditate on God's Word! Create a...
A Creative Way to Brighten Your Home with a Paper Doll | Create a Paper Doll Picture
Here is a fun hands-on way to create your own Paper Doll Picture and brighten a corner in your home! :) Have a spot on your wall that needs to be filled? This craft can be simple and easy! Or, you can make it more challenging if you like ...it's flexible. ;) ...
Perseverance | Encouragement for Your Day
"He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich." Proverbs 10:4 "If I have ever made any valuable discoveries, it has been owing more to patient attention, than to any other talent." - Isaac Newton
Cali Calico Paper Doll | Free Friday
Hello friends!! Exciting news ...there's a new paper doll in the Melissa Jacie family of paper dolls ...Cali Calico! Hello, everybody! My name is Cali, and it's so exciting to be a part of the Melissa Jacie paper doll family! I'm looking forward to...
Using a Printer in Your Process | Tuesday Tips
This is a simple method that can really help illustrators in their process! You'll need some artwork intended for coloring/painting, as well as a camera/scanner, computer with editing software, a printer, and paper. After you have created the artwork you want...
Oil Painting and Q&A | Wednesday Behind-the-Scenes
This year, I've started to pursue a focus in oil painting with my mentor. It is exciting to continue growing in this area. My journey really started with oils when I was in my mid-teens and I still have so far to go! Things That Have Helped Me with Oils...
Ideas on How to Get Re-Inspired as an Artist | Tuesday Tips
Have you ever felt discouraged, un-motivated and un-inspired over creating art? Perhaps you vaguely want to draw, paint or create something, but getting yourself excited over it is hard. Today, I'd like to share with you a list of ideas on how to get...
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.