thoughts and thinkings of an artist
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...
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...
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.