by Melissa | Dec 26, 2020 | Art Journal
It’s there. Waiting to be found. Hidden beauty. The question is …do we take the opportunity? It can be easy to see and highlight the gray. The dirt. The cold. The parts of life that are hard, difficult or challenging. But just like a photographer can take...
by Melissa | Dec 19, 2020 | Art Journal
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them,...
by Melissa | Dec 19, 2020 | Art Journal
“because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7b Preface: In the Christmas story, we see that there was no room in the inn. However, we really don’t know the exact details. Was the innkeeper even involved in telling Joseph and Mary there...
by Melissa | Dec 13, 2020 | Art Journal
I had the honor of working with the Christian actor, Rich Swingle, for photo references! What’s your favorite part of the behind-the-scenes process of a piece of artwork? Is it the progress of the actual painting? Is it the preparation before the brush touches...
by Melissa | Dec 5, 2020 | Art Journal
Artwork Copyright © 2020 by Melissa Thomsen. Beautiful lettering by Shiloh Katt In the beginning of the story of Ruth, we see three women with three perspectives. We see Naomi, weighed down by sorrow and loss–submissive under God’s hand, yet advising her...
by Melissa | Nov 28, 2020 | Art Journal
This coming Monday, Lord willing, the Melissa Jacie Art online shop will open for orders!! :) If you’re looking for some beautiful Scripture art to display in your home, these five prints are a lovely option! This video shares the five art prints coming soon!...
