Melissa Thomsen

Hi! I am a children's illustrator and artist living in northeast Ohio with a love for the dreamy, beautiful and seemingly-impossible. :)

? Education & Style: Born with the proverbial "pencil in hand", art was a specific interest for me as a little girl into adulthood. Encouraged and trained by various artists over time, my style is developing into a whimsical, sweet and expressive quilt of warmth.

? Passion & Vision: An avid fan of kindness, love and hope, my passion for God inspires my desire to help heal the hurts around me. As a highly sensitive person with a lot of empathy, I feel more keenly than some the amount of pain and disunity there is in a world that never totally agrees. I deeply believe in the One who has the answers for even the most painful wounds and hope that His love will pour through me so that those who don't know Him can come to know just how wonderful He is! 

? Fun Facts & Smiles:

? I love hot cocoa and basically anything with "chocolate" will catch my attention.

? I enjoy mixed media and have fun with abstract art.

? You would probably not guess I'm a bit introverted if you met me in person. (I'm friendly!)

⭐️ I love superheros! I think it would be wonderful to have the superpower of flying!

? I'm partially deaf and have a repaired cleft lip and palate, so feel connected to the disabled community!

Bonus fact: you'd probably not guess my age! :) I'm a bit of child at heart and have somehow stumbled onto the fountain of youth. ?