Beautifully-designed, Custom, Hand-painted Art

Being an artist was one of my childhood dreams. To draw, design and to glorify Christ is now my passion. I am the artist, Melissa Jackson, and while I specialize in lettering & matching nursery/child bedding, I can custom design almost anything you can dream up on canvas, wood, glass, fondant, or wall! Art is great for any room of your home or as a unique gift. I have also enjoyed painting many murals. God has blessed me and I would love to pass that on to you!

Friday, December 28, 2007

New Pieces

The magnolia is on a 30x40 inch canvas and the "JDG" is on a 12x36 inch canvas. Both pieces were designed to match rooms in my friend's home.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Here are a couple other pieces...

I can do a lot of different things for various tastes-we will just discuss your needs up front and I can tell you if I think I can do it. If I feel that I cannot get the look you are going for, I will tell you before you purchase something you might not be happy with! I want all customers to be completely satisified!!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Here are some examples of the lines that the pricing guide refers to...

The pics didn't attach to the previous post

Here they are........

Here are a few other pics

Other art is available upon request and runs from $75-$120 on a 30"x40" canvas. The drink painting is on 17 x 9 foot wall.

Update on the biz...

Ok, so when Comcast updated it seems you must be a genius to get your page published-previously all you needed was to be able to read! So, I am considering having a company build one for me that will be less time consuming and easier to manipulate and update, etc...I'll keep you posted. For now, I may have to make my blog my primary "webpage" and post pics of products here. It is much easier anyways. So here are a few pics from my collections.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Working on some Inspiration

I have asked a few friends if I can use their childrens' names and room colors/designs to make some pieces. These are in the works. I have posted a few new pics on the website and took some others off. I have also added the names of the lines of work that are available. Their will eventually be a TRAVEL/TOTE line that will feature a canvas tote bag. Pricing is available now as well, but is not set in stone. Also, I am really waiting on Comcast to update their Webpages to send my link out to everyone hoping that the site will look a lot better, hold a lot more info, and let me showcase more in better ways. I am posting a pic of some pieces I am working on...

Friday, October 5, 2007

New Photos on Website

I have added pictures of all kinds of work I have done-lettering, drawings, on canvas, paper, and in all types of mediums from acrylic, watercolor, pencil, and pen. While these are primarily for example and to demonstrate the type of art that I can do, most of the pieces can be sold if they are wanted. Please call me 589-9521.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Under Construction

My new business, Initial Designs, is under construction and hopefully will be finished developing soon. I will keep posting any new information as soon as it becomes available. I am just feeling this out so if anyone has any questions, comments, concerns, feedback, etc...it is definitely welcome!

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

New Business

Welcome to my blog. I have just set up this as a place where I can post information about my new business. I will post more later.

General Info

All of the pieces of art and the respective pictures on this blog were created by Melissa Jackson.

All information is owned by the artist and requires permission for use.

All art is created on high quality gallery-style canvas (edges wrapped) acrylic paint and protected with a glossy varnish. Other mediums are available such as glass, wood, fondant painting, etc, Lettering is both hand-designed and hand-painted by the artist and stencils are never used. Your piece will come wrapped and with a coordinating ribbon long enough to attach to the back as a hanging option; otherwise the piece can be immediately hung simply with a nail.

Payment is required at time of order and payments are only accepted via PayPal unless you are local. A detailed invoice will be emailed to you with a link to PayPal where you can pay using checking account information as well as a debit or credit card. You DO NOT have to be a member of PayPal to utilize this free service. Shipping is additional and will be based on shipping method and size of item and will be determined up front. The nominal shipping charge will include insurance in case it is lost in the mail.

Sorry no refunds because art is custom made and designed for you. However, I will work with you on design and show pictures as your piece is created to make sure you are COMPLETELY SATISFIED!

Painting Lessons Available!

I am now offering painting/art lessons for individuals, groups, children, young adults, and adults. Art is not focused on very much in the schools/community in relation to other activities yet it can offer a stress-relieving and fun outlet for children and adults alike. It is a teachable skill and is helpful in developing the creative side of your brain.

SINGLE SESSION ADULT/TEENAGER(1.5 hrs)/PAINTING OF YOUR CHOICE ON A CANVAS UP TO 16X20 (landscape, still life, abstract, lettering) $60*

5 SESSIONS ADULT/TEENAGER(1.5 hrs)-SERIES OF PAINTINGS TO INCLUDE LANDSCAPE, STILL LIFE, ABSTRACT, LETTERING, WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES ALL ON CANVASES UP TO 16X20 $250*($50 discount from single sessions)

SINGLE SESSION CHILD (2-12) (1 hr)/PAINTING OF THE PARENT'S CHOICE, BUT I WOULD SUGGEST STILL LIFE, ABSTRACT, OR WATER COLOR $50*

5 SESSIONS CHILD (2-12) (1.25 hrs)-SERIES OF PAINTINGS TO INCLUDE LANDSCAPE, STILL LIFE, ABSTRACT, LETTERING, WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES ALL ON CANVASES UP TO 16X20 $200* ($50 discount from single sessions)

GROUP PRICING FOR CHILDREN OR ADULTS WILL DEPEND ON SINGLE/MULTIPLE SESSIONS AND HOW MANY ARE IN THE GROUP, BUT DISCOUNTS WILL BE OFFERED

MURAL DESIGN/ASSISTANCE/LESSONS ARE AVAILABLE AS WELL; INQUIRE ABOUT PRICING

*All supplies will be provided: canvas, acrylic/watercolor paint, brushes, smocks, and anything else that will be needed; you will take home finished art project(s)

GENERAL INFO: While do have a BSBA from Aquinas, I am NOT professionally trained in art. My art lessons stem from what I have gleaned from being an artist for 25 years and a painter for 9 years as well as attending some independent art sessions offered through art supply stores and teaching art. In addition to just creating a painting, other lessons will be taught while paintings are in progress such as color mixing, brush types and usage, determining canvas and paint quality, protecting and caring for tools and paintings, using painting tools/techniques, painting circles/lines, etc...

Please feel free to ask any questions; I am open to and welcome any suggestions. There are many sizes and style of canvas as well as hundreds of art techniques; some I know and some I do not, but we can always try anything. Longer lessons/larger canvases are available for an additional fee and more difficult ideas can be shown such a damask painting. All paintings will not be finished in one session, so the customer may feel free to paint from home or purchase additional sessions. Payment will be due in full via PayPal prior to any lessons. I can invoice you (you do not have to be a member) and you can pay using any check or credit card.

I am also available for parties of any kind (bachelorette, birthday, shower, etc...) and can also offer face painting and face painting lessons; please inquire about pricing. I can come to your home or you can come to mine for individual sessions, but for groups a place will be determined at the time of purchase based on the number in the group.

Thank you and I hope you will inquire about painting lessons.