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!

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ok, the Wait is Over!

For those friends that were excited to see how these turned out, you're in luck because I was too! I put the rush on them! Really though, I worked on the lettering last night and then the kids napped for me pretty good today, so I got quite a bit done. I wasn't even sure about the placement of the scriptures and Linda left it up to me and said surprise her. I was thinking of writing it over the letter or down below, but at the last minute, putting the writing around the edge popped into my head. I can't take credit for it though, I have a picture in my back bathroom that has a scripture going around the edge. So, tell me what you think! These scriptures are very close to Linda's heart for her boys and I was so blessed to have met her and done them. I really feel that it is a God story. He has been pushing me to do some art that glorifies Him and then Linda's request came along and you guys have also been interested in them! By the way, her angel's names are Ethan, Elijah, and Mason.

4 comments:

Linda said...: OK, I'm not a cry baby really I'm not!

But these pictures seem awfully blurry right now - don't know why?

:) They are perfect and beautiful and the Lord truly spoke to you because I said yesterday I think they would look beautiful with the scripture wrapped around the outside. I just didn't tell you because I thought that was to much work - and I thought you would only want to put the verse.

All that aside what a gift!!! Thank you girly!; January 20, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Kristin said...: I just absolutely love them! They are perfect. I think I would love to have something similar. I will try to think of what I would like and I will let you know!

I think this should definitely be your specialty, like your signature piece. I am still trying to think of something to honor Him with my business too. I love these with the scriptures. They're just beautiful!; January 20, 2009 at 8:48 PM
melissa said...: It was such a blessing to do these. I never really stressed, I just knew they were going to turn out beautifully from the start. Not because of my ability, but becasue God had a hand in it! Thank you, both, for your kind comments. Linda I hope you enjoy them for many years to come!; January 21, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Peris said...: These are lovely. How much would one of these cost with a scripture we request and a last intial...????Thanks so much. You are very talented. perissimpson@yahoo.com; February 7, 2009 at 9:59 AM

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.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Ok, the Wait is Over!

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