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!

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Dang, Gina Gives!! (and I do too)

****BOTH GIVEAWAYS HAVE ENDED****

*****GIVEAWAY ALERT I*****

Check out dangginagives.blogspot.com! She is always testing and providing reviews on various products from makeup to, ummm..., paintings! I am giving away a painting on her blog on November the 2nd. She will also be reviewing one of my paintings within the next few weeks while I act as a sponsor on her site. If something changes and she waits to do the give-a-way when she has a painting to review then I will let you all know when the give-a-way will be. I am giving away a 12x16 inch painting of the winner's design choice. She will also be reviewing a 12x16 inch painting I will be doing for her son, Brecken. His room is a beach theme with Hawaiian items and Sea Turtles (see the picture she sent me). I am excited to get started on both paintings and also to hear what she has to say. Also, during her giveaway and mine, I will be offering a 15% discount on all orders before shipping.

*****GIVEAWAY ALERT II*****

To help get the word out (and boost my blog traffic), everyone who makes a comment on this post, becomes a follower, and posts about it on their blog/tells a friend, will be entered into a separate giveaway I am hosting solely here on my blog. All current followers that make a comment and blog about my giveaway with a link back to my blog will be entered as well. My giveaway will start the same day as hers, which is tentatively Nov 2nd and run through Nov 16th. So to summarize:

1. Wait until her giveaway starts-tentatively on Nov 2nd
2. Make a comment on THIS post
3. Become a follower of THIS blog (current followers are entered if they do steps 2 and 4)
4. Blog about it on YOUR own blog with a link back to my blog OR, if you don't have a blog, tell friend by mouth, email, Facebook, MySpace, etc...
5. WIN!!! (a 12x16 inch painting worth $35-$40 if I randomly choose your comment # on Nov 16th)

Okay, so typing about this was a pain, so I know it will be somewhat of a pain for you guys, but I am really trying to get my name and blog out there to boost business for Christmas. Again, during her giveaway and mine, I will be offering a 15% discount on paintings before shipping.

If anyone has any questions/concerns please don't hesitate to email me.

6 comments:

Kristin said...: Hooray for giveaways! :); October 29, 2009 at 8:14 PM
HappyascanB said...: Fun stuff! I'll be blogging about it, too!; November 3, 2009 at 8:28 AM
Amanda R said...: Ooh a give-away... I think I will tell somebody about you just in conversation or through FB :); November 3, 2009 at 9:34 AM
jenscoop said...: I have told lots of folks about you. I always show off your work when people come over. =); November 3, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Dang Gina said...: Can I enter on yours too?! Is that legal!? I would love another one for our baby on the way!; November 5, 2009 at 7:10 AM
Cassott Kinghorn said...: I'm following :) You've got amazing talent!; November 5, 2009 at 10:16 PM

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.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Dang, Gina Gives!! (and I do too)

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