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!

Saturday, July 24, 2010

GIVEAWAY FROM TODAY UNTIL JULY 31ST!!!

To boost fans on my FB fan/business page, Initial Designs, and increase traffic and followers on my blog, www.melissajackson-initial

designs.blogspot.com I am hosting a contest. Here's what you have to do:
1. Become a fan of Initial Designs on FB. (if you already are, then you've got this step down)
2. While on my fan page, leave a comment as to which painting(s) you like best (see photos or posts) and that you are doing these 4 steps and/or the extra entry option
3. Become a follower at www.melissajackson-initialdesigns.blogspot.com
4. While on my blog, sign up in the upper left hand corner to receive an email when I post
**** EXTRA ENTRIES*** if you tell 5 friends, you will get an extra entry-tell me this too when you leave a comment on FB fan page of Initial Designs

That's it! It sounds like a lot, but only 2 pages to visit and each thing is simple. On Saturday, July 31st around noonish, I will choose 2 random comments with a number generator from those left of the FB fan page of Initial Designs and each will win the painting worth $55-$60 which is one from the Tailored Line.

10 comments:

Unknown said...: fb fan of yours. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com; July 25, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Unknown said...: I follow your blog. amypugmire@live.com; July 25, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Unknown said...: wrote on your fb wall. amy bolda pugmire. amypugmire@live.com; July 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM
Unknown said...: I signed up for your emails but feedburner has not been sending a confirmation email in my inbox or junk box. hopefully it will be fixed soon and I can subscribe. thanks. amypugmire@live.com; July 25, 2010 at 8:30 AM
windycindy said...: Facebook fan of Initial Designs!
Thanks very much...Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; July 25, 2010 at 9:13 PM
windycindy said...: I left a comment on your Facebook
wall...
Merci, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; July 25, 2010 at 9:13 PM
windycindy said...: Also, I follow your blog publicly
via Google Friend Connect!
Thanks, Cindi
windycindy
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; July 25, 2010 at 9:15 PM
windycindy said...: I am an email subscriber to your
delightful blog!
Again, thanks very much...Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; July 25, 2010 at 9:16 PM
windycindy said...: I am emailing 5 friends and family members about your giveaway...
Merci beaucoup!
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com; July 25, 2010 at 9:17 PM
Alisha K said...: I am a fan of yours on fb.
megankayden@yahoo.com; July 30, 2010 at 2:35 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.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

GIVEAWAY FROM TODAY UNTIL JULY 31ST!!!

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