I painted this hummingbird in watercolor, then added pastels on top for texture and opacity. Bird are always a favorite to paint. There is such a variety in colors and shapes! This little bird will make its way into a pattern eventually! Mixed media is my go-to, as I love to incorporate the strenths of each medium. It's a blessing to be able to create, even on a smaller scale. I love the lighter colors and touches of green. I put my hummingbird on some of my oil pastel ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Floral Painting
Have you tried oil pastels? If you love color and texture in a stick, then pastels might be for you! I love impressionism, and oil pastels lend themselves well to that style of art. Many artists historically loved using oil pastels in addition to a "regular" oil painting. Pierre Auguste Renoir was one such artist. Here is Renoir's painting Two Sisters (On the Terrace) in oils. I love his use of color! SHORT VIDEO HERE MY ETSY SHOP I love using Strathmore's toned tan paper. I painted ... View the Post
Round Trip Folio
I haven't made one of these in a bit, so I created one using Maggie Holmes Round Trip collection. The cameo on the front is an old Studio Light die. Video below! ... View the Post
Free Download!
As a part of "Christmas in July", here are two free 8 x 8 inch paper designs with my watercolor poinsettias and berries. More in the shop! Use these to make cards, envelopes, tags, journals, and more! Tag me in your projects on social media using #cynthiamaynard. I would love to see what you make! OTHER WAYS TO SHOW SUPPORT: YouTube Channel, Kobo, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Play Books, Redbubble ... View the Post
Summer Daisies Clip Art & Design Papers!
I have a two new listings featuring recent watercolor and colored pencil artwork. You can use them in digital planners as clip art or ephemera in junk journals and craft projects. If you print the design papers, they are 8 x 8 inches printed on US letter-sized paper. MY ETSY SHOP ... View the Post
Potted Plant Stickers
I hand-painted these potted plants. I made them into clipart PNG stickers that you can use digitally in your planner, or these can be printed out and used in papercrafting. Head to the shop and see all the goodies! Have a wonderful weekend. :) ... View the Post