Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

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Oil Pastel Paintings!

I can't stay away from my colored pencils and oil pastels! :) They combine the perfect vibrance of color with creamy texture. I love other media like gouache, acrylics, and watercolors, but I keep coming back to my colored pencils and oil pastels. Using colored pencils for the underpainting works well on paper that can't handle watercolor, like Strathmore's toned papers in grey and tan. In the first picture, I've even used Arteza's black drawing paper for a dramatic contrast to the opaque ... View the Post

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Painting Birds: Arrtx Acrylic Markers

These acrylic markers are so versatile. I love the matte, opaque look. I painted these birds with Arrtx and Grabie markers. The markers are available in brush tips and dual-end. They have a great assortment of colors available. These are great for journaling and card making as well! I love the color scheme of corals and blues! ... View the Post

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My Funny Duke with the “Hands” & VIDEO

Sometimes, we have to try new styles. :) I present you with my funny-looking duke with strange hands. I'm not sure what happened, but maybe there's a story here to be told! :) I drew him on watercolor paper and used the watercolors in a "line and wash" technique. VIDEO BELOW! The sales are on this week, so it may be a good time to stock up on supplies. ... View the Post

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Fruit Painting with Arrtx Markers

I painted this fruit with Arrtx acrylic markers. I used the markers in a watercolor style by diluting them slightly once they were down on the watercolor paper. It's a great thing when art supplies can be used in multiple ways. Here are some Black Friday Week Deals: The price point for each marker is great (I wish Posca would follow suit), making these markers a great art supply choice. They can be used on many surfaces and the brush tip is great for details and ... View the Post

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Flowers on the Pumpkins

Whenever I say the word "pumpkin", I always want to start quoting the poem by James Whitcomb Riley: When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock,And you hear the kyouck and gobble of the struttin’ turkey-cock,And the clackin’ of the guineys, and the cluckin’ of the hens,And the rooster’s hallylooyer as he tiptoes on the fence;O, it’s then’s the times a feller is a-feelin’ at his best,With the risin’ sun to greet him from a night of peaceful rest,As he leaves the house, ... View the Post

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