Cynthia Maynard

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Painting· Paper Crafting

White Tiger on Black & VIDEO

White tigers are beautiful! I thought I would try a whimsical tiger using my Artsy metallic watercolors on Legion black watercolor paper. I love the iridescent effect! I started with a simple tiger-shaped base with the metallic watercolor, then layered a few other colors for texture. For bold detail, I used a black acrylic paint pen. Video below! I put this onto an A2 card base. It's great for a masculine card! ... View the Post

05.17.24

Painting

Metallic Watercolor Cheetah or Leopard? VIDEO

I had fun using my Artsy metallic watercolors to paint this cheetah-leopard. :) I can never remember how to tell them apart. I was inspired by this book! Painting animals is fun and a great way to practice, since the animal kingdom has such a variety of shapes and colors. Check out the video below! ... View the Post

05.15.24

Painting

Inktense White & Purple Flowers

Do you find it hard to paint white flowers? I do! With the exception of painting on my favorite toned tan paper, white flowers can be hard to get right. I thought I would use my Derwent Inktense pencils, since they are easy to control and even lines can be vibrant when activated with water. To be fair, these flowers aren't completely white. I was trying to get a mostly white, light, airy look. I need more practice, but I like how it looks. ... View the Post

05.13.24

Painting

Wisteria Strathmore Postcard & Video

These Strathmore postcards are great for a quick painting and sending a note to a friend! I used a couple of colors from my Prima Marketing Art Philosophy Vintage Pastels for the soft purples and blues. I dropped in my favorite Winsor & Newton Gold. It's so shimmery! You can use a fixative to protect the watercolor in the mail. You can also use a clear gesso if you are careful and the painting is completely dry. This was an easy, loose, wet-on-wet technique. Try it out! :) ... View the Post

05.10.24

Painting

Field of Flowers Watercolor Painting & VIDEO

Using my art journal and Rosa Gallery watercolors, I painted this calm field of flowers. I taped the page so that I would get clean edges and a satisfying "peel off"! :) Allowing your layers to dry lets you layer watercolor again and again. Art journals are a great way to create without pressure, paint your thoughts, try new products, and practice techniques! ... View the Post

05.08.24

Painting

Chamomile Flower? Daisy? VIDEO

I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a daisy or a chamomile flower, but it was a fun little painting. I have a video below, as well as a seamless pattern design. I used my Caran D'Ache Neocolor II crayons and started with an ink drawing. You can buy this pattern in fabric and wallpaper HERE! :) Water soluble art crayons have amazing pigment and can be used in a variety of ways! Dip them in water first, color with them dry, then activate, or use them as a palette with a wet paintbrush. ... View the Post

05.06.24

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