Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

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Pastel Painting of Sailboats

This peaceful painting was done with a light watercolor base, then soft pastels. By using a few different brands, you can have varying hardness, giving different textures. I love boats and mountains! It reminds me of Tolkien's elves sailing off to the Undying Lands. I taped the edges of the watercolor paper onto a thick board to prevent buckling. Also, you get the nice white border around the painting. ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Florals in Orange & Yellow

Here is another original piece available in the shop. I enjoyed painting in Autumnal colors on this cotton paper with deckled edges and vintage-stained color. It can be hung as it is or framed behind glass. I used creamy oil pastels from Mungyo and Paul Ruben. Check out the design paper below! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Orange Flowers

I love a good orange. It's a bold, happy color that can be for just about any season. These flowers are on Strathmore toned paper, using oil pastels in a rather sketchy way. I have a design paper pattern below. I love the vibrant color! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Autumn Purple & Blue Wreath

It won't be long before we ease into the winter and Christmas wreaths, so I wanted to paint a wreath in colors that could be for the fall or early winter. I used oil pastels on Strathmore's toned gray paper (Please don't stop making this, Strathmore!). I also created a pattern design that includes this wreath. I love the colors! SHORT VIDEO HERE! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Flowers on Vintage-Look Cotton Paper

This paper is lovely to use. I painted these flowers with a watercolor underpainting and oil pastels . You can use the link below to purchase it. It would be lovely in a ornate frame! This Autumn has been beautiful and the colors of Creation have been inspiring! PURCHASE ORIGINAL PAINTING HERE ... View the Post

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