Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

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Ticket-Shaped Watercolor Journal

I have a new watercolor journal in the shop. This one is a fun ticket shape (a die from Studio Light). I used paints and inks to create the cover. It is bound with elastic, therefore you can remove the pages when you are creating, as well as adding additional pages of your own. It's a great travel size, as well as a perfect size to pop into a large journal. YOUTUBE SHORT! ... View the Post

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Art Journal Mess of Color! (YouTube Short)

The nice thing about an art journal is that it is a plac to experiment. Things don't always go to plan, but that's the point. Below is an example that turned out a bit messy, but I love the color! I used Jane Davenport inks, acrylic inks, and Golden fluid acrylics. If you put fluid acrylic ink in a fine liner, you can write with it. YOUTUBE SHORT OF COLORFUL MESS! ... View the Post

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Heat Embossing on a Canvas

Embossing powders are a magical art supply. They transform into melted goodness and texture. I have used them many times in my papercrafting projects. Recently, I was looking at an unfinished canvas and decided to use up some extra texture paste. Then, I had the thought to sprinkle some embossing powder on top of the paste. Once heated and melted, it became texture on texture! YOUTUBE SHORT OF THE CANVAS! Below, I heat embossed on faux leather for a journal cover. Here is an ... View the Post

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Ink and Wash Art ~ Buildings

Ink and wash is a great style of art when you want to create without too much pressure. The loose style lends itself to imperfections. I start with a black pen, in a sketchy style. This gives the suggestion of objects and places, without drawing and connecting every line. Then, I create a watercolor wash in layers. You could leave it there, but I often reach for my colored pencils for a bit more definition and texture. This is a great method for art sketchbooks when traveling, when you don't ... View the Post

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