Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Oil Pastel Ship on the Sea

Oil pastels are still a newer medium for me, but I really enjoy the creaminess and texture they give. We recently had an evangelist at our church that uses chalk art to illustrate stories and truths from the Bible. This is a similar one that I did from my memory of his. I ALSO HAVE A NEW VIDEO UP! ... View the Post

08.17.22

Painting

Mixed Media Painting

Here is a fun mixed media painting that has a watercolor base, oil pastels, and then the details are Posca pens. MY ETSY SHOP I hope you are having a creative day! A Christmas in July video is coming soon! ... View the Post

07.08.22

Painting

Oil Pastel Bouquet

Oil pastels are buttery and satisfying to use for painting. I use a watercolor wash to start with, so I need fewer layers of oil pastels. MY ETSY SHOP AMAZON: MY PUBLICATIONS You can create texture with colored pencils that can both leave color as well as move the oil pastel for interesting mark making. BARNES AND NOBLE ... View the Post

07.06.22

Painting

Cat Week?

I'm getting ready for my daughter's 13th birthday party, so I don't have a video today. It seems to be cat week, so here is a watercolor and colored pencil mixed media painting. MY ETSY SHOP CHEERS! ... View the Post

07.01.22

Painting

Watercolor Kitty

Here is a quick cat done in watercolor. I used wet-on-wet for the base layers, then added some detail once that was dry. It's fun to do quick little paintings to make digital clip art and surface patterns. (CHECK OUT THE SHOP) Check out my publications! AMAZON / BARNES & NOBLE / KOBO ... View the Post

06.29.22

Painting

Northern Lights Oil Pastel

As Michigan hits horrid temps, I'm trying to channel all things cold. :) Here are some lonely mountains in the far north with a wink to the Northern Lights. I used oil pastels. MY ETSY SHOP ... View the Post

06.17.22

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