Cynthia Maynard

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Painting· Paper Crafting

Mixed Media Nesting Doll Painting & VIDEO

Since I was young, I have had a love for nesting dolls. I love how they neatly stack inside one another. Then, you take them out one by one, until you get to the tiniest one left! Of course, they are usually painted so beautifully as well. They are interactive art. I've used my Artsy metallic watercolors on black watercolor paper, cut to a card size. With gouache and Posca pens, I painted the doll. I love the shimmer! VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post

06.24.24

Painting· Paper Crafting

Quirky Metallic Watercolor Animals (Card Background) Painting

It's a lot of fun to paint with Artsy Metallic watercolors on black cardstock or watercolor paper to make unique, painted cards! These quirky cats and birds will cheer anyone up! Check out the VIDEO below! ... View the Post

06.12.24

Paper Crafting

Etsy Paper Art Doll Cut-Aparts

If you enjoy mixed media paper doll art, junk journaling, and collage paper crafting projects, then you will have fun with these! PURCHASE HERE I filled them with my art in various styles from modern washes to vintage paper. Print them out on cardstock and cut on the lines. Then, you can add clothes, hair, and other collage bits. Fun! ... View the Post

06.08.24

Painting· Paper Crafting

Using Colored Pencils on Cardstock & VIDEO

Colored pencils were my first art supply love, and I continue to enjoy their versatility. Most colors will show up wonderfully on black cardstock! Try drawing on cardstock for your own unique cards in lieu of stamps. I've paired the colored pencils with my Artsy metallic watercolors for even more colorful impact. NEW! Canva Frames in the shop! ... View the Post

06.07.24

Painting· Paper Crafting

Gouache Painting on a Card & VIDEO

Sometimes, it is easier for me to paint on a card than stamp an image correctly. :) I feel like I am a little "stamping challenged" at times. I like to keep a box of A2 card blanks around, so I thought I would tape off the front a paint a night scene. It didn't come out quite how I was envisioning, but the method was fun and worked well. The cards are a good cardstock weight and held up well to the HIMI gouache. I splattered some gold paint for good measure! :) ... View the Post

05.20.24

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

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