Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Oil Pastel Florals to Surface Pattern Design

I love painting little florals in my art journal when I don’t have a concrete plan. Sometimes, I am more focused on color palette exploration than anything else. I have used these flowers to create a surface design pattern that you can see below. It’s available in fabric and wallpaper (HERE) I love the deep burgundy instead of traditional brown for the branches. It still is acting like a neutral, but still is something different.

I LOVE painting and drawing on Strathmore toned paper! It works really well with oil pastels. You should check out these Artecho pastels, There are a lot of great colors, and the balance between strength and creaminess is spot on!

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Here is my latest Spoonflower entry for the Farmer’s Market design challenge! Vote here!

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07.23.25

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