Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Oil Pastel Storybook Character Paintings

I am always tossing stories around in my head! Some have landed and been published, but many are still brewing. Oil Pastels are perfect for storybook illustrations. Their creaminess and texture gives a special look. This cat queen is shown in some pictures from sketching, to colored pencils, to the layering of oil pastels. I’ve included some other storybook paintings below of a mole, a cave, and princess. Get out your art journal and image away!

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I love Sennelier’s iridescent oil pastels! I’ve used the gold for accents. The effect is much shinier in person!

Here is my latest Spoonflower entry for the Palm Springs challenge! Vote here!

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04.28.25

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