Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

Paper Crafting

Woodland Kingdom Digital Collection

Here is my latest mini collection of wonderful woodland elements. These are 8.5 x 11 inch digital design papers in rich colors. They are perfect for journal covers and pages, cards, and collage. These would be beautiful printed on vellum! Also, check out the SALE in my Etsy shop! HERE ARE SOME ITEMS THAT I LOVE! ... View the Post

Paper Crafting

Notebook Journal in Etsy Shop

I created this notebook journal cover with my design papers. The inside is sprayed and stamped with Distress Oxide inks. HERE! Fill it with your papers or watercolor paper. If you use elastic binding, the signatures can be removed and refilled. I used Eileen Hull's Notebook die, which is a smaller, travel size that fits perfectly into a purse or bag. ... View the Post

Books

Coming Soon! Barnes & Noble Journal

Designing book covers is a fun way to incorporate artwork in a practical way. This book review journal has two pages dedicated to every book that you read: one page to log the details, and the second page to sketch your favorite and most memorable scene. It should be published soon. Here are some other journals that are available. Here are a couple of ebooks. I do have others on Amazon as well. ... View the Post

Painting

Landscape in Soft Pastel

I started this painting with my Lyra watercolor crayons to block in color. This also saves on the pastels, making layering easier. Adding those details in the end really makes it pop. Soft pastels are a great medium. You can seal with a spray ot mount behind glass. ... View the Post

Food

“Aussie” Chicken Bake

This is an easy weeknight chicken bake that reminds me of the one I sometimes get at the Outback restaurant. I have a short video on YouTube. I used chicken tenders here, but you can also use chicken breasts. The sauce is a mayo and honey mustard mixture ... View the Post

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