Cynthia Maynard

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Food

Slow Cooker Arancini Casserole & VIDEO

You have to try this easy and tasty slow cooker casserole! As the name suggests, it taps into the ingredients often associated with arancini. Normally, arancini are stuffed and fried rice balls. This is a casserole version that is so easy to cook. It would also make a great side dish or potluck contribution! :) I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post for those that are visual learners. Recipe: 4 c cooked white rice 2 c cream cheese 1 c chicken broth 2 c finely grated Pecorino or parm 6-8 ... View the Post

10.17.25

Painting

Oil Pastel Fairy Door Vase Painting & VIDEO

Here is the second "fairy door vase" painting (two of three) that features orange-like fruit. I love the teal green and coral color palette! I painted this on my Strathmore toned paper art journal with lovely shades from Artecho oil pastels. I taped the sides with washi, so I would get clean edges. :) The YouTube video is below! The smudgy, creamy texture of oil pastels is a lot of fun to create with, as it gives art a little dimension. I often use my Prismacolor colored pencils for ... View the Post

10.15.25

Painting

Oil Pastel Painting: Grecian Column with Florals

I love architecture from other countries and eras. I think the modern world has dropped the ball on design in beauty and functions. Many buildings are just plain depressing. I love functional art. Buildings that we can use, while still exuding beauty, is the best design to me. Regardless, we can use our art journals to draw our favorites styles! :) I've use mostly Mungyo Gallery oil pastels, as well as some other brands, in my Strathmore toned tan paper journal. There is a short video at the ... View the Post

10.13.25

Painting

Oil Pastel Fairy Door Flower Vase & VIDEO

I did a bit of a mini series of paintings that include florals in a vase. This is the first of three. I love the classic blue and yellow. It is very cheery! I used oil pastels on Strathmore toned paper. I used washi tape to give crisp edges. Peeling that washi off at the end is weirdly satisfying. :) I have a video at the bottom of the post, so be sure to check it out! I have over 1,500 videos on my channel! Oil Pastels and colored pencils work so well together. I've used my Prismacolor colored ... View the Post

10.10.25

Paper Crafting

Autumnal Cards!

Since we are officially in the fall season, here are some fun cards using various techniques. There is some heat embossing, die cutting from ink-sprayed watercolor papers, and (my favorite) colored pencils on cardstock with the heat embossed stamping. There are a variety of companies from Sizzix to Studio Light. There are some Craftstash products, whom sadly, went out of business. Be free to use your art supplies to create unique cards! ... View the Post

10.08.25

Painting

Oil Pastel Yellow Brick Road Painting

I loved reading the Wizard of Oz books! They are great fun. Of course, I enjoy the movie as well (the old one)! My favorite part is when Dorothy first lands via the house and opens the door to the shockingly vibrant color of Oz! Here is a fun painting of a yellow brick road in my toned tan art journal. I mostly used Mungyo Gallery oil pastels. I also used Paul Rubens and Artecho. Taping off the sides with washi tape gives clean edges for the finish! :) Short video ... View the Post

10.06.25

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