Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Flower Drawing Painting with Tombow Markers

Tombow Dual Brush Pens (markers) are such a great art supply! From brush lettering to travel journal painting, they add bold watercolor in the convenience of a dual-tip marker. Fine details can be added with one end, while painting and lettering is easy with the brush nib that has the perfect blend of flexibility and sturdiness. The flowers below were drawn with a Micron pen, then colored with the Tombow markers. I also activated the watercolor with a regular paintbrush. Fun and ... View the Post

09.09.24

Painting

Fashion Sketches Using Templates

Since I was a wee ten-year-old lass, I have been drawing fashion sketches! I would have loved to have these templates! These are great for proportions and poses. If you sketch lightly in pencil, you can erase easily while adding the clothes. This set comes with several poses, as well as a "dress form" type template. They work perfectly in a 9 x 12 inch sketchbook. ... View the Post

09.06.24

Painting

Gouache Cabin in the Woods

In this painting, I'm using my HIMI gouache paint pots for this art journal landscape. I love how the colors and overall feel turned out, but let's just agree that the cabin needs some renovations. :) Regardless, it was fun to paint, and these exercises are always profitable! Spritz your gouache at the end of your painting session, then put the lid on tightly to keep your gouache from drying out. ... View the Post

09.04.24

Painting

Mixed Media Bird Painting

Cute bird alert! :) This little guy was painted from a fun mix of watercolor, Tombow brush pens, a touch of colored pencil, and my white Posca acrylic paint pen. I love the colors, as they are cheerful. I also painted a watercolor branch with leaves that day, so I thought I would add it here. I need to make a surface pattern design with my bird yet, but there are two versions of the leaves available at Spoonflower in fabric and wallpaper! This design is available in fabric and ... View the Post

09.02.24

Painting

Oil Pastels Bright Daisy Flowers

Lest you think that I have forsaken my beloved oil pastels and toned papers, I present you with this simple, but cheerful flower painting! :) This painting features some of my favorite corals, greens, and a touch of teal. I'm using Paul Rubens and Mungyo oil pastels. The toned gray paper is from Strathmore and holds the oil pastels beautifully! ... View the Post

08.31.24

Painting

Art Journal Gouache Landscapes

Okay, art doesn't always end up looking like the vision in the artist's head. :) Sometimes, things go awry, but the value of the practice remains. There is never loss when you are taking time to create. It is great for our brains, but also, it teaches perseverance. We have to keep trying, even if we have some "bad" results. I used mostly HIMI gouache and Arteza gouache. The mountain painting is also combined with watercolor. Art journals are a great place to get to know your art supplies! ... View the Post

08.30.24

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