Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Gouache & Oil Pastel Floral Painting & VIDEO

This painting was done in my Art Talens art journal. I love how it looks! Yellow is such a happy color, and the combination of HIMI gouache and water soluble oil pastels work very well together. There is a video below, and I also created some designs. Don't be afraid to mix your media! ... View the Post

05.03.24

Painting

Tombow Brush Marker Watercolor Flowers

The simplicity of using Tombow Dual Brush Watercolor Markers is perfect for artists of all levels. They travel well, are not messy, and are great for lettering, painting, journals, and planners. They are my favorite markers. The color range is amazing! Whether it is painting a landscape or coloring a stamped image on a card, they give amazing color. Here, I've used them in a very simple flower. I was experimenting with a wet-on-wet technique. I've created a seamless pattern (see below). It ... View the Post

05.01.24

Painting

Strathmore Mixed Media Postcard & VIDEO!

With postage constantly going up, postcards may be the best way to send a card and note! Of course, you can cut down watercolor paper to a 6 x 4 inch size, but these Strathmore postcards are great too! The lines for the address and stamp are already on the back. I've used Koi watercolor in the tubes with HIMI gouache for this postcard. I would suggest using media that will travel well in the elements. You could also seal it with clear gesso or a fixative spray. ... View the Post

04.29.24

Painting

One Stroke Style Acrylic Painting

Here is an older painting I haven't posted yet. This painting features acrylic paint on toned tan paper. I love the layers and streaky sort of variegation that you get when combing multiple paint colors on the brush at the same time! Strathmore toned tan paper holds a variety of media, as long as there isn't heavy water involved. The tan color sets off a painting nicely! ... View the Post

04.27.24

Painting

Watercolor Pitcher of Tulips & Process Video

I was inspired to paint these tulips from a lovely photo in a Daphne's Diary magazine. It had gorgeous flowers organically placed in one of those ceramic pitchers with blue flowers on them. It reminded me of something I would see at the Henry Ford Museum. I have always loved ceramics, and I have always loved flowers. :) This was fun to paint in watercolor with touches of gouache for opacity. ... View the Post

04.26.24

Food

Bread Machine Pita & Video Tutorial

This pita dough is amazing. It is easy to work with and super soft! I just wish I had some garlic sauce. :) Check out the video for the tutorial, and the recipe card is below! I like to roll out my dough on this marble slab, and you can pop them on some parchment paper for easy, clean sheet trays. The puffiness! ... View the Post

04.24.24

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