Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Oil Pastel Grecian Vase & VIDEO

I have previously posted the other art on this art journal page, and I have videos as well for some of them. I thought it was a fun art journal method to tape off sections on the toned paper and paint within those. In keeping with the Grecian-ish theme, this urn/vase was inspired by an article in a magazine. I used colored pencils for the finer details and oil pastels for the rest of the painting. VIDEO BELOW! I love nature and architecture, history and artifacts, so this was definitely fun ... View the Post

06.11.25

Painting

Cake Painting with Acrylic Markers

Acrylic markers are a versatile art supply. The dual-end Arrtx acrylic markers were my first set, and they are great! Card makers can color, use them in your art journal, kids can paint rocks, use them on canvases, and so much more! They are smooth and opaque, making them a great layering medium. Use them for underpaintings for you oil pastels! :) I used this cake on watercolor (Bristol) paper for a card front. I was inspired by a cake in a magazine. Draw anything! ... View the Post

06.09.25

Painting

Soft Pastel & Watercolor Painting

Mixed media is a great way to use your art supplies together, utilizing their strengths to advantage. Watercolors and soft pastels really work well together. Using watercolor as a light foundation, allowing it to seep into the paper for a gentle base for the soft pastel to "hold on to", is a great choice for underpaintings. I used a floral arranging book for inspiration. I love the wide spray of flowers, which is different than my usual taller design. I love using these paintings in my ... View the Post

06.06.25

Painting

Oil Pastel Crab Painting

I'm not a summer girl, because I hate feeling sticky, but I do love being by the water! Sea creatures are fun to paint! I've used my toned tan paper with oil pastels. I love the layered textural variations in color. :) Below, are some pictures of a seamless pattern that will be in Spoonflower soon (wallpaper and fabric). ... View the Post

06.04.25

Painting

Oil Pastel House by the Sea Painting

Painting can bring such great mental release. I think there can be healing in art, especially as it reflects God's creation. I love the sea, and this landscape in oil pastel is calming to me. I layed the foundation in colored pencils, partly to save layering ability for later. Colored pencils also helps to "sketch out" the shapes and colors, making it easier to bring in the chunkier pastels. There is a short video below and a few step-by-step photos! ... View the Post

06.02.25

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Oil Pastel Fashion Blouses & Patterns!

Fashion fun! I love this color palette. It is timeless and cheerful! :) I painted some fashion blouses and created a surface pattern design with some past paintings that coordinated. I have two videos below for the change purses! I used Strathmore toned paper and sketched with my colored pencils. Then, I finished with oil pastels. Sennelier's iridescent gold is great to make shimmery final details! ... View the Post

05.30.25

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