Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Spoonflower Challenge: Court Sports Entry

This was a bit out of my wheelhouse, but I enjoyed the challenge! I painted these pickleball paddles and choose this palette (picture below). I entered it into Spoonflower's Court Sports challenge. I wouldn't be upset if you voted. :) CLICK HERE TO VOTE! I created a collection that I'll be releasing soon to my Etsy and patreon shops! ... View the Post

01.18.24

Painting· Paper Crafting

Valentine Candies Seamless Pattern Collection

This collection can really be used throughtout the year and for several holidays. These seamless patterns coordinate together, and are perfect for card making, journaling, planners, and gift boxes. You can get them in my ETSY SHOP or my PATREON SHOP. I created the geometric patterns from the hand-drawn candies! COMING SOON! ... View the Post

01.17.24

Painting

Oil Pastel Ship into the Sunset Painting

I love ships and the ocean. There is something majestic about such an expanse of water, combined with a man-made contraption to travel on it. I painted this sea-worthy ship in oil pastel on Strathmore toned gray paper. Since it is -5 degrees Fahrenheit right now where I live, I thought I would remind myself of water that isn't frozen. :) MY SPOONFLOWER SHOP! NEW COLLECTION! USE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY OR EVEN CHRISTMAS! ... View the Post

01.15.24

Painting

Blob Monster Collection

These cute monsters are bright and fun for papercrafting, textiles, wallpaper, home decor and more! There are ten seamless pattern designs available at ETSY and PATREON. The coordinating patterns are made from the monsters! You may use the files to create handmade items to sell or create print-on-demand products. Please do not sell or give deigital files. Enjoy creating! Monster socks! really, these make fun gifts. ... View the Post

01.12.24

Painting

Storybook App Book Illustration

I have been doing a lot of digital painting lately, creating designs and collections for seamless patterns and textiles at Spoonflower and Raspberry Creek Fabrics. I love using the Sketchbook app. Even the free version is amazing! My YouTube channel @cynthiamaynard has several process videos on drawing various things. Of course, I am always drawing and painting with oil pastels, watercolor and gouache! We've had a lot of sickness at our house, so getting down to the studio is harder on some ... View the Post

01.10.24

Food

Easy Guten-Free, Vegan Almond Flour Crackers

With our family having various food sensitivities, I have to rotate in some gluten-free options. These almond flour crackers are amazing! You can change the seasonings to suite your mood. Just be sure to roll them out more evenly than I did. :) SHORT VIDEO HERE. With just a sheet pan and parchment, the process is easy. Of course, you can easily double this! These are great for keto-type diets as well, as they fill you up for quite a while! Don't be deceived by their homely appearance, they ... View the Post

01.08.24

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