Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

New Fabrics & Wallpapers Soon

I am always working on the artsy goods! Spoonflower is having a sale AND free shipping! :) What a great time to get fabrics! You can get them in my SHOP. I have a variety of styles, painted in a variety of media. Here is my latest Spoonflower challenge entry! Coming soon! ... View the Post

10.19.24

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Calligraphy Inks in Art

"Beauty seen is never lost, God's colors all are fast." John Greenleaf Whittier The poets often say it best! This is my favorite time of the year! The crisp, cool air with the vibrant colors of the trees is the inspiration for art and writing. Below, I've used bottled calligraphy inks to make abstract art washes that I can use as backgrounds and fillers for digital icons. I created this cup and filled it with this abstract art. It makes fun clip art and journal fodder! ... View the Post

10.18.24

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Caran D’Ache Neocolor II Florals

Caran D'ache Neocolor II water soluble sticks are wonderful to add to your mixed media art projects! You can use them dry, or activate with water for creamy goodness. I have the set of 30, but there are larger sets. It really depends on how much you want to invest. I recommend getting a smaller set to see if they work for you. They are comparable to Lyra Aquacolor, but are thinner. This may make them easier to use if you do more detailed work. Here are some patterns that I created. ... View the Post

10.16.24

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Flower in Frame Drawing/Doodles & VIDEO

Sometimes, I just feel like doodling in my art journal. Here are a few of my recent doodles, and I have a video for the first one. SEE BELOW I used my zebra brush pen, colored pencils, and a Tonic Studios shimmer pen to add a little sparkle. Doodles are a great way to still create when you don't have a plan. I like how this one almost looks like (kinda-sorta) a stained glass window! Here are some more! This one just below is like a journal page held down with washi. Then, I have ... View the Post

10.14.24

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Colored Pencils: Botanicals & A Butterfly

Colored pencils were my first art supply love way (a long way) back in the day. :) Here, I'm using my Prismacolor pencils to color my ink drawing of these wispy botanicals and butterfly. I love using Prismacolor's colorless blender pencils to smooth out some spots. I created a seamless pattern, as you can see on the phone case below. ... View the Post

10.11.24

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VIDEO: Alice with Jane Davenport Face Stencils

I love these Jane Davenport face stencils! They really can be a help when you don't want to have to think too hard about face proportions. There are several "styles" that will lead to endless variety. Check out the video below to see the drawing process! I love Alice in Wonderland, so my inspiration for this young lady was from that story. I love my square art journals! Feel free to play! ... View the Post

10.09.24

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