Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Wonky Birds Painted in Gouache

Birds are so much fun! After having chickens for a few years, I've learned that they are funny animals. The "pecking order" is a real thing. Every hen is trying to be the top of the pecking order. Here are two queen birds diplomatically deciding who is in charge! :) I've used Arteza gouache and my Posca paint pens. And yes, my desk is messy. :) ... View the Post

08.12.24

Painting

A Sheep in Tudor Dress & Video

Why, you ask? I'm not sure, but I just love putting animals in people clothes. :) The magical, storybook tales of personified animals are always a favorite. Art journals are perfect for these explorations of the imagination, so why not? Put the sheep in a dress. It was a quick ink drawing with watercolor added, then I topped it all with some shimmer! ... View the Post

08.09.24

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Oil Pastel Flowers on Color Paper

As I have been circling back around to oil pastels in my studio, I saw that I hadn't posted these wildflower beauties from several months ago! One painting is on Strathmore's toned tan paper, and the other is on some quality black drawing paper. I mixed in some soft pastel as well. I love that so many art supplies can work together to provide great variety of textures. Using your art supplies on different paper types and canvas can help you discover their wonderful potential! ... View the Post

08.07.24

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Mixed Media Horse Head Painting

Until around 2016, I thought that I couldn't paint or draw. As a kid, I could only draw clothes, houses, and horse heads to the right. I am still learning and growing (and this horse head is certainly quite basic), but becoming a paid artist was a child's dream. I love my art journal, where I can try ideas without the pressure. Also, on this particular day, I think I was missing my horse who passed away a few years ago. I used Tombow brush markers, colored pencils, and my white Posca paint ... View the Post

08.05.24

Painting

Abstract Blob Doodle Fun!

I don't paint abstracts very often, but I do enjoy watercolor blobs and doodles now and again. There is something about the simple enjoyment of color and shape! I used my white Posca paint pen for the opaque, white doodles. I used my Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau watercolors, which has a gorgeous palette! Of course, I had to make a seamless pattern! ... View the Post

08.02.24

Painting

Gansai Tambi Granulating Watercolor & VIDEO

These are beautiful! I am a big fan of Gansai Tambi products, and this small set of granulating watercolors did not disappoint! First, I swatched them out on watercolor paper in my art journal, then I painted some flowers! I have a VIDEO at the bottom of this post, so be sure to check it out! :) ... View the Post

07.31.24

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