Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Oil Pastel Wildflowers on an Acrylic Canvas

I love how colorful this canvas painting is! I had a canvas board that had pinks and yellows swooshed across. I started painting with my oil pastels. It worked very well together. It also stretches your pastels when you don't have to cover the entire background with them. Oil pastels are so rich and creamy like butter and are satisfying to use. ... View the Post

07.19.23

Painting

Blue Watercolor Florals

This is a block of cotton watercolor paper. I decided to keep the colors simple, most of which were from Art Philosophy's Currents palette. I touched it up with some colored pencils and Posca paint pen highlights. I love mixed media art that uses the best characteristics from various media. I also added some touches of Liquitex gold! I love to make surface patterns with my art for digital use or paper crafting! ... View the Post

07.17.23

Painting

Bright Sunset by the Lake in Oil Pastel

Sometimes, I have canvases that have been started with a few layers of color from extra paint, or were unfinished. This canvas was just some bright paint swooshed on in an effort not waste. I decided to start layering on oil pastels. I love how bright and bold it is! Sometimes, NOT having a plan results in something I couldn't have planned. Crazy-but that is art. ... View the Post

07.14.23

Painting

Jane Davenport Stamped Faces

My little watercolor art journal is a fun place to try new things, or just to have a creative moment. Jane Davenport stamps are great for starting a blank page. Some days are very busy, but it's important to create even the smallest of projects! ... View the Post

07.13.23

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Prime Day July 11th & 12th

It's that time again! If you are looking for art and cooking deals, I'll be updating (with links) this post as I see things that I think are good products for a great price. In the past, I have gotten some amazing on deals on items I have used almost everyday since. Keep checking back! Remember, to get the deals, you have to be a Prime member. These freezer cubes are already on sale! Meal prep easily! These are on sale AND have a coupon you can apply! ... View the Post

07.11.23

Painting

Mixed Media Shoe & Video

If you have ever done #the100dayproject, you know you have to create some smaller paintings. This fashion shoe was a fun sketch with watercolor and Posca paint pens. VIDEO HERE Tomorrow's post will have Prime Day deals for art and cooking, so be sure to check back! ... View the Post

07.10.23

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