Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

Painting

Sunflowers in Soft Pastels & Video

Soft pastels are a great medium to layer on a watercolor underpainting. They give great texture and bold pigment. Check out the video below to see this painting in action! I have also launched my Patreon (finally) and have a link below. I will be adding a tier for digital papers. Thanks for stopping by! ... View the Post

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“Angry Skies” Soft Pastel Painting & Video

This painting started has a very moody vibe, hence the name. There is something awe-inspiring about the skies just before a storm. I love the vibrant colors, even though they are warm colors. This painting is 8 x 8 inches on watercolor paper. The soft pastels give an amazing texture and layer well over a watercolor underpainting. VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post

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Mixed Media Whimsical Girl

I love an 8 x 8 inch square painting. It's doesn't feel overwhelming! This is a mixed media piece that started with acrylic paint, some stenciling, and oil pastels. I also used my trusty Posca pens for drawing and the details. SHORT VIDEO HERE I was on a colorful streak. It's fun to expore color combinations with whimsical art! ... View the Post

Personal

New Chicks!

In May, we purchased our next set of chicks to rotate into our little flock. We mostly order from My Pet Chicken. We like a variety so that we get plenty of eggs, having a variety of colors. They also need to be Michigan-proof, as we can get some cold winters! Here are some quick, watercolor chicks in my art journal! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Whimsical Lady & Video

Oil pastels continue to be a favorite medium. They are creamy, like butter, and can be layered on top of other media. Here, I'm simply using watercolor paper for a quick, little painting. She looks a little annoyed, but I love her quirkiness. :) VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post

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