Cynthia Maynard

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Prime Day Deals! Cooking & Art

Cooking: This is great for more surface area and casseroles at potlucks! I use this all the time, and it makes the BEST nut milk! This is great for freezing unruly bags for freezer meals!https://amzn.to/3Y5H9Is These are great for freezing leftovers! Once frozen, pop out and put into bags to pull as needed! Of course, a bread machine is a must! This one has a ceramic pan! I have several recipes on my blog to get you going! :) Art Supplies: I LOVE these oil ... View the Post

07.17.24

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Gentleman Otter Painting

I didn't video this process, sadly, but I did take pictures along the way. I love how he turned out! I love historical fashion, so naturally, Mr. Otter needed some clothes! :) I have the steps of the painting process in pictures below, as well as my art supplies of choice. I also added some shimmery gold here and there on his outfit and in the background. Here are the art supplies that I used: Watercolors by Kuretake and Derwent Inktense pencils. ... View the Post

07.15.24

Painting

Mixed Media Bridge Gazebo on a River

Art journals are a great place to practice without pressure. My proportions are a wee bit off, but this was a fun change from recent work that I have been doing. It's a gazebo-bridge combo was a quiet river flowing beneath. A peaceful swan floats delicately by. This talk is a bit dramatic for an art journal page, but it is one of those days! :) Don't be afraid to mix your art supplies. I have a watercolor underpainting here, followed by soft pastels and colored pencils. ... View the Post

07.12.24

Painting

Cute Fairy Watercolor Painting

This cute fairy would be adorable in a children's board book. :) Sometimes, it is nice to draw simple illustrations. I've used watercolor and Inktense pencils in my art journal. Of course, I created a seamless pattern that will be for sale, but I also want to think of a cute story to feature her. ... View the Post

07.10.24

Painting

Delicate Flowers with Inktense Pencils

I am here again with one of my favorite art supplies! Inktense pencils are made by Derwent. They are an amazing, vibrant, ink-based colored pencil. You can use it dry or activate it with water. Once the activated ink dries and sets, it won't move. This is a great quality for underpaintings! I love this delicate pattern for wallpaper & fabric! You can purchase it HERE at Spoonflower. :) ... View the Post

07.08.24

Painting

Watercolor Crab with Iridescent Medium

These crabs were fun to paint in watercolor. Each crab is just one color with varying degrees of intensity. I was a bit brave and didn't sketch them first. I just painted in an organic way, allowing the "blob" to take a crab shape. While they were still wet, I dropped in Winsor & Newton Iridescent medium. The sparkle is amazing. It is a fun medium to try. You can add it to your painting, as I did here, or add it to your paint in advance before starting your work. I love the bold ... View the Post

07.05.24

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