Cynthia Maynard

Happy New Year!

I hope this next year is a blessed one for you! Happy creating in 2024! ... View the Post

There are some days that there is simply no plan, but to doodle and explore ideas. I use random bits of leftover watercolor paper or my art journal, then just draw whatever pops into my head. On this day, it was a lady and vintage collars with Art Philosophy Vintage Pastels palette. Also, a swan plantern in HIMI gouache. I did end up using them in a surface pattern! It will eventually show up in a seamless pattern collection. You can get it now in fabric, home decor, and wallpaper! ... View the Post

Painting

Watercolor Whimsical Giraffe VIDEO & New Collection

In my mind, I had the idea of painting a zebra-giraffe. :) He came out a bit differently than that, but he is fun! I have a YouTube video showing the process, and I created a seamless pattern collection at ETSY and PATREON featuring 10 designs ALL created from this giraffe! ... View the Post

Painting

Oil Pastel Potted Flowers

I hope you had a great Christmas! Hopefully, you can pop into your favorite place to create! I don't often do YouTube "lives" (now that our internet is better, I'll be doing more), and my desk was messy, but these potted flowers were worth it. I love using oil pastels! Below are some seamless patterns that I created from these pieces. Here are the patterns! So much fun to stretch art pieces and make coordinating designs! ... View the Post

Personal

Merry Christmas!

I hope you have a happy Christmas! I'm thankful for the birth of the Savior, who humbled Himself to come to die for the sins of all. Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23 ... View the Post

Painting

Watercolor Snowman & YouTube Video

So far, we are having a mild winter here in Michigan (which is fine with me). Driving in snow and ice is not one of my favorite things to do. I would rather paint my snowman. :) I hope you all have a Merry Christmas! ... View the Post