Cynthia Maynard

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Painting

Mirror, Mirror! Oil Pastel Painting

Using my Arteza black drawing paper, I painted this mirror in oil pastels. I was thinking that instead of painting a reflection, I would go in a Wonderland direction of a world through the looking glass. I mostly used Mungyo gallery oil pastels and some Paul Rubens. I love their reliable creaminess, still having the ability to layer. ... View the Post

09.20.23

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Oil Pastel White Flower Painting & Video

Sometimes, the simple things are the best things. This was a fun one to paint in oil pastels with loose strokes and the lovely white contrasted by the Strathmore toned tan paper. THIS VIDEO showcases three paintings in a sped-up format. ... View the Post

09.18.23

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Oil Pastel Storybook Bunny Lady

My aim was to paint a cute bunny lady like you would see in a children's story. Admittedly, she transformed a little through the process. Now I'm not sure if she is a bunny, a goat, or a fox. :) Such is art. Nevertheless, she was fun to paint! I used oil pastels and colored pencils. Painting fur can sometimes be tricky, but lightly touching the oil pastels to the paper gives a fur-like texture. ... View the Post

09.15.23

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Oil Pastel Floral Painting

Have you tried oil pastels? If you love color and texture in a stick, then pastels might be for you! I love impressionism, and oil pastels lend themselves well to that style of art. Many artists historically loved using oil pastels in addition to a "regular" oil painting. Pierre Auguste Renoir was one such artist. Here is Renoir's painting Two Sisters (On the Terrace) in oils. I love his use of color! SHORT VIDEO HERE MY ETSY SHOP I love using Strathmore's toned tan paper. I painted ... View the Post

09.13.23

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Oil Pastel Pumpkin Painting

The temperatures are starting to be autumnal! I've made it through another summer! :) A pumpkin painting was in order to celebrate the coming of the lovely, crisp air. Of course, I used my Strathmore toned tan paper, oil pastels, then made some digital art. What is your favorite season? Here in the Midwest, the autumn is beautiful! ... View the Post

09.11.23

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Oil Pastel Pink Floral & Short Video

Today's art features oil pastels on toned tan paper. It's getting to be a habit. :) I love the buttery, bold opacity of the pastels. They also translate well into digital designs, whereby I can make patterend papers and clip art for my Etsy shop. SHORT VIDEO HERE ... View the Post

09.08.23

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