Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

Painting

Oil Pastel Florals in Orange & Yellow

Here is another original piece available in the shop. I enjoyed painting in Autumnal colors on this cotton paper with deckled edges and vintage-stained color. It can be hung as it is or framed behind glass. I used creamy oil pastels from Mungyo and Paul Ruben. Check out the design paper below! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Orange Flowers

I love a good orange. It's a bold, happy color that can be for just about any season. These flowers are on Strathmore toned paper, using oil pastels in a rather sketchy way. I have a design paper pattern below. I love the vibrant color! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Autumn Purple & Blue Wreath

It won't be long before we ease into the winter and Christmas wreaths, so I wanted to paint a wreath in colors that could be for the fall or early winter. I used oil pastels on Strathmore's toned gray paper (Please don't stop making this, Strathmore!). I also created a pattern design that includes this wreath. I love the colors! SHORT VIDEO HERE! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Flowers on Vintage-Look Cotton Paper

This paper is lovely to use. I painted these flowers with a watercolor underpainting and oil pastels . You can use the link below to purchase it. It would be lovely in a ornate frame! This Autumn has been beautiful and the colors of Creation have been inspiring! PURCHASE ORIGINAL PAINTING HERE ... View the Post

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Video & Watercolor Cabin in Autumn Woods for Inktober

I painted this cabin in the woods in my small watercolor art journal. I intended it to be a winter scene, but the colors on the trees this October have been amazing! Therefore, it switched to being an fall art piece. Be sure to use pens that won't smudge with wet media! It's a rather rough sketch, but it was fun to try a house from a different angle. ... View the Post

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