Cynthia Maynard

Author | Artist

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Lemon Lush New Release

Whew! I got a late start today because my site was not working. Technology is great until... it isn't. :) I painted these lemons in gouache and created two design papers. The pink reminds me of pink lemonade! These are available digitally in the shop! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Florals

I've been playing with oil pastels. I love how texural and creamy they are! My favorite affordable brand is Gallery (links below). I find doing a light underpainting with watercolor or acrylic works well having the oil pastels layered on top. MY ETSY SHOP This is unfinished, but I love how the flowers are turning out! ... View the Post

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Watercolor Moth

I used my Koi watercolors to paint this moth. I limited my self to just a few colors. I added details with colored pencils and some splatters. MY ETSY SHOP MY BOOKS AT AMAZON/BARNES & NOBLE ... View the Post

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Potted Plant Acrylic Painting

The spectrum of blues seems to be a frequent color scheme for me. Blue is peaceful and calming. This 5 x 7 canvas board can be popped into a frame or hung as is. Creating is a great way to focus the mind and bring calm in our noisy world. MY ETSY SHOP MY BOOKS AT AMAZON / BARNES & NOBLE ... View the Post

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Original Mixed Media Collage

This is a collage piece, and I thought I would share the basic steps. Prints are available in the Etsy Shop! I started out with light layers of paint, then glued down a variety of papers and gel prints. ... View the Post

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