I’m so excited to share a little behind the scenes from a new project I’m working on… Watercolor Cakes! I’ll share the final project soon but for now, here’s a little sneak peek of the paintings. {{this post contains affiliate links that I may earn commissions if you purchase through my link}} I like to…
There’s just something about a sketch or doodle that makes me happy. A pencil is a wonderful thing! In 2014 I hope to sketch and doodle more. In the past a sketchbook and pencil was me at all times but in the last few months I’ve played my mini iPad instead…. addicted, no! I must…
Wishing you and your family a Wonderful Christmas!! from: the Maynes
I know, I know…. it’s been a while! I have a good reason tho. I’ve been working on this watercolor class for girls and I’m sooooo excited about it! Don’t worry, I have lots to share int he next few weeks but for now it’s all about this fun, fun, fun class! Sooooo, if you’re…
Here we are at the end of my Poppy Challenge {learn to paint watercolor poppies, my way}. I’m excited about what I’ve learned, very excited! It’s hard to believe that just 4 weeks ago I could barely paint a Watercolor Poppy and now I can paint them with ease and confidence, my way. yay! Part…
{{UPDATE: The painting above was painted today. I couldn’t resist sharing it with my Paint Party Friday & Making It Pretty Friends}} I’ve been practicing my poppies, can you tell?! I sure can! It’s interesting to me how different my poppies have been over the last 3 Weeks. Part 1 & Part 2 Here’s a recap: Wow! See the…
Welcome to Part 2 of my Watercolor Series! You can see the first post here. I’m excited to share my watercolor poppies with y’all. For this week, I wanted to practice painting small, dainty flowers that had a sketchy feel. I thought of what might look good on scrapbook paper or small print fabric to…
I interrupt today’s 52/52 Challenge post (mostly because the project isn’t done…it’s a big one!) and share a Free Valentine Watercolor Printable 5×7. This painting came from an idea that popped in my head and wouldn’t get out until I put it on paper. It looks exactly like I imagined…love it when that happens! I…
I love Poppies. I’ve always loved orange -red Poppies. I guess it comes from growing up in Calif. where the state flower is a Poppy. Whatever the reason I’ve always been a fan….especially of watercolor Poppies. So, I’ve decided to learn how to paint them-my way. Everyone has a different style of painting flowers, or…
Hello All! Its been a few weeks, again, since I participated in Paint Party Friday. Hopefully, I’ll be able to join in every week from now on….maybe. ha! Today, I’m sharing my Poppy painting…I love Poppies! I needed something to fill a space in my dining room so I used my ‘skills’ to  make it….
Hello Friends!! I’m so excited to share this painting with you (I got the idea from Pottery Barn)….it’s a Christmas present for my 17yo daughter. She asked for a room makeover for Christmas, that’s all…again! She loves a nicely decorated room. I think she has asked for new bedding 4 or 5 times, either for…
Hi Paint Party Friends! It seems I’ve been missing to0 many PPF link ups because I’m missing all you guys. Those of you visiting who haven’t heard about PPF , it’s a Linky Party where artists share their paintings….beginners to professionals. It’s a wonderful place to meet other creatives. Now, onto my recent painting, a…
