Author Archives: Cynthia Griffith

About Cynthia Griffith

I have way too many interests and hobbies, and continually cycle through them -- paying attention to some, while others wait for when I can get around to them again. My main interests are sewing and costuming (I enjoy historical clothing, such as 18th and 19th century, as well as fantasy costumes like elves and hopefully someday even dwarves), as well as getting back to art by drawing fan art of Thorin Oakenshield and Company. My husband Christopher and I spend a lot of time together, enjoying the outdoors and shared hobbies such as juggling. This blog and website is my way to share what I'm up to with friends and family.

Voice Over Tips Link

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

Hey there, folks! I know I haven’t been very active — with the sewing/costuming community, I’ve definitely been away for too long (I’m still hoping to get back to it when I can)… but even with art I have been … Continue reading →

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Quick one day drawing project

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

Easier to just quote the dA page info: I’m actually in the process of finishing another inked drawing. Let me rephrase that — I’m currently enjoying the fact that Autumn has treated me to a little bit of a break … Continue reading →

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New Thorin Drawing

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

This one took me a while… I’ll only say that I am so ready for summer to be over (I’m not a fan of it anyway). The rest of the info is on the dA page: “Yeah yeah, what can … Continue reading →

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Another inked drawing finished

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

It only seems like a quicker turnaround, but truth is it’s been waiting to be inked since last summer. Oops! Better late than never, right? I am trying to clear out some of the things that have piled up on … Continue reading →

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Breaking in a new inking brush

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

I have a new drawing! It was supposed to be a quick one, but sometimes these things just don’t know when to stop. 😉 Here’s the info from the dA page: I know I seem to be focusing on Thorin … Continue reading →

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Story Narration

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

I may have mentioned before, and there are also links on my sidebar, but my husband is a writer and a podcaster. He recently started a fiction podcast for his short stories, and he wrote a story for me… and … Continue reading →

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First finished 2016 project

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Cynthia Griffith

I actually finished it January 31, but waited until February 1 to put it online. And waited a little longer before finally posting it on my blog. This was the painting that took up the end of my 2015, so … Continue reading →

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2015 End of Year Entry

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Cynthia Griffith

Looking back on the year and what little I see in-progress and (even less) finished, I should feel a bit of disappointment in myself. It’s not just a matter of the usual “oh wow, I surprised myself and did more … Continue reading →

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On sharing progress and repetition

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Cynthia Griffith

If you follow me on various social media, you’ll know I take a while to finish art (now anyway — I used to finish art in a day or two before my Very Long Break). You also know I will … Continue reading →

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Thorin Acrylic Painting Progress

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Cynthia Griffith

Well, I admit I had been working steadily on this project and then… we got sick. Christopher, myself, and my mother-in-law even, all came down with chest colds. Ugh. Cough-your-head-off, sneezing loudly (and strongly enough to feel like you were … Continue reading →

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